Last updated: 2026-06-10
#0168
Related Pokemon
Season: シーズンM-2 (2026-06-10)
Moves
Item
Ability
Nature
AP Spreads
Lead
Sticky Web + Poison Thread support — hazard lead.
Ariados
Focus Sash| HP | 147 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk | 142 | 32 | |
| Def | 90 | - | |
| SpA↓ | 72 | - | |
| SpD | 90 | - | |
| Spe↑ | 101 | 32 |
Ariados setup build that fully invests in Attack and Speed, gains guaranteed turn with Focus Sash, and lands disruption moves like Sticky Web and Toxic Thread. Its Ability nullifies opponents' sleep moves, so Acts reliably and disrupts the field against opponents that rely on sleep.
Its main role is to set Sticky Web from the lead to make it easier for the backup ace to move first. It also adopts Toxic Thread and First Impression, so Exits while doing more than just setup — also chipping and disrupting the opponent — its role.
Struggles against opponents that don't allow it to act twice
Ariados ideally moves with Toxic Thread → Sticky Web while using Focus Sash as a shield. Like Mega Kangaskhan, Pokémon that can pierce Focus Sash, those with priority moves, or those that ignore stat drops doesn't allow it to do its job sufficiently.
Example Threats
Type
Category
Target
Properties
64 / 64
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP | Properties | Target | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giga Impact | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Body Slam | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Facade | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90 | 8 | 1 Foe | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
| Round | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100 | 16 | Sound | 1 Foe | The user attacks the target with a song. If others use this move, they will act immediately after the initial user, and the power of their Rounds will be boosted. |
| Snore | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100 | 16 | Sound | 1 Foe | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Baton Pass | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Self | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. | |
| Endure | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. | |
| Scary Face | Normal | Stat | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. | |
| Protect | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |
| Substitute | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. | |
| Focus Energy | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Self | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. | |
| Screech | Normal | Stat | - | 85 | 20 | Sound | 1 Foe | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat. |
| Disable | Normal | Stat | - | 100 | 20 | 1 Foe | For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used. | |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Dance | Self | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat. |
| Trailblaze | Grass | Phys | 50 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| Solar Beam | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. | |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. | |
| Sunny Day | Fire | Stat | - | - | 8 | Whole Field | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. | |
| Electroweb | Electric | Spec | 55 | 95 | 16 | All Foes | The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats. | |
| Megahorn | Bug | Phys | 120 | 85 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup. |
| First Impression | Bug | Phys | 100 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | Although this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle. |
| Lunge | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| X-Scissor | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | ContactCut | 1 Foe | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| Leech Life | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Skitter Smack | Bug | Phys | 70 | 90 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Pounce | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Fell Stinger | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat is boosted drastically. |
| Pin Missile | Bug | Phys | 25 | 95 | 20 | 1 Foe | The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. | |
| Bug Buzz | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | Sound | 1 Foe | The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | Spec | 50 | 100 | 20 | All Foes | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. | |
| Infestation | Bug | Spec | 20 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time. |
| Sticky Web | Bug | Stat | - | - | 20 | Foe's Side | The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle. | |
| Rage Powder | Bug | Stat | - | - | 20 | Powder | Self | The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user. |
| String Shot | Bug | Stat | - | 95 | 20 | All Foes | The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats. | |
| Bounce | Flying | Phys | 85 | 85 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user bounces up high on the first turn, then drops onto the target on the next turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Poison Jab | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| Cross Poison | Poison | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | ContactCut | 1 Foe | A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Sludge Wave | Poison | Spec | 95 | 100 | 12 | All | The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits. | |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | Ball | 1 Foe | The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. |
| Venoshock | Poison | Spec | 65 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned. | |
| Acid Spray | Poison | Spec | 40 | 100 | 20 | Ball | 1 Foe | The user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Toxic Thread | Poison | Stat | - | 100 | 20 | 1 Foe | The user shoots poisonous threads to poison the target and lower the target's Speed stat. | |
| Toxic Spikes | Poison | Stat | - | - | 20 | Foe's Side | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. | |
| Toxic | Poison | Stat | - | 90 | 12 | 1 Foe | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | |
| Dig | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Stomping Tantrum | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. |
| Psychic | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | |
| Rest | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. | |
| Agility | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | Self | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. | |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | Phys | 40 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first. |
| Hex | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. | |
| Night Shade | Ghost | Spec | - | 100 | 16 | 1 Foe | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts 50 HP of damage. | |
| Spite | Ghost | Stat | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. | |
| Foul Play | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts. |
| Throat Chop | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns. |
| Night Slash | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | ContactCut | 1 Foe | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| Knock Off | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Assurance | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn. |
| Thief | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| Smart Strike | Steel | Phys | 70 | - | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses. |
