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Ariados

Ariados

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Usage Percent
1%
Monthly Rank
#97

Base Stats for Ariados

HP
70
Atk
90
Def
70
SpA
60
SpD
70
Spe
40

Best Moves for Ariados

Rage Powder
99.512%
Protect
96.686%
String Shot
66.862%
Knock Off
51.692%
Toxic Thread
26.185%
Struggle Bug
16.394%
Sucker Punch
9.848%
Poison Jab
9.844%
Toxic Spikes
7.793%
Other
15.184%

Best Teammates for Ariados

Best Items for Ariados

Sitrus Berry
61.004%
Coba Berry
15.058%
Charti Berry
8.634%
Occa Berry
7.050%
Bright Powder
5.427%
Other
2.827%

Best Abilities for Ariados

Insomnia
97.352%
Swarm
1.901%
Sniper
0.747%

Best EV Spreads for Ariados

Impish
31/
0/
20/
0/
15/
0
28.792%
Bold
32/
0/
30/
0/
4/
0
19.551%
Careful
32/
0/
2/
0/
32/
0
11.478%
Careful
14/
0/
20/
0/
32/
0
9.326%
Impish
32/
0/
20/
0/
14/
0
8.140%
Bold
31/
0/
20/
0/
15/
0
3.079%
Bold
32/
0/
20/
0/
14/
0
2.383%
Careful
32/
2/
0/
0/
32/
0
1.259%
Impish
32/
0/
19/
0/
15/
0
1.172%
Sassy
24/
0/
27/
0/
15/
0
1.143%
Impish
32/
0/
12/
0/
22/
0
1.082%
Impish
32/
2/
32/
0/
0/
0
0.925%
Impish
30/
0/
21/
0/
15/
0
0.863%
Relaxed
32/
0/
32/
0/
2/
0
0.720%
Bold
32/
0/
32/
0/
2/
0
0.641%
Impish
32/
0/
32/
0/
2/
0
0.604%
Careful
32/
0/
14/
0/
20/
0
0.584%
Hardy
31/
0/
20/
0/
15/
0
0.583%
Relaxed
31/
0/
20/
0/
15/
0
0.563%
Adamant
32/
32/
0/
0/
2/
0
0.508%

Type Matchups for Ariados

Weak
Fire 2x Flying 2x Psychic 2x Rock 2x
Resist
Grass 1/4x Fighting 1/4x Poison 1/2x Bug 1/2x Fairy 1/2x
Immune
None
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Ariados in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A?

The top moves for Ariados in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A are Rage Powder (99.512%), Protect (96.686%), String Shot (66.862%), Knock Off (51.692%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Ariados?

Ariados synergizes well with Basculegion (80.651%), Garchomp (76.002%), Sylveon (69.250%), Aerodactyl-Mega (68.841%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Ariados?

The most popular items for Ariados are Sitrus Berry (61.004%), Coba Berry (15.058%), Charti Berry (8.634%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Ariados?

The most common abilities for Ariados are Insomnia (97.352%) and Swarm (1.901%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

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 attacking types.

Is Ariados good in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A?

Ariados is currently ranked in the Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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