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Ariados is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation II. Known as the Long Leg Pokémon, it evolves from Spinarak starting at level 22. Ariados is notable for its ability to produce thread from both its rear and mouth, making it difficult to distinguish between its ends. This arachnid Pokémon has a striking red body with black stripes, yellow legs, and purple eyes. Its feet are tipped with tiny hooked claws that allow it to scuttle on ceilings and vertical walls with ease.

Ariados is primarily nocturnal, wandering in search of prey after darkness falls. It employs a unique hunting strategy, attaching silk to its prey and setting it free, only to track the silk later to find both the prey and its friends. The silk produced by Ariados is remarkably strong, and in some areas, people use it for weaving cloth that is prized for its durability. Ariados can spin intricate webs not only to trap prey but also to create nests.

In battle, Ariados is known for its signature move Spider Web, which prevents opponents from escaping or switching out. It also has the ability to constrict foes with thin yet strong silk webbing. Interestingly, Ariados never rests in a specific place while hunting, always on the move in search of its next meal.

Pokédex Data

National Pokédex Number: #168
Type: Bug/Poison
Height: 3'7" (1.1 m)
Weight: 73.9 lbs (33.5 kg)
Abilities: Swarm, Insomnia, Sniper (Hidden)
Gender Ratio: 50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Group: Bug

Breeding

Ariados belongs to the Bug egg group. It can breed with compatible Pokémon to produce Spinarak eggs. The offspring will know certain egg moves depending on the father's moveset.

Pokédex Entries Across Versions

Gold: It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.
Silver: A single strand of a special string is endlessly spun out of its rear. The string leads back to its nest.
Crystal: Rather than making a nest in one specific spot, it wanders in search of food after darkness falls.
Ruby/Sapphire: Ariados's feet are tipped with tiny hooked claws that enable it to scuttle on ceilings and vertical walls. This Pokémon constricts the foe with thin and strong silk webbing.
Sun: There are some areas where people use the string Ariados spins for their own weaving. The resulting cloth is popular for its strength.
Ultra Moon: It spews threads from its mouth to catch its prey. When night falls, it leaves its web to go hunt aggressively.

Evolutions

Spinarak evolves into Ariados at level 22.

Habits

Ariados is a nocturnal hunter, actively searching for prey after dark. It uses its silk-spinning abilities not only for capturing food but also for creating intricate nests. This Pokémon is known to wander continuously rather than settling in one specific location.

Additions Across Generations

In Generation II, Ariados was introduced with a base Special Defense of 60. This was increased to 70 in Generation VII. Its base experience yield has also changed over time, starting at 134 in Generations II-IV, increasing to 137 in Generations V-VI, and finally settling at 140 from Generation VII onward.