Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Ariados

Ariados

Long Leg Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ariados is a Bug and Poison Type Long Leg Pokémon, with a 11.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Ariados can be found with Swarm, Insomnia and Sniper as an Ability and has a Fast growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 400 combined Base Stats.

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Ariados Stats & Abilities
Ariados Evolutions
Ariados Locations
Ariados Weakness
Ariados Best Moves
Ariados Level Up Moves
Ariados TM Moves
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Ariados Stats and Abilities

Based on Ariados Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Ariados Highest IV Stat is Attack 90 and the Lowest being Speed 40.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	70	250	344
C	Attack	90	166	306
E	Defense	70	130	262
E	Special Attack	60	112	240
E	Special Defense	70	130	262
F	Speed	40	76	196
D	Total	400


Ariados	Detail
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Attack
Growth Rate	Fast
Catch Rate	90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug
Egg Cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)


Abilities	Description
Swarm Ability 1	Swarm increases the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Insomnia Ability 2	Insomnia prevents the ability-bearer from falling asleep, both from moves by other Pokémon like Sing, and self-inflicted sleep like Rest.
Sniper Hidden Ability	Sniper increases the power of critical hits by 1.5x. This means a critical hit will deal 2.25x normal damage instead of 1.5x.

How To Evolve Ariados in BDSP

Spinarak requires (Level 22) to evolve into Ariados.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Spinarak	Level 22 →	Ariados

Where To Find Ariados in BDSP

Ariados has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 229	20 - 5%	Ariados Lv. 52
Swampy Cave	National	Ariados Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	National	Ariados Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Ariados Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern	National	Ariados Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ariados Weakness

Ariados is a Bug and Poison Type pokemon. This will cause Ariados to take More Damage from Flying, Rock, Fire, Psychic Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Ariados Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Rock Fire Psychic
0.5x Less Damage	Poison Bug Fairy
0.25x Less Damage	Fighting Grass
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Ariados Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite

What pokemon is Ariados Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Celebi
A	Togekiss
A	Tangrowth
A	Crobat
A	Infernape

Best Moves Ariados in BDSP

Best Moveset for Ariados Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
46	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
32	Leech Life	Physical	120	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
50	Poison Jab	Physical	120	100	20	May poison the opponent.
55	Cross Poison	Physical	105	100	20	High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.

Best Moveset for Ariados TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM62	Bug Buzz	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Ariados Lv Up Moves

Ariados TM Moves

Ariados Level Up Moves

List of Moves Ariados can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
1	Focus Energy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
1	Venom Drench	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers poisoned opponent's Special Attack and Speed.
1	Fell Stinger	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Drastically raises user's Attack if target is KO'd.
1	Bug Bite	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry.
1	Poison Sting	Power: 22.5 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical May poison the opponent.
1	String Shot	Power: — Acc: 95 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
5	Absorb	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
8	Infestation	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
12	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
15	Night Shade	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Inflicts damage equal to user's level.
19	Shadow Sneak	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
23	Fury Swipes	Power: 18 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
28	Sucker Punch	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
32	Leech Life	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
37	Agility	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
41	Pin Missile	Power: 37.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
46	Psychic	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
50	Poison Jab	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
55	Cross Poison	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
58	Sticky Web	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Speed when switching into battle.
63	Toxic Thread	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status The user shoots poisonous threads to poison the target and lower the target's Speed stat.

Ariados TM Moves

List of Moves Ariados can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM29	Psychic	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM62	Bug Buzz	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM81	X-Scissor	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM84	Poison Jab	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.

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