# Araquanid - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

> Find the best Araquanid builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Araquanid Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Araquanid)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Araquanid
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Araquanid.

## Common Moves
- **Sticky Web**: 98.679%
- **Surf**: 66.952%
- **Endeavor**: 64.417%
- **Liquidation**: 33.300%
- **Leech Life**: 29.239%
- **Mirror Coat**: 29.215%
- **Lunge**: 27.989%
- **Endure**: 20.326%
- **Icy Wind**: 12.294%
- **Other**: 17.590%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Bubble**: 99.990%
- **Water Absorb**: 0.010%

## Common Items
- **Custap Berry**: 42.809%
- **Focus Sash**: 29.762%
- **Red Card**: 20.140%
- **Mental Herb**: 4.399%
- **Other**: 2.891%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 70.715%
- **Great Tusk**: 52.527%
- **Kingambit**: 49.937%
- **Iron Moth**: 41.403%
- **Raging Bolt**: 35.188%
- **Dragonite**: 24.612%

## FAQ for Araquanid in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Araquanid?
The most common moves for Araquanid are Sticky Web, Surf, Endeavor, Liquidation. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Araquanid?
Araquanid is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Great Tusk, Kingambit, Iron Moth. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Araquanid?
The top build for Araquanid features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/40/216/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 21.312% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Araquanid?
Araquanid is most effectively run with the ability **Water Bubble** (99.990%) and the item **Custap Berry** (42.809%).

### What is the most common role for Araquanid?
Based on common item usage (Custap Berry), Araquanid often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Araquanid?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 68 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 92 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 132 |
| Speed | 42 |
| **BST** | **454** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Araquanid on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Araquanid) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Araquanid
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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