Ariados
Bug/Poison-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 457.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Infestation Megahorn
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Megahorn costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Ariados takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 457
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,012 CP
Ariados moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation Best STAB | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Poison STAB | Poison | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Lunge STAB | Bug | 55 | 33 | 3.0s | 18.3 | 1.67 |
| Megahorn Best STAB | Bug | 105 | 100 | 2.0s | 52.5 | 1.05 |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Poison | Poison | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Lunge | Bug | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Megahorn | Bug | 110 | 55 | 2.00 | — |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Infestation (9 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Ariados is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Ariados
How to get Ariados
- Evolve from
- Spinarak · 50 Candy
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 42 | 1,531 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 42 | 1,658 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 976 | 1,038 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,215 | 1,291 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 976 | 1,038 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 738 | 784 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 976 | 1,038 |
Is Ariados good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Ariados 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 (124 Defense / 172 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and 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 | 78 |
| Lv 3 | 132 |
| Lv 4 | 185 |
| Lv 5 | 239 |
| Lv 6 | 292 |
| Lv 7 | 346 |
| Lv 8 | 399 |
| Lv 9 | 453 |
| Lv 10 | 506 |
| Lv 11 | 557 |
| Lv 12 | 607 |
| Lv 13 | 658 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 708 |
| Lv 15 | 759 |
| Lv 16 | 810 |
| Lv 17 | 860 |
| Lv 18 | 911 |
| Lv 19 | 962 |
| Lv 20 | 1,012 |
| Lv 21 | 1,063 |
| Lv 22 | 1,113 |
| Lv 23 | 1,164 |
| Lv 24 | 1,215 |
| Lv 25 | 1,265 |
| Lv 26 | 1,316 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,367 |
| Lv 28 | 1,417 |
| Lv 29 | 1,468 |
| Lv 30 | 1,519 |
| Lv 31 | 1,544 |
| Lv 32 | 1,569 |
| Lv 33 | 1,595 |
| Lv 34 | 1,620 |
| Lv 35 | 1,645 |
| Lv 36 | 1,671 |
| Lv 37 | 1,696 |
| Lv 38 | 1,721 |
| Lv 39 | 1,746 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,772 |
| Lv 41 | 1,794 |
| Lv 42 | 1,817 |
| Lv 43 | 1,840 |
| Lv 44 | 1,863 |
| Lv 45 | 1,886 |
| Lv 46 | 1,909 |
| Lv 47 | 1,932 |
| Lv 48 | 1,956 |
| Lv 49 | 1,979 |
| Lv 50 | 2,003 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0168
- Height
- 1.09 m
- Weight
- 33.50 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0168_POKEMON_ARIADOS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Ariados in Pokemon GO?
Ariados's best moveset is Infestation (fast) with Megahorn (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Ariados's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Ariados takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Ariados's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Ariados reaches 2,003 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,772 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 Ariados?
A perfect 15/15/15 Ariados shows 1,012 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,265 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.
How do you get Ariados in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Spinarak (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Ariados be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Ariados 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.