# Araquanid - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Araquanid builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Araquanid Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Araquanid)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Araquanid
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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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
- **Liquidation**: 99.453%
- **Wide Guard**: 98.899%
- **Leech Life**: 78.101%
- **Protect**: 72.878%
- **Surf**: 16.199%
- **Lunge**: 11.014%
- **Entrainment**: 10.450%
- **Other**: 13.007%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Bubble**: 99.366%
- **Water Absorb**: 0.634%

## Common Items
- **Mystic Water**: 33.810%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 33.692%
- **Life Orb**: 10.349%
- **Coba Berry**: 9.719%
- **Safety Goggles**: 7.923%
- **Other**: 4.508%

## Common Teammates
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 41.461%
- **Rillaboom**: 36.582%
- **Urshifu**: 33.837%
- **Raichu**: 33.818%
- **Lugia**: 33.381%
- **Whimsicott**: 33.115%

## FAQ for Araquanid in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Araquanid?
The most common moves for Araquanid are Liquidation, Wide Guard, Leech Life, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Araquanid?
Araquanid is frequently paired with Zacian-Crowned, Rillaboom, Urshifu, Raichu. 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 **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/4/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 33.389% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Araquanid?
Araquanid is most effectively run with the ability **Water Bubble** (99.366%) and the item **Mystic Water** (33.810%).

### What is the most common role for Araquanid?
Based on common item usage (Mystic Water), Araquanid often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-1760 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/ss/Araquanid) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Araquanid
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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