Type matchups
Damage Araquanid takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Bug type, Araquanid has 3 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Water/Bug typing.
- With Water Bubble: Fire 1× → ½×
- With Water Absorb: Water ½× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 68
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 92
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 132
- Speed
- 42
- Total
- 454
Araquanid has a base stat total of 454, higher than 45% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (132). With Attack (70) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. At 42 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 68 HP, 92 Defense and 132 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Araquanid can have the abilities Water Bubble and Water Absorb.
How to beat Araquanid
Araquanid takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Water and Bug moves. Dragonite hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Water and Bug moves. Salamence hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Water and Bug moves.
Evolution
Araquanid is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Dewpider → Araquanid), evolving from Dewpider.
Best counters to Araquanid
Frequently asked questions
What is Araquanid weak to?
As a Water/Bug type, Araquanid takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Electric moves.
What is Araquanid resistant to?
Araquanid resists Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Araquanid?
Strong type-based picks include Rayquaza, Dragonite and Salamence, which hit Araquanid with super-effective attacks.