# Ariados - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Ariados builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Ariados Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 46.154% |
| **Record** | 18-21 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Ariados)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Ariados
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Fighting (1/4x), Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Rage Powder**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 100.000%
- **String Shot**: 75.000%
- **Knock Off**: 50.000%
- **Leech Life**: 25.000%
- **Poison Jab**: 25.000%
- **Struggle Bug**: 25.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Insomnia**: 75.000%
- **Swarm**: 25.000%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 75.000%
- **Leftovers**: 25.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Basculegion**: 75.000%
- **Garchomp**: 50.000%
- **Aerodactyl**: 50.000%
- **Gardevoir-Mega**: 50.000%
- **Incineroar**: 50.000%
- **Kommo-o**: 50.000%

## FAQ for Ariados in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Ariados?
The most common moves for Ariados are Rage Powder, Protect, String Shot, Knock Off. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Ariados?
Ariados is frequently paired with Basculegion, Garchomp, Aerodactyl, Gardevoir-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Ariados weak to and resistant against?
Ariados is weak to Fire (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Rock (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Fighting (1/4x), Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Ariados?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ariados?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ariados?
Ariados is most effectively run with the ability **Insomnia** (75.000%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (75.000%).

### What is the most common role for Ariados?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Ariados often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Ariados?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 40 |
| **BST** | **400** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Ariados on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Ariados) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Ariados
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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