Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Ariados [Diamond/Pearl]
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Weakness Chart for Bug/Poison-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
0.25x
2x
2x
0.25x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
2x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Ariados? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Ariados, an extraordinary Pokémon with Bug and Poison typing. It's a sight to see Ariados out in the 4th generation battlefield. Don't underestimate it; it can be a hidden gem in the meta. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Ariados's strategies.
Ariados stands out as a superior Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Ariados from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Ariados's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Insomnia, Ariados cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target). ◆ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target). ◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Ariados steals and eats the target's berry). ◆ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 20-base power Bug-type move (Ariados recovers 50% of the damage dealt). ◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking). ◆ Pursuit is a physical 40-base power Dark-type move (if a foe is switching out, hits it at 2x power).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Ariados? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
When it comes to double battles, Ariados shines as a sensational Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to overwhelm foes with forceful physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Ariados from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Ariados's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Insomnia, Ariados cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target). ◆ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target). ◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Ariados steals and eats the target's berry). ◆ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 20-base power Bug-type move (Ariados recovers 50% of the damage dealt). ◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking). ◆ Pursuit is a physical 40-base power Dark-type move (if a foe is switching out, hits it at 2x power).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Ariados can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Ariados.
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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Ariados can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Ariados
Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Ariados's stats
Agility
Most notable and possible best moves for Ariados
Baton Pass
Protect
Rest
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Ariados in Diamond and Pearl
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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