Stats & Training
Ariados's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a fast 800K XP curve.
It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.
It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.
Ariados Weakness
Ariados is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x113-134%KO Psybeam 2x74-89% | ||
 Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x64-77% Peck 2x36-45% | ||
 Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x75-89% Pluck 2x75-89% Ancient Power 2x55-66% Rock Throw 2x63-75% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x50-59% Wing Attack 2x70-84% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x44-52% Rollout 2x31-38% | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x63-75% Peck 2x39-47% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x71-83% Pluck 2x71-83% Ancient Power 2x53-63% Rock Throw 2x60-71% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x49-58% Wing Attack 2x71-83% | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x60-71% Air Cutter 2x46-54% Peck 2x39-46% | ||
 Tranquill Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Tranquill builds →Air Cutter 2x42-50% Gust 2x31-38% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x101-119%KO Fire Fang 2x86-101%KO Incinerate 2x30-36% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x67-80% Pluck 2x67-80% Ancient Power 2x48-58% Rock Tomb 2x67-80% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x47-55% Wing Attack 2x64-76% Ancient Power 2x42-51% Rock Tomb 2x64-76% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Sigilyph builds →Dream Eater 2x104-123%KO Psybeam 2x67-80% Air Cutter 2x64-76% Gust 2x42-51% | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x102-121%KO Fire Fang 2x89-105%KO Incinerate 2x30-35% Rock Tomb 2x55-66% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x97-115%KO Fire Fang 2x47-55% Wing Attack 2x65-77% Ancient Power 2x43-51% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x70-83% Pluck 2x70-83% Ancient Power 2x51-61% Rock Tomb 2x70-83% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x127-150%KO Dream Eater 2x105-124%KO Fly 2x62-73% Psybeam 2x70-83% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x35-41% Rock Tomb 2x35-41% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x103-121%KO Fire Fang 2x49-58% Wing Attack 2x68-81% Ancient Power 2x46-55% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x73-87% Pluck 2x73-87% Ancient Power 2x54-63% Aerial Ace 2x73-87% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x132-156%KO Dream Eater 2x110-130%KO Fly 2x65-78% Psybeam 2x73-87% | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Unfezant builds →Fly 2x110-130%KO Air Slash 2x59-69% Air Cutter 2x49-58% Aerial Ace 2x73-87% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x37-43% Rock Tomb 2x37-43% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Archen builds →Rock Slide 2x86-102%KO Wing Attack 2x69-81% Pluck 2x69-81% Ancient Power 2x50-60% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x51-61% Fly 2x97-115%KO Rock Slide 2x82-97% Fire Fang 2x47-56% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x126-149%KO Dream Eater 2x106-125%KO Fly 2x62-73% Psybeam 2x70-83% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Shieldon builds →Fire Blast 2x39-47% Rock Slide 2x42-50% Ancient Power 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
 Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Litwick builds →Fire Blast 2x82-97% Inferno 2x75-89% Dream Eater 2x50-59% Flame Burst 2x53-63% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Archen builds →Rock Slide 2x87-102%KO Wing Attack 2x71-83% Pluck 2x71-83% Ancient Power 2x50-60% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x51-60% Fly 2x98-117%KO Rock Slide 2x83-98% Fire Fang 2x48-57% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x127-150%KO Dream Eater 2x107-126%KO Fly 2x63-74% Air Slash 2x81-95% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Shieldon builds →Fire Blast 2x40-48% Rock Slide 2x42-50% Ancient Power 2x34-40% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Litwick builds →Fire Blast 2x83-98% Inferno 2x76-90% Dream Eater 2x51-60% Flame Burst 2x54-64% | ||
In Black & White, Dragonite can KO Ariados with Outrage (86-101%). Volcarona's Fire Blast also KOs at 143-169%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed38-45% Outrage86-101%KO | ||
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Jirachi builds →U Turn10-12% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain8-10% Fire Blast 2x143-169%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Terrakion builds →Close Combat19-22% Stone Edge 2x128-150%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Salamence builds →Earthquake44-52% Outrage79-93% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Ariados is the evolved form of Spinarak. Breeding produces Spinarak eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Spinarak gave Ariados the biggest boost in HP (+30), bringing the total to 400 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ariados to get Spinarak eggs easily using 65 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Disable, Electroweb and 8 more.
Black & White Ariados Best Moveset
Focus Sash guarantees Ariados survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to get Toxic Spikes up and fire off Poisonjab before going down. Insomnia and max HP and Attack EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Ariados best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Toxic Spikes
- Sucker Punch
- X Scissor
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Ariados. Baton Pass and Disable come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Sludge Bomb and Leech Life and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Ariados in Black & White
Ariados appears at decent spawn rates across 4 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Ariados in Black & White
Spinarak is your first catch on the way to Ariados. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 49+ across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Spinarak
Step 2Ariados ✓Dreamyard - OvergroundBlackGrass Lv.49UncommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - OvergroundWhiteGrass Lv.49UncommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - B1FBlackGrass Lv.49RarePostAnyDreamyard - B1FWhiteGrass Lv.49RarePostAnyor evolve from Spinarak (Step 1)
Ariados Guide
In Black & White, Ariados's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Espeon (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. At base 40 Speed, Ariados won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Black & White, Spinarak evolves into Ariados at level 22. Ariados is the fully evolved form. It sits at 400 BST in its evolved form.
In Black & White, Ariados can work for a story run. 400 BST is average, but Bug/Poison typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Black & White, Ariados has a 400 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. It works best as a trick room. Poisonjab with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Swarm is the go-to ability for Ariados. It strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Sniper can work in specific setups. Insomnia is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Game Availability
Ariados first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 7SM
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