Araquanid Best Moveset
AbilityWater Bubble doubles all Water move damage, effectively turning 70 Attack into 140 for Water TermStab. Fire damage is halved. Held ItemCustap Berry with NatureModest activates at low HP for priority. MoveLiquidation at doubled power hits harder than almost any Water move in the game. 132 Sp. Def absorbs special hits. C-Tier through Water Bubble's raw damage multiplication.
Water Bubble doubled Water move damage and halved Fire damage taken in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Liquidation hit like a 130 base power move from 70 Attack. Deceptive power.
Best Moves
Best Build
Araquanid best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Liquidation
- Sticky Web
- Leech Life
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Water Bubble was still the selling point, but 42 Speed meant Araquanid took a hit before every attack.
Wall Moveset
- Liquidation
- Sticky Web
- Leech Life
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of the same story in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Water Bubble damage was excellent but 42 Speed and Bug/Water typing held it to lower formats.
Special Tank Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Endeavor
- Liquidation
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Araquanid Weakness
Araquanid is weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock. The Water/Bug typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Araquanid's special bulk (base 132 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
What is Araquanid Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Araquanid
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Cinderace builds →U Turn21-25% Sucker Punch21-25% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake12-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin9-10% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Mienshao builds →U Turn29-35% Knock Off27-32% Close Combat25-29% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Bronzong builds →Earthquake10-12% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Swampert builds →Earthquake16-19% Flip Turn10-11% Liquidation14-16% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Azelf builds →Explosion80-94% Flamethrower16-19% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Politoed builds →Ice Beam10-11% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeat Rock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Slowking builds →Scald6-8% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Araquanid is what Dewpider becomes. Breed it for Dewpider eggs (quick to hatch). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Dewpider pushed Araquanid to 454 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Araquanid to get Dewpider eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug and Water 1 egg groups.
Shiny Araquanid
Purple-lavender Araquanid trades the blue body for something more mystic, and the water bubble helmet catches the new color nicely. Not a dramatic overhaul, but the cooler purple reads well on a spider that already looks unique. Solid.
Shiny Araquanid Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Araquanid
1 location for Araquanid in endgame routes. Scroll the list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route.
Where To Catch Araquanid in SV
The path to Araquanid starts with Dewpider at Lv. 50-80 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DewpiderCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Araquanid ✓Coastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Dewpider (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Araquanid catch rates for Scarlet & Violet by ball, status, and HP.
High spawn rates across 13 locations for Araquanid in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Araquanid in SwSh
The path to Araquanid starts with Dewpider at Lv. 16-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch DewpiderStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 50%ThunderstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 45%RainingStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 45%ThunderstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 35%RainingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 30%RainingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 30%ThunderstormRoute 5Lv.16-18GrassRate 5%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 5%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%RainingGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%ThunderstormGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 18%ThunderstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%RainingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 15%Thunderstorm
- Step 2Araquanid ✓Frigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 30%RainingGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 30%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 30%RainingLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 25%RainingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 25%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%ThunderstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%ThunderstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%ThunderstormGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Thunderstormor evolve from Dewpider (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Araquanid catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
Araquanid patrols the water plants of Malie Garden around levels 25 to 28, and a Totem-sized one is also handed over by Samson Oak once you have gathered enough Totem Stickers.
Where To Catch Araquanid in USUM
To get Araquanid, start by catching Dewpider through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 14-17. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Araquanid ✓Malie GardenLv.25-28GrassRate 20%DayHeahea BeachLv.25Gift from NPCUltra MoonTotem gift (40 stickers)or evolve from Dewpider (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Araquanid catch rates for Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by ball, status, and HP.
The bubble-headed water bug patrols the greenery of Malie Garden by day, and wading into its tall grass there sets up a battle with one somewhere between level 24 and level 27.
Where To Catch Araquanid in SM
The path to Araquanid starts with Dewpider at Lv. 14-17 via surfing and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Not landing the catch? Calculate Araquanid catch rates for Sun & Moon by ball, status, and HP.
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Sp. Def carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Water Bubble Pokemon still yields 2 Sp. Def EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It acts as a caretaker for Dewpider, putting them inside its bubble and letting them eat any leftover food.
Araquanid Guide
Water Absorb is the hidden ability. It absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP. Worth hunting for if you want Araquanid to compete at a higher level.
Araquanid plays as a balanced. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully. Liquidation is the primary attack.
Araquanid pairs best with Kingambit, Gholdengo, and Great Tusk. Kingambit has Decent synergy and covers what Araquanid can't handle on its own.
Modest is the go-to nature for Araquanid. That's +Sp. Atk / -Attack. Pair it with 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 SpA EVs. Fits the balanced role.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Araquanid has been obtainable in 4 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Araquanid has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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