Araquanid
Water/Bug-type, Generation 7. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 514.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Bug Buzz
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Araquanid takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 514
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,044 CP
Araquanid moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite Best STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Infestation STAB | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Bug Buzz Best STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | 60 | 50 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.20 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | 60 | 55 | 1.09 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Araquanid is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Araquanid
How to get Araquanid
- Evolve from
- Dewpider · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Araquanid knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 44 | 1,579 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 44 | 1,709 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,007 | 1,070 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,253 | 1,331 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,007 | 1,070 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 761 | 809 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,007 | 1,070 |
Is Araquanid good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Araquanid has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (219 Defense / 169 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Araquanid deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 81 |
| Lv 3 | 136 |
| Lv 4 | 191 |
| Lv 5 | 246 |
| Lv 6 | 301 |
| Lv 7 | 356 |
| Lv 8 | 411 |
| Lv 9 | 467 |
| Lv 10 | 522 |
| Lv 11 | 574 |
| Lv 12 | 626 |
| Lv 13 | 678 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 731 |
| Lv 15 | 783 |
| Lv 16 | 835 |
| Lv 17 | 887 |
| Lv 18 | 939 |
| Lv 19 | 991 |
| Lv 20 | 1,044 |
| Lv 21 | 1,096 |
| Lv 22 | 1,148 |
| Lv 23 | 1,200 |
| Lv 24 | 1,253 |
| Lv 25 | 1,305 |
| Lv 26 | 1,357 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,409 |
| Lv 28 | 1,461 |
| Lv 29 | 1,514 |
| Lv 30 | 1,566 |
| Lv 31 | 1,592 |
| Lv 32 | 1,618 |
| Lv 33 | 1,644 |
| Lv 34 | 1,670 |
| Lv 35 | 1,696 |
| Lv 36 | 1,722 |
| Lv 37 | 1,749 |
| Lv 38 | 1,775 |
| Lv 39 | 1,801 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,827 |
| Lv 41 | 1,850 |
| Lv 42 | 1,873 |
| Lv 43 | 1,897 |
| Lv 44 | 1,921 |
| Lv 45 | 1,944 |
| Lv 46 | 1,968 |
| Lv 47 | 1,992 |
| Lv 48 | 2,017 |
| Lv 49 | 2,041 |
| Lv 50 | 2,065 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0752
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 82.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0752_POKEMON_ARAQUANID
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Araquanid in Pokemon GO?
Araquanid's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Araquanid's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Araquanid takes super effective damage from Electric, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Araquanid's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Araquanid reaches 2,065 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,827 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Araquanid?
A perfect 15/15/15 Araquanid shows 1,044 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,305 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Araquanid better than regular Araquanid?
Shadow Araquanid deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Araquanid in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Dewpider (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Araquanid be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Araquanid depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.