Competitive Information for Ariados [Scarlet/Violet]


Bug / Poison
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Ariados? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Ariados is an awesome Bug and Poison-typed Pokemon. Ariados is a pretty standard Pokemon to see in Generation 9. Ariados is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-typed attacks.
Item:
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- X-Scissor / Lunge
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Foul Play / Knock Off
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Ariados? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item:
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- X-Scissor / Lunge
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Foul Play / Knock Off
Doubles Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is an astounding Physical Sweeper for double battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Fire moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Rock/Fire.
Flying moves are bad against Steel/Rock/Electric.
Psychic moves are bad against Dark.
Rock moves are bad against Steel/Fighting/Ground.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Ariados is: Rock or Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Bug or Poison ) could also prove useful.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Leech Life / X-Scissor
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Trailblaze / Facade
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is an awesome Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5. Trailblaze was added to provide additional threat coverage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Leech Life is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (Ariados recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Trailblaze is a physical 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Ariados's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Ariados is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- X-Scissor / Leech Life
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Foul Play is a physical TERA-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Cross Poison is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (Ariados recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Ariados is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Ariados cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is an interesting Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is a sensational Physical Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is a decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is an awesome Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is an interesting Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is an outstanding Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast / Shadow Sneak
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is an interesting Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
◆ Shadow Sneak is a physical TERA-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast / Trailblaze
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is pretty popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
◆ Trailblaze is a physical TERA-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Ariados's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast / Dig
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
◆ Dig is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- X-Scissor / Leech Life
- Tera Blast / Facade
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is a marvelous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (Ariados recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Ariados is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Focus Sash
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Shadow Sneak / Facade
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is a notable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Focus Sash helps protect Ariados from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5. Shadow Sneak was added to provide additional threat coverage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Shadow Sneak is a physical priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Ariados is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is an interesting Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is an awesome Physical Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is a sensational Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
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Teratype Water moveset for Ariados
Item: Scope Lens / Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Lunge / X-Scissor
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Ariados (Sniper)
Ariados is an awesome Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Ariados critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Ariados's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. Life Orb boosts the power of Ariados's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sniper, if Ariados strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Ariados learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Ariados can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Ariados
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Sniper + Item: Scope lens
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Ability: Sniper + High Crit Move: Cross Poison
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Toxic
Moves that boost Ariados's stats
- Agility
- Curse
- Fell Stinger
- Hone Claws
- Swords Dance
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Ariados
- Baton Pass
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Ariados in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Ariados's EV spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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