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 spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It’s hard to tell which end is which.
A single strand of a special string is endlessly spun out of its rear. The string leads back to its nest.
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)
 Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Bronzor builds →Rock Tomb 2x21-26% Confusion 2x28-34% | ||
 Chatot Normal | D | |
 Natu Psychic | D | |
 Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Numel builds →Rock Tomb 2x32-38% Ember 2x38-45% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Bronzor builds →Extrasensory 2x39-47% Rock Tomb 2x20-25% Confusion 2x27-33% | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x88-103%KO Flamethrower 2x75-89% Rock Tomb 2x31-38% Ember 2x34-42% | ||
Chatot Normal | D | |
Natu Psychic | D | |
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x118-140%KO Flamethrower 2x99-117%KO Ember 2x45-55% Fire Spin 2x43-51% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Bronzor builds →Extrasensory 2x36-43% Rock Tomb 2x19-23% Confusion 2x26-31% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x88-105%KO Flamethrower 2x73-86% Rock Tomb 2x30-36% Ember 2x36-43% | ||
Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Chatot builds →Chatter 2x69-82% Peck 2x32-39% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x114-134%KO Flamethrower 2x95-112%KO Fire Punch 2x76-89% Ember 2x43-51% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Bronzor builds →Extrasensory 2x35-41% Rock Tomb 2x18-21% Confusion 2x23-29% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Golbat builds →Fly 2x78-93% Wing Attack 2x54-64% Air Cutter 2x46-54% Pluck 2x54-64% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x81-96% Flamethrower 2x67-80% Lava Plume 2x60-70% Rock Tomb 2x29-34% | ||
Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Chatot builds →Fly 2x67-80% Chatter 2x65-77% Aerial Ace 2x46-54% Pluck 2x46-54% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x117-138%KO Flamethrower 2x98-115%KO Fire Punch 2x78-92% Ember 2x46-55% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Bronzor builds →Extrasensory 2x34-40% Rock Tomb 2x17-21% Confusion 2x24-29% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Golbat builds →Fly 2x81-95% Wing Attack 2x56-66% Air Cutter 2x49-58% Pluck 2x56-66% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x86-101%KO Flamethrower 2x70-84% Lava Plume 2x63-75% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Chatot builds →Fly 2x70-84% Chatter 2x68-81% Aerial Ace 2x49-58% Pluck 2x49-58% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x112-132%KO Flamethrower 2x92-109%KO Fire Punch 2x75-88% Ember 2x42-50% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x84-100%KO Fly 2x57-68% Air Slash 2x70-82% Pluck 2x39-47% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Bronzor builds →Extrasensory 2x32-38% Rock Tomb 2x17-20% Confusion 2x22-26% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Golbat builds →Fly 2x77-91% Wing Attack 2x52-62% Air Cutter 2x44-53% Pluck 2x52-62% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x79-94% Flamethrower 2x67-79% Lava Plume 2x60-71% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x80-94% Air Slash 2x43-51% Air Cutter 2x34-41% Rock Tomb 2x36-42% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Gligar builds →Aerial Ace 2x52-61% Rock Tomb 2x34-41% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Bronzor builds →Future Sight 2x49-58% Extrasensory 2x34-41% Rock Tomb 2x17-20% Confusion 2x21-25% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Golbat builds →Fly 2x80-94% Wing Attack 2x53-64% Air Cutter 2x47-56% Pluck 2x53-64% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x84-99% Flamethrower 2x69-81% Lava Plume 2x62-74% Rock Tomb 2x30-36% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape can KO Ariados with Fire Blast (86-101%). Dragonite threatens a KO with Outrage (111-131%). Azelf deals 84-99% with Explosion.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Infernape builds →Close Combat16-19% U Turn13-15% Fire Blast 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed50-58% Outrage111-131%KO | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Azelf builds →Explosion84-99% U Turn12-14% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake36-43% Stone Edge 2x110-129%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 48 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Disable, Poison Jab and 5 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Ariados Best Moveset
Ariados runs a standard attacker set. Hardy nature with max HP and Attack EVs shapes the build, while Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn. Insomnia supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Ariados best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Shadow Sneak
- Spider Web
- Poison Jab
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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
moderate rates for Ariados across 3 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Ariados in HeartGold & SoulSilver
The path to Ariados starts with Spinarak at Lv. 2-32 via headbutt and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SpinarakRoute 30Grass Lv.2 RouteCommonEarlyNightCherrygrove CityHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 City30%EarlyNew Bark TownHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 City30%EarlyRoute 29Headbutting trees Lv.3-7 Route30%EarlyRoute 30Headbutting trees Lv.3-7 Route30%EarlyRoute 31Headbutting trees Lv.3-7 Route30%EarlyRoute 31Grass Lv.3 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 36Headbutting trees Lv.3-7 Route30%EarlyPallet TownHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 City30%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthGrass Lv.3-4 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 2 - SouthGrass Lv.3-4 RouteCommonEarlyNightViridian CityHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 City30%EarlyEcruteak CityHeadbutting trees Lv.11-19 City30%EarlyNational ParkHeadbutting trees Lv.11-19 Facility30%EarlyRoute 34Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 Route30%EarlyRoute 35Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 Route30%EarlyRoute 37Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 Route30%EarlyRoute 38Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 Route30%EarlyRoute 39Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 Route30%EarlyRoute 37Grass Lv.13-15 RouteCommonEarlyNightSafari Zone GateHeadbutting trees Lv.15-18 FacilityUncommonEarlyViridian ForestHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 Forest10%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthGrass Lv.10 RouteRareEarlyMorningRoute 2 - SouthGrass Lv.10 RouteRareEarlyMorningRoute 1Headbutting trees Lv.3-7 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 2 - NorthHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 2 - SouthHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 22Headbutting trees Lv.3-7 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 47Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 48Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 RouteLimitedEarlyFuchsia CityHeadbutting trees Lv.21-27 City30%MidRoute 12Headbutting trees Lv.21-27 RouteLimitedMidRoute 13Headbutting trees Lv.21-27 RouteLimitedMidRoute 14Headbutting trees Lv.21-27 RouteLimitedMidRoute 15Headbutting trees Lv.21-27 RouteLimitedMidRoute 18Headbutting trees Lv.21-27 RouteLimitedMidRoute 21Headbutting trees Lv.21-27 RouteLimitedMidRoute 26Headbutting trees Lv.31-32 Route30%LateRoute 27Headbutting trees Lv.31-32 Route30%Late
Step 2Ariados ✓Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees Lv.5-7 Forest10%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthGrass Lv.7 RouteRareEarlyNightRoute 2 - SouthGrass Lv.7 RouteRareEarlyNightor evolve from Spinarak (Step 1)
Ariados Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, Spinarak evolves into Ariados at level 22. Ariados is the fully evolved form. It sits at 400 BST in its evolved form.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Ariados can work for a story run. 400 BST is average, but Bug/Poison typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Ariados has a 400 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in HeartGold & SoulSilver's meta. It works best as a trick room. Sucker Punch with Leftovers 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