Ariados counters, weaknesses & stats
Type: Bug / Poison
Looking for the best counters for Ariados? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Ariados super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Ariados is a Bug / Poison-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Attack
- 60
- Sp. Defense
- 70
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 400
Weaknesses
- Fire (×2)
- Flying (×2)
- Psychic (×2)
- Rock (×2)
Resistances
- Grass (×0.25)
- Fighting (×0.25)
- Poison (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
- Fairy (×0.5)
Abilities
- Swarm — Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Insomnia — Prevents sleep.
- Sniper (hidden) — Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Top counters vs Ariados
- Charizard (Fire / Flying)
- Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
- Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best counter for Ariados?
Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard. See the full ranked list above for more options.
What are Ariados's weaknesses?
Ariados is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock.
What type is Ariados?
Ariados is a Bug / Poison-type Pokémon.