Ariados Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

70

Attack

90

Defense

70

Sp. Atk

60

Sp. Def

70

Speed

40

Total

400

Evolution

1. Spinarak
2. →
   Ariados

Best counters to Ariados

• HeatranHits for 2×
• CelesteelaHits for 2×
• CorviknightHits for 2×
• SkarmoryHits for 2×
• Primal GroudonHits for 2×
• LandorusHits for 2×

Other Bug/Poison Pokémon

• Weedle
• Kakuna
• Beedrill
• Mega Beedrill
• Venonat
• Venomoth
• Spinarak
• Dustox
• Skorupi
• Venipede
• Whirlipede
• Scolipede

Frequently asked questions

What is Ariados weak to?

As a Bug/Poison type, Ariados takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.

What is Ariados resistant to?

Ariados resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.

What are the best counters to Ariados?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Ariados with super-effective attacks.