Without Water Absorb, Araquanid wouldn't see any competitive play. With it? It heals when hit by Water moves, turning modest base stats into a real offensive threat. Water/Bug is solid coverage on top of that. It works well under Trick Room.
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 launches water bubbles with its legs, drowning prey within the bubbles. This Pokémon can then take its time to savor its meal.
It acts as a caretaker for Dewpider, putting them inside its bubble and letting them eat any leftover food.
Araquanid Weakness
GoodAraquanid is weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock-type moves. 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.
Araquanid is what Dewpider becomes. Breed it for Dewpider eggs (quick to hatch). A decent partner pool 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Araquanid to get Dewpider eggs easily using 47 partners from the Bug and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Power Split, Spit Up, Sticky Web and 1 more.
Araquanid's job is getting Sticky Web up and staying on the field. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Waterbubble helps it stick around, and Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs prioritize longevity.
Best Build
Best Araquanid Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Liquidation
- Entrainment
- Safeguard
Recommended Teammates
Breeding opens up real options for Araquanid. Power Split and Spit Up come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hydro Pump and Bug Buzz and Dark and Normal coverage and more.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Sword & Shield
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 DewpiderEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworldLv.28-3050%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3045%MidRainingEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3045%MidRainingEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworldLv.28-3045%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidRainingEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidRainingEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3030%MidRainingEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3030%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3030%MidRainingEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3030%MidThunderstormCHALLENGINGRoute 5ShieldGrassLv.16-185%MidRouteAll WeatherCHALLENGINGRoute 5SwordGrassLv.16-185%MidRouteAll WeatherMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-285%MidRainingMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-305%MidRainingEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterRainingEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterRainingEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostWaterThunderstormEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostWaterThunderstormEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostRainingEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostRainingEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterThunderstormEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterRainingEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterThunderstormEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterRainingEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6518%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6518%PostThunderstormEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6518%PostRainingEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6518%PostRainingEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6515%PostThunderstormEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6515%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Araquanid ✓EFFORTLESSFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6530%PostWaterRainingEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6530%PostWaterRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6530%PostRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6530%PostRainingEFFORTLESSThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6530%PostRainingEFFORTLESSThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6530%PostRainingEASYLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-5825%PostWaterRainingEASYLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-5825%PostWaterRainingEASYGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostWaterRainingEASYBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostWaterRainingEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostWaterThunderstormEASYFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostWaterThunderstormEASYOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostRainingEASYOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostRainingEASYBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterThunderstormEASYBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterThunderstormEASYGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostThunderstormMODERATEGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormor evolve from Dewpider (Step 1)
Araquanid looks average on paper at 454 BST. But Water Absorb is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list.
Dewpider evolves into Araquanid at level 22. Araquanid is the fully evolved form. It sits at 454 BST in its evolved form.
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 physical attacker with base 70 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 42 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Araquanid can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A