Stats & Training
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 usually passes its time in the water. When its belly is full, it stores its subdued prey in the water bubble on its head.
It has a habit of storing things it values in its water bubble. If its Trainer doesn’t watch out, Araquanid will try to put them in its bubble!
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 |
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Salamence builds →Fly 2x99-117%KO Thunder Fang 2x48-57% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x67-80% Wing Attack 2x31-38% | ||
 Noivern Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Noivern builds →Hurricane 2x69-82% Air Slash 2x48-57% Wing Attack 2x41-48% Air Cutter 2x39-46% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 2x122-145%KO Air Slash 2x31-38% Wing Attack 2x62-73% Aerial Ace 2x62-73% | ||
 Dartrix Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Dartrix builds →Brave Bird 2x82-97% Pluck 2x43-50% Peck 2x27-31% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain19-23% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Excadrill builds →Earthquake27-31% Rapid Spin18-21% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Araquanid View Gliscor builds →Earthquake17-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 77 partners from the Bug and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Power Split, Spit Up and 2 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Araquanid Best Moveset
Focus Sash guarantees Araquanid survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to get Sticky Web up and fire off Liquidation before going down. Waterbubble and max HP and Attack EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Araquanid best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Liquidation
- Sticky Web
- Leech Life
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Liquidation
- Leech Life
- Magic Coat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Liquidation
- Protect
- Wide Guard
- Bug Bite
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Araquanid. Aurora Beam and Power Split come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Surf and Liquidation and Dark and Psychic coverage and more.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Araquanid in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 - NorthUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.14-1740%EarlyDayBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.14-1740%EarlyDayBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.14-1740%EarlyDayBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.14-1740%EarlyDayBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyDayBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyDayBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyDayBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyDay
Step 2Araquanid ✓Malie GardenUltra MoonGrass Lv.25-28 Forest20%MidDayMalie GardenUltra SunGrass Lv.25-28 Forest20%MidDayHeahea BeachUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.25 WaterMidTotem gift (40 stickers)or evolve from Dewpider (Step 1)
Araquanid Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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. Liquidation with Focus Sash is the standard set.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 42 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves