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
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake12-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake12-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin9-10% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Politoed builds →Ice Beam10-11% | ||
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
How to Get Araquanid
moderate rates across 2 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 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)
high spawn rates across 26 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%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 30%RainingRoute 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)
3 encounter spots for Araquanid at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Araquanid in USUM
To get Araquanid, start by catching Dewpider through walking, surfing, and more encounters at Lv. 14-28. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DewpiderBrooklet Hill - NorthLv.14-17Surfing on waterRate 40%DayBrooklet Hill - SouthLv.14-17Surfing on waterRate 40%DayBrooklet Hill - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%DayBrooklet Hill - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%Day
Step 2Araquanid ✓Malie GardenLv.25-28GrassRate 20%DayHeahea BeachLv.25Gift from NPCUltra MoonTotem gift (40 stickers)or evolve from Dewpider (Step 1)
decent spawn rates for Araquanid across 2 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Araquanid in SM
The path to Araquanid starts with Dewpider at Lv. 14-27 via walking and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch DewpiderBrooklet Hill - NorthLv.14-17Surfing on waterRate 40%DayBrooklet Hill - SouthLv.14-17Surfing on waterRate 40%DayBrooklet Hill - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%DayBrooklet Hill - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 10%Day
- Step 2Araquanid ✓Malie GardenLv.24-27GrassRate 20%Dayor evolve from Dewpider (Step 1)
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
Araquanid looks average on paper at 454 BST. But Water Absorb is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier on our tier list.
Araquanid gets Water Absorb and Water Bubble. But Water Absorb is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Araquanid is a mixed attacker with base 70 Attack and 50 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 42 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
The core moveset is Sticky Web, Endeavor, Liquidation, and Surf. Sticky Web leads at 0% usage. Liquidation provides reliable STAB damage.
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves