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araquanid
Generation VII · #0752 — Water Bubble Pokémon
Araquanid, known as the Water Bubble Pokémon, is a dual-type Water and Bug Pokémon that debuted in Generation VII. Assigned the National Pokédex number 752, this fascinating arachnoid creature represents a unique combination of aquatic and arthropod characteristics rarely seen in the Pokémon world. Standing at an impressive 1.8 meters tall and weighing 82 kilograms, Araquanid is a formidable presence in any aquatic environment. Its most distinctive feature is the large water bubble that encompasses its head, which serves as both a weapon and protective shelter for itself and other Pokémon. With a base stat total of 454, Araquanid emphasizes special defense and physical defense, making it an exceptional defensive wall in competitive play. The species boasts a catch rate of 100, indicating relatively easy capture in the wild, and maintains a moderate base happiness value of 70, reflecting its surprisingly gentle nature despite its predatory lifestyle.
Base Stats
Height
1.8m
Weight
82.0kg
Category
Water Bubble Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
green
Shape
armor
Abilities
Halves damage from Fire moves, doubles damage of Water moves, and prevents burns.
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Araquanid Biology & Physical Characteristics
Araquanid presents a striking appearance with its predominantly dark gray body accented by yellow-green and light brown markings that create an aesthetic balance between its aquatic and arachnoid nature. The creature features large, luminous blue eyes with pale wavy lines through their centers, positioned above distinctive light brown eyebrow-like markings that give it an almost contemplative expression. Three pointed blue bumps crown the top of its head, while four fang-like projections protrude from underneath, both capable of glowing with an ethereal light. The most remarkable feature is undoubtedly the transparent water bubble encasing its head, held in place by light brown extensions at the creature's neck that flare outward and connect seamlessly to the spherical shield. Its abdomen displays a light brown stripe down the center with two horizontal crossing lines, while a light green spinneret extends from the rear. All six of Araquanid's legs are light green with semi-transparent bubbles surrounding the joints, creating an otherworldly appearance that emphasizes its aquatic adaptation. The water bubble itself is not merely decorative but a sophisticated biological structure that Araquanid can manipulate with remarkable control, using it to store objects, prey, and even smaller Pokémon.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Araquanid Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Araquanid maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, ensuring equal breeding opportunities regardless of which parent initiates reproduction. This creature belongs to both the Water 1 and Bug egg groups, expanding breeding compatibility and allowing for diverse genetic combinations when crossed with other Pokémon in these groups. With an egg hatch counter of 15 cycles, corresponding to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps in-game, Araquanid eggs require moderate incubation time compared to other Pokémon, making it neither particularly fast nor slow to breed in terms of time investment. The species exhibits a base friendship value of 70, indicating that freshly hatched Araquanid are reasonably receptive to their trainers from the outset, though friendship can be increased through proper care and bonding. Araquanid's position in multiple egg groups makes it valuable for breeders seeking to create diverse offspring with varied abilities and movesets. The species' medium-fast growth rate means that evolved Araquanid reach high levels at a reasonable pace, making bred specimens competitive for training programs. The dual egg group classification also provides flexibility for competitive breeding strategies, as trainers can strategically select compatible partners to introduce specific moves or abilities to newly hatched Araquanid.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
mystic-water
type-enhancement
Held: Water-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
mystic-water
type-enhancement
Held: Water-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
mystic-water
type-enhancement
Held: Water-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
mystic-water
type-enhancement
Held: Water-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
+528 more TMs/HMs
araquanid's Evolution Chain
Araquanid Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Araquanid evolves from Dewpider when the latter reaches level 22, marking a significant transformation in size, capability, and battle prowess. The evolution process enhances its base stats substantially, particularly increasing its already impressive special defense from the pre-evolutionary form. Upon evolution, Araquanid gains access to a broader movepool and learns moves that fully exploit its unique Water Bubble ability, which becomes increasingly valuable at higher competitive levels. The physical transformation from Dewpider to Araquanid involves not merely an increase in size but a fundamental shift in how the creature utilizes its signature water bubble—from a simple air reservoir to a sophisticated weapon and storage device. The evolutionary leap appears to trigger a developmental phase where the young Araquanid begins exhibiting the protective behaviors and hunting strategies documented in mature specimens. This evolution represents one of the most dramatic transformations within Generation VII, as Dewpider's relatively modest presence blossoms into Araquanid's commanding physicality. The species does not possess any Mega Evolution forms or alternative forms, making the standard evolution from Dewpider to Araquanid the sole progression in this evolutionary line.
Where to Find
malie garden
alola
+1 more
heahea beach
alola
Araquanid Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Despite the threatening appearance suggested by its pointed features and predatory capabilities, Araquanid exhibits surprising compassion and protective instincts toward vulnerable Pokémon. According to Pokédex entries, when this species encounters weak or endangered Pokémon, it will protectively bring them into its water bubble for safekeeping, demonstrating a nurturing side often overlooked by those who judge it solely on its appearance. Araquanid spends much of its time in aquatic environments, where it has evolved to thrive both as a hunter and caretaker. When its belly is full, it stores subdued prey within its head bubble, allowing it to savor meals at leisure rather than rushing through them. Notably, Araquanid exhibits remarkable parental behavior toward Dewpider, its pre-evolutionary form, placing them inside its protective bubble and allowing them to consume leftover food—essentially acting as a caretaker for younger members of its species. The creature has also shown peculiar habits of collecting and storing objects it values within its bubble, sometimes to the exasperation of its trainers, as documented in Alolan Pokédex entries that humorously note Araquanid's tendency to attempt placing even its trainer inside the bubble. This complex behavioral pattern reveals a creature of surprising depth and emotional intelligence beneath its intimidating exterior.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
It delivers headbutts with the water bubble on its head. Small Pokémon get sucked into the bubble, where they drown.
It usually passes its time in the water. When its belly is full, it stores its subdued prey in the water bubble on its head.
Despite what its appearance suggests, it cares for others. If it finds vulnerable, weak Pokémon, it protectively brings them into its water bubble.
It has a habit of storing things it values in its water bubble. If its Trainer doesn’t watch out, Araquanid will try to put them in its bubble!
Generation VIII
It launches water bubbles with its legs, drowning prey within the bubbles. This Pokémon can then take its time to savor its meal.
It acts as a caretaker for Dewpider, putting them inside its bubble and letting them eat any leftover food.
Araquanid Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Araquanid is derived from a clever linguistic combination: 'arachnid,' referring to the order of eight-legged arthropods including spiders, merged with 'aqua,' the Latin root meaning water. This blended nomenclature perfectly encapsulates the creature's dual nature as both an arachnoid hunter and an aquatic specialist. The Japanese name, Onishizukumo, combines 'oni' (Japanese demon or ogre), 'shizuku' (water droplet), and 'kumo' (spider), creating a name that evokes both the creature's fearsome appearance and its aquatic specialization. The design philosophy reflects Generation VII's emphasis on creating Pokémon that merge unexpected characteristics into harmonious wholes. Araquanid's visual design draws inspiration from real-world diving bell spiders, aquatic arachnids that create air bubbles underwater for respiration and hunting—a fact that lends scientific plausibility to the creature's most distinctive feature. The color palette of dark grays accented with yellow-green and light brown creates a natural aesthetic that could plausibly blend into both rocky underwater environments and kelp forests. The creature's pointed features and fang-like projections, combined with its luminous eyes, create an image that straddles the line between beautiful and unsettling, perfectly matching the duality suggested by its species classification as both water and bug type.
Learnable Moves
Araquanid can learn 70 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aqua ring | water | Status | — | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bubble | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| bubble beam | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| bug bite | bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bug buzz | bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| entrainment | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| frost breath | ice | Special | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| leech life | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| lunge | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magic room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mirror coat | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| pounce | bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| power split | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| soak | water | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| spider web | bug | Status | — | — | 10 |
| spit up | normal | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| sticky web | bug | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stockpile | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| wide guard | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Araquanid Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Araquanid functions primarily as a special defensive wall, leveraging its exceptional 132 base Special Defense stat—the second highest among its available stats—to absorb special attacks with remarkable resilience. Its secondary 92 base Defense stat complements this specialization, creating a Pokémon capable of withstanding both special and physical assaults that would devastate frailer creatures. The Water Bubble ability is exceptionally valuable competitively, halving damage from Fire-type moves while simultaneously doubling the power of Water-type attacks, creating a synergistic effect that makes Araquanid's Water-type moves significantly more potent while mitigating common weaknesses. The hidden ability Water Absorb provides alternative functionality, allowing Araquanid to heal 25% of its maximum health when struck by Water-type moves, useful in mirror matches and against rain-heavy teams. However, Araquanid's modest 42 base Speed stat severely limits its ability to outspeed opponents, necessitating careful team composition and turn manipulation through moves like Trick Room or priority moves to maximize its effectiveness. Its base Attack of 70 and Special Attack of 50 mean that while Araquanid is far from defenseless offensively, it should not be relied upon as a primary damage dealer. Araquanid performs best in defensive, wall-oriented teams where its exceptional bulk allows it to absorb hits while supporting teammates through moves like Scald, Toxic Spikes, or Aqua Ring. The combination of defensive prowess and Fire-resistance makes it particularly valuable in metagames where Fire-type threats are prevalent.
Commonly Asked Questions About Araquanid
What type is Araquanid?
Araquanid is a water and bug type Pokemon.
What does Araquanid evolve from?
Araquanid evolved from dewpider.
What are Araquanid's weaknesses?
Araquanid is weak to flying, rock and electric type moves.
Where can I find Araquanid?
Araquanid can be found in malie garden (alola) and heahea beach (alola).
Araquanid Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Araquanid secured a memorable place in Pokémon Sun and Moon's narrative by serving as the Totem Pokémon for Lana's trial at Brooklet Hill, one of the game's signature features. This special Araquanid possesses Z-Power, a unique energy derived from Ultra Wormholes that manifests as a golden, flaring aura around the creature, making it visually distinct and narratively significant within the region's mythology. The water bubble feature has resonated with fans and content creators, inspiring various artistic interpretations and discussions about the creature's unique biology and ecological niche. Araquanid's surprisingly compassionate nature, contrasting sharply with its intimidating appearance, has made it a beloved character in fan discussions about Pokémon that defy initial impressions. The species appears in animated adaptations through the main series, and its unique design has made it a popular choice for competitive players who appreciate unconventional team compositions. The creature's relatively accessible catch rate and reasonable availability in most games featuring it has made Araquanid a staple option for players seeking a reliable defensive Pokémon without excessive grinding. Online communities frequently feature Araquanid in discussion threads about underrated or underutilized Pokémon, celebrating its merits as both a functional team member and an interesting design that successfully bridges aquatic and arachnoid aesthetics.
Where to Find Araquanid in Every Pokémon Game
Araquanid's availability varies across game generations, though it has maintained consistent presence in most titles since its introduction in Generation VII. In Pokémon Sun and Moon, players can encounter Dewpider in the waters of Brooklet Hill, where evolution to Araquanid occurs at level 22, making it readily accessible for natural gameplay progression. The species appears in the Alola regional Pokédex as entry 0142 in Sun and Moon, with numbering adjusted to 0175 in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, indicating its importance to the regional ecosystem. In Generation VIII games, Araquanid is available in Pokémon Sword and Shield with Alola Pokédex number 0215, found in various aquatic locations including the Crown Tundra DLC area. The creature returns in Generation IX as well, though its specific location availability varies by game version. For trainers seeking Araquanid through breeding, the combination of Water 1 and Bug egg groups provides multiple viable partners, making acquisition through careful breeding programs feasible for competitive players who value optimal individual values or hidden abilities. The species' relatively high catch rate of 100 (producing a 13.1% capture rate with a standard Poké Ball on a full-health opponent) makes it easily obtainable in the wild when encountered, reducing the need for specialized capture tactics or resources. Players interested in the hidden Water Absorb ability may need to engage in targeted wild encounters or utilize Pokémon Home transfer services to bring previously captured specimens from earlier game generations forward.