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Ariados
Ariados
National Pokédex
Spinarak - Ariados (#168) - Crobat
Johto Pokédex
Spinarak - Ariados (#033) - Geodude
Japanese nameアリアドス (Ariados)
Evolves fromSpinarak
Evolves intoNone
GenerationSecond
SpeciesLong Leg Pokémon
TypeBug / Poison
Height3 ft 7 in (1.1 m)
Weight73.9 pounds (33.5 kg)
AbilityInsomnia / Swarm

Ariados (アリアドス Ariados in Japanese, Ariados in German and Migalos in French) is a fictional species of the Pokémon franchise.

The name Ariados is a portmanteau of Ariadne and Dos, meaning 'two' in Spanish, as it is the second form of Spinarak, or because it can spin webs out of both its mouth and a gland on the opposite end.

Appearance/Biology

Ariados can be viewed as a cross between a spider and an ant. It has six legs with two of its legs near its rear, possible serving as antennae, as well as a small horn on its forehead and large eyes. There are small grippers on either side of its mouth that aid in gripping and chewing.

Ariados is able to spin silk out of both its mouth and rear, which is advantageous against unsuspecting foes. It captures prey by spinning its strong silk around the prey, rendering it helpless to be devoured or carried back to the nest.

Ariados' feet end in hooks that allow it to grip well enough to walk on vertical surfaces and on horizontal surfaces upside-down.

Ariados uses its nest as a base of sorts. A strand of silk is constantly spun from its rear that leads back to its nest. This allows it to wander in search of food, which it usually does at night. This is in contrast to its unevolved form, Spinarak, which instead waits patiently for its prey to come to its web.

Ariados is sometimes seen travling in packs or swarms.

In the video games

In Pokémon Gold and Crystal, Ariados can rarely be found on Route 2 during nighttime. It can also be evolved from Spinarak, which is somewhat more common. Neither evolution can be caught in Pokémon Silver, so they must be traded from Gold or Crystal.

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen, Ariados cannot be found in the wild and must be evolved from Spinarak. However, in Pokémon Colosseum, an Ariados can be Snatched from Cipher Peon Lesar in the Shadow Research Institute, which can then be traded to the other third-generation games.

Ariados's stats are somewhat common, considering that it does not evolve any further. Its Attack is its best stat, which can be taken advantage of with moves like Signal Beam, a strong Bug-type attack. Ariados is instead used as a Pokémon to battle in-game trainers in the early stages, as Ariados evolves at an early level.

In the anime

In the Pokémon anime, Ariados first appears in Episode 178, Ariados Amigos!, in which it belongs to a ninja and aids in thwarting Team Rocket's usual thievery. The next time it appears is in Episode 229, For Ho-oh the Bells Toll, in which a number of wild Ariados are among the Pokémon that become aggressive in defense of the sacred bells of Ho-oh, which Team Rocket attempted to steal. Later, in Episode 290, All In A Day's Wurmple!, a trainer named Forrester uses an Ariados and a Yanma in a double battle against Ash's Pikachu and Treecko. The battle is close, but Ash emerges victorious.

In the fifth Pokémon movie, Pokémon Heroes, two Team Rocket members, Annie and Oakley, use their Espeon and Ariados to aid in their plot to capture Latios and Latias.

One of May's rivals, Harley, has an Ariados, which is one of his signature Pokémon.

In the trading card game

Ariados has made five stage 1 card appearances:

  • Neo Genesis
  • Neo Destiny (as Dark Ariados)
  • Aquapolis
  • EX Team Rocket Returns (as Dark Ariados, as a dual-type Grass/Dark card)
  • EX Unseen Forces

References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0439154049.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 130206151.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 193020650X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0761547614
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1930206585
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