Ariados

BugPoisonSwarm, Insomnia

Route 229 · Lv 55-57 Open in the guide Compare

In Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl: First found in Route 229 (Walking (Night), Lv 55-57). Its type (Bug / Poison) and base stats (total 400) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it loses Sniper. 4 of its 18 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, including Focus Energy and Absorb.

Level-up moves 18

Lv	Move	Type	Cat	Pow	Acc	PP
1	Focus Energy The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.	Normal	Stat	—	—	30
1	Bug Bite The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.	Bug	Phys	60	100	20
1	Poison Sting The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.	Poison	Phys	15	100	35
1	String Shot The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It harshly lowers the target’s Speed stat.	Bug	Stat	—	95	40
1	Absorb A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	Grass	Spec	20	100	25
8	Spider Web The user ensnares the foe with a thin, gooey silk so it can’t flee from battle.	Bug	Stat	—	—	10
12	Scary Face The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.	Normal	Stat	—	100	10
15	Night Shade The user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.	Ghost	Spec	—	100	15
19	Shadow Sneak The user extends its shadow and attacks the foe from behind. This move always goes first.	Ghost	Phys	40	100	30
22	Swords Dance A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.	Normal	Stat	—	—	20
23	Fury Swipes The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.	Normal	Phys	18	80	15
28	Sucker Punch This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.	Dark	Phys	70	100	5
31	Agility The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.	Psychic	Stat	—	—	30
35	Pin Missile Sharp pins are shot at the foe in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.	Bug	Phys	25	95	20
41	Psychic The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.	Psychic	Spec	90	100	10
46	Poison Jab The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.	Poison	Phys	80	100	20
50	Cross Poison A slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio.	Poison	Phys	70	100	20
54	Leech Life A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	Bug	Phys	80	100	10

* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game

TMs & HMs 29

#	Move · where to get it	Type	Pow
TM06	Toxic	Poison	—
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	—
TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150
TM17	Protect	Normal	—
TM19	Giga Drain	Grass	75
TM21	Frustration	Normal	—
TM22	Solar Beam	Grass	120
TM27	Return	Normal	—
TM28	Dig	Ground	80
TM29	Psychic	Psychic	90
TM32	Double Team	Normal	—
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90
TM42	Facade	Normal	70
TM43	Secret Power	Normal	70
TM44	Rest	Psychic	—
TM45	Attract	Normal	—
TM46	Thief	Dark	60
TM54	False Swipe	Normal	40
TM58	Endure	Normal	—
TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	150
TM70	Flash	Normal	—
TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	—
TM78	Captivate	Normal	—
TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	80
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—
TM83	Natural Gift	Normal	—
TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	80
TM87	Swagger	Normal	—
TM90	Substitute	Normal	—

Where to find Ariados

Area	Method	Level
Route 229	Walking (Night)	55-57

Other changes in this game

Egg moves: Twineedle, Sonic Boom, Disable, Constrict, Pursuit, Night Slash