Ariados
Gold

It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.

Silver

A single strand of a special string is endlessly spun out of its rear. The string leads back to its nest.

Crystal

Rather than mak­ ing a nest in one specific spot, it wanders in search of food after darkness falls.

Evolution Chain

spinarak
Spinarak
Level 22
ariados
Ariados

Pokédex Data

Classification Long Leg Pokémon
Height 1.1 m (3'07")
Weight 33.5 kg (73.9 lbs)
Abilities N/A in Gen II

Game Locations

  • Johto Route 37 Area
  • Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City

Training

EV Yield +2 attack
Catch Rate 90
Base Friendship 70
Growth Rate fast
Gender Ratio
Egg Groups Bug

Learned Moves

Level Up Moves

Gold/Silver
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Poison Sting
15 100% 35 Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
1 String Shot
95% 40 Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
1 Constrict
10 100% 35 Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
1 Scary Face
100% 10 Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
6 Scary Face
100% 10 Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
11 Constrict
10 100% 35 Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
17 Night Shade
100% 15 Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
25 Leech Life
80 100% 10 Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
34 Fury Swipes
18 80% 15 Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
43 Spider Web
10 Prevents the target from leaving battle.
53 Screech
85% 40 Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
63 Psychic
90 100% 10 Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
Crystal
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Poison Sting
15 100% 35 Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
1 String Shot
95% 40 Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
1 Constrict
10 100% 35 Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
1 Scary Face
100% 10 Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
6 Scary Face
100% 10 Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
11 Constrict
10 100% 35 Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
17 Night Shade
100% 15 Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
25 Leech Life
80 100% 10 Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
34 Fury Swipes
18 80% 15 Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
43 Spider Web
10 Prevents the target from leaving battle.
53 Agility
30 Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
63 Psychic
90 100% 10 Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.

TM/HM Moves

Gold/SilverCrystal
Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
HM05 Flash
100% 20 Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
TM03 Curse
10 Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
TM06 Toxic
90% 10 Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power
60 100% 15 Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11 Sunny Day
5 Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM13 Snore
50 100% 15 Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM15 Hyper Beam
150 90% 5 User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM17 Protect
10 Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM19 Giga Drain
75 100% 10 Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM20 Endure
10 Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM21 Frustration
100% 20 Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM22 Solar Beam
120 100% 10 Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM27 Return
100% 20 Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM28 Dig
80 100% 10 User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM29 Psychic
90 100% 10 Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
TM32 Double Team
15 Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
TM34 Swagger
85% 15 Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM35 Sleep Talk
10 Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM36 Sludge Bomb
90 100% 10 Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM44 Rest
5 User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45 Attract
100% 15 Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM46 Thief
60 100% 25 Takes the target's item.

Base Stats

Hp 70
Attack 90
Defense 70
Sp. Atk 60
Sp. Def 70
Speed 40
Total 400

Type Defenses

(vs. Gen 6+ rules)

2x
0.25x
0.25x
0.5x
2x
2x
0.5x
2x
0.5x