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Ariados Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Ariados is a Bug/Poison Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Ariados, its location, stats, and more.

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Pokedex		 AlphaAlpha
Ariados
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A SpinarakSpinarak
Dex #58 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Ariados Ariados
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Alpha Ariados Location

Location Overworld and Map Image
Lumiose Sewers
Alpha Ariados Overworld Location Alpha Ariados Map Location
AlphaSouthwest Room in the Sewers
Chance to Spawn
Alpha Ariados can spawn in the southwest room of the Sewers accessed from the Saison Canal.
Alpha Move: Knock Off
Wild Zone 20
Alpha Ariados Overworld Location
Alpha Ariados Map Location
AlphaCenter of Wild Zone 20
Fixed Spawn
Alpha Ariados can be found at the center of Wild Zone 20 during daytime or nighttime.
Alpha Move: Knock Off

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Catch in Lumiose Sewers

Sewers
Ariados can be found inside the Lumiose Sewers, which you can access during Main Mission 19, when you are tasked to find Gwynn before your promotion match with Ivor. It also has a chance to appear as an Alpha Pokemon.

After the Main Mission, you can get back to the area after completing Side Mission 57 and go in from the entrance found near Bleu Sector 3.
How to Return to the Sewers

Evolves From Spinarak Line

Spinarak Evolution Line
SpinarakSpinarak →
Lv. 22 		AriadosAriados

Evolution Chart:
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Ariados Game Data

Ariados Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #59
Ariados ImageAriados
Pokemon Poison Type IconPokemon Bug Type Icon
Gen 2
Height 1.1 m
Weight 33.5 kg
Species Long Leg Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
L-A Dex #59
Ariados ImageShiny Ariados
Pokemon Poison Type IconPokemon Bug Type Icon
Gen 2
Height 1.1 m
Weight 33.5 kg
Species Long Leg Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Ariados Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon

Ariados Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
70
 #122
Atk
90
 #110
Def
70
 #160
SpAtk
60
 #195
SpDef
70
 #165
Speed
40
 #267
Total
400
 #208
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 177 177 145 145 130
Atk 156 142 110 99 85
Def 134 122 90 81 67
SpAtk 123 112 80 72 58
SpDef 134 122 90 81 67
Spd 101 92 60 54 40
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature


Ariados Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Brave

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Brave ↑ Attack, ↓ Speed

Since Ariados is a Slow Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Brave to boost its Attack further, while reducing its Special Attack or Speed stat respectively.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely ↑ Attack, ↓ Defense
Naughty ↑ Attack, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Ariados either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Ariados any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Ariados has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Ariados Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Poison Jab Pokemon Poison Type Icon 8
Leech Life Pokemon Bug Type Icon 9
Toxic Spikes Pokemon Poison Type Icon 7

We recommend the moves Leech Life, Poison Jab, Toxic Spikes, and Electro Web when using Ariados during the main story.

Ariados Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Poison Sting Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 30 / 6
The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poisonous stinger. This may also leave targets poisoned.
Base String Shot Bug Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user spits out strings of silk, which wrap around targets and make them move more slowly for a short time.
Base Focus Energy Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user takes a deep breath and focuses, increasing the chance of its attacks landing critical hits for a while.
Evo Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
5 Absorb Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 20 / 7
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
8 Infestation Bug Type Moves Special Type Moves 20 / 6
The user infests targets so that they take continual damage for a while. Targets cannot be switched out of battle during this time.
12 Shadow Sneak Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by stretching out a shadow to strike targets from behind.
16 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
21 Screech Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user emits a horrible screech that makes targets reflexively want to cover their ears. This lowers their Defense stats for a while.
24 Sticky Web Bug Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user lays sticky webbing at targets' feet. The webbing slows the movements of susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with it.
27 Pin Missile Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 6
The user attacks by shooting out five sharp spikes, one after the other.
30 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
33 Poison Jab Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.
35 Bug Buzz Bug Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with damaging sound waves created by vibration. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
37 Leech Life Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 9
The user attacks by draining targets of their blood. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
40 Lunge Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 9
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with full force. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.
44 Megahorn Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a tough and impressive horn, ramming into targets with all-out force.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
001 Headbutt Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by leaning forward and charging headfirst into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
007 Toxic Poison Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user badly poisons targets. The poison's damage worsens over time.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
042 Giga Drain Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 9
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
045 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
047 Agility Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user relaxes its muscles to make its body feel lighter, increasing the user's movement speed for a short time.
053 Sludge Bomb Poison Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 7
The user attacks by hurling unsanitary sludge at targets. This may also leave targets poisoned.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
064 Solar Beam Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by gathering a great deal of light and then shooting it at targets. This move takes some time to carry out.
077 Poison Jab Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.
081 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
089 Toxic Spikes Poison Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user lays a trap of poison spikes in front of itself. The spikes will poison susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.
101 Electroweb Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 7
The user attacks by catching targets in an electrified net. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.

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