dewpider #751
Type Matchups
Weak to (2x damage):
Resistant to (½x damage):
dewpider
Generation VII · #0751 — Water Bubble Pokémon
Dewpider is a Water/Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII, classified as the Water Bubble Pokémon. With a National Pokédex number of #751, this diminutive arachnid stands at just 0.3 meters tall and weighs a mere 4.0 kilograms, making it one of the smallest Water-type Pokémon in existence. Despite its modest size and base stat total of only 269, Dewpider occupies a unique ecological niche as a semi-aquatic spider that has adapted to terrestrial exploration through an ingenious biological adaptation. Its signature ability, Water Bubble, sets it apart from nearly all other Pokémon by halving damage from Fire-type moves, doubling the power of its Water-type attacks, and preventing burn status conditions—a defensive mechanism perfectly suited to a water-dependent creature venturing onto land. The species is remarkably common in the wild, reflected in its high capture rate of 200, and serves as an excellent introductory Water-type for trainers beginning their journey through the Alola region.
Base Stats
Height
0.3m
Weight
4.0kg
Category
Water Bubble Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
green
Shape
legs
Abilities
Halves damage from Fire moves, doubles damage of Water moves, and prevents burns.
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Dewpider Biology & Physical Characteristics
Dewpider is a quadrupedal arachnid that bears a striking resemblance to real-world spiders, yet with distinctly alien features befitting the Pokémon world. Its body structure consists of a dark gray head and abdomen, with a light green thorax extending into three triangular markings along the upper abdomen. The creature possesses six thin legs with characteristic knobby joints, and most notably, three of these legs are specially adapted to support and anchor the water bubble that envelops its head. Atop its rounded head sit large light blue eyes with darker pupils, two blue bumps, and a pale green mouth structure resembling a spinneret. The actual spinneret is located at the tip of its abdomen and serves a dual purpose—capable of producing both adhesive silk and water bubbles simultaneously. The bubble itself is remarkably durable, created from sticky silk that rarely bursts despite the stresses of terrestrial movement. Perhaps most ingeniously, Dewpider can periodically swap which three legs support the bubble, preventing uneven wear and maintaining structural integrity. This bubble is not merely a convenience but a biological necessity; Dewpider can only absorb oxygen that has dissolved in water, making the bubble an essential life-support system that transforms the species into a semi-aquatic amphibian capable of exploring land environments.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Dewpider Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Dewpider exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, meaning that breeding encounters yield equal probability of obtaining either gender. The species belongs to both the Water 1 and Bug egg groups, providing considerable breeding flexibility for trainers seeking specific movesets or natures through deliberate breeding programs. When bred, Dewpider eggs require 15 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps of travel, making it a relatively moderate hatching investment compared to many other Pokémon. Baby Dewpider hatch with a base friendship value of 70, indicating a natural affinity toward their trainer that develops quickly through normal interaction and care. The species' membership in both the Water 1 and Bug egg groups opens breeding possibilities with numerous other Pokémon, allowing trainers to create hybrid breeding chains that might not be possible with single-egg-group species. The moderate growth rate ensures steady experience progression through normal gameplay without the extended grinding requirements of slower-growing species, making Dewpider an excellent choice for players seeking sustainable team development. Trainers seeking specific individual values or hidden abilities should note that while the standard Water Bubble ability is readily available, the hidden Water Absorb ability provides significant utility in water-focused strategies and can only be reliably obtained through breeding chains or special encounter conditions.
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
+439 more TMs/HMs
dewpider's Evolution Chain
Dewpider Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Dewpider evolves into Araquanid upon reaching level 22, a transformation that represents a dramatic shift in scale, power, and ecological role. While Dewpider remains a relatively fragile creature with modest defensive capabilities and a speed stat of only 27, its evolution at level 22 provides substantial improvements across multiple stat categories. Araquanid retains the Water/Bug typing but achieves significantly higher HP, Attack, and Defense values, transforming from a land-exploring scout into a capable aquatic predator. The evolution also brings aesthetic changes, as Araquanid develops a larger, more elaborate water bubble capable of submerging entire Pokémon, and its body structure becomes more robust and predatory in appearance. This transition mirrors the species' life cycle progression from juvenile terrestrial forager to mature aquatic hunter, suggesting that Dewpider's excursions onto land represent a critical developmental phase rather than an adult behavioral pattern. The relatively early evolution level of 22 means that trainers can access this powerful form within the mid-game progression of most Alola adventures, making the Dewpider evolutionary line a viable choice for team building even in the later game stages.
Where to Find
brooklet hill
alola
+13 more
Dewpider Behaviour and Natural Habitat
In its natural state, Dewpider is fundamentally an aquatic creature that inhabits freshwater environments throughout the Alola region, particularly in areas with abundant vegetation and rocky substrates. However, the species exhibits remarkable behavioral adaptability by regularly venturing onto land in search of food, relying entirely on its water bubble to maintain respiration during these terrestrial expeditions. According to multiple Pokédex entries, Dewpider will crawl across land with deliberate purpose, its bubble protecting both its respiratory needs and its soft head structure from environmental hazards and predatory threats. The bubble itself becomes weaponized during encounters—when Dewpider encounters enemies or potential prey, it demonstrates an aggressive behavior pattern by smashing its water-bubble-covered head directly into targets with surprising force. An intriguing social behavior emerges when two Dewpider meet: the species engages in what appears to be a dominance or territorial display by comparing bubble sizes, with the individual possessing the smaller bubble invariably yielding to the other and moving out of the way. This bubble-comparison ritual suggests a complex social hierarchy based on bubble maintenance and integrity, indicating that Dewpider possess sufficient intelligence to assess comparative qualities and respond with contextually appropriate behavioral modifications.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
It crawls onto the land in search of food. Its water bubble allows it to breathe and protects its soft head.
When two Dewpider meet, they display their water bubbles to each other. Then the one with the smaller bubble gets out of the other’s way.
When it comes across enemies or potential prey, this Pokémon smashes its water-bubble-covered head into them.
It can only breathe oxygen that has dissolved in water, so it wears a water bubble on its head when it walks around on land.
Generation VIII
It forms a water bubble at the rear of its body and then covers its head with it. Meeting another Dewpider means comparing water-bubble sizes.
Dewpider normally lives underwater. When it comes onto land in search of food, it takes water with it in the form of a bubble on its head.
Dewpider Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Dewpider is a clever portmanteau combining 'dew,' referencing the water droplets and bubbles that define the species, with 'spider,' directly indicating its arachnid nature. The Japanese name, Shizukumo, similarly reflects this design philosophy, with 'shizuku' meaning droplet and 'kumo' meaning spider, creating a unified conceptual framework across both naming conventions. The visual design draws inspiration from real-world water spiders, particularly the diving bell spider (Argyroneta aquatica), which creates air bubbles underwater for respiration—though Dewpider inverts this concept by using a water bubble for terrestrial survival. The color palette of dark gray and light green was deliberately chosen to provide camouflage across both aquatic and terrestrial environments, with the vibrant light green thorax offering visibility to potential mates or social competitors during bubble-comparison encounters. The triangular flaps extending upward from the head region serve both aesthetic and functional purposes, contributing to the bubble's structural integrity while creating a visually distinctive silhouette. The species designation as the 'Water Bubble Pokémon' emphasizes the defining characteristic that separates it from other spider-type creatures in the Pokédex, making the bubble not merely an adaptation but the core identity of the species.
Learnable Moves
Dewpider can learn 63 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aqua ring | water | Status | — | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| aurora beam | ice | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 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 |
| 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 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 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 |
| water sport | water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Dewpider Competitive Battle Guide
Despite its diminutive size and modest base stat total of 269, Dewpider occupies a surprising niche in competitive Pokémon battling, primarily through strategic utilization of its unique Water Bubble ability rather than raw statistical superiority. The ability's dual benefits—reducing Fire-type damage by 50% while doubling Water-type move power—create a distinctive defensive-offensive profile that rewards careful team composition and move selection. Dewpider's base Special Defense stat of 72 is notably its strongest defensive capability, allowing it to withstand special attacks with greater resilience than its other stats suggest. However, with an Attack stat of 40, Special Attack stat of 40, and critically, a Speed stat of merely 27, Dewpider will almost universally move last in competitive scenarios, making it unsuitable for offensive strategies requiring speed advantage. Its primary competitive application emerges in rain-based teams where Water-type coverage becomes paramount, or in novelty builds exploiting its ability to tank Fire-type attacks through strategic ability interaction. Most competitive players view Dewpider as a stepping stone toward Araquanid, which receives substantial stat improvements that position it as a viable Water-type option. For trainers seeking to utilize Dewpider competitively, strategies must focus on outspeeding through team support, utilizing bulky defensive pivoting, and leveraging its Fire-type resistance to overcome common competitive threats. The species learns Water Gun and Infestation naturally, but competitive viability dramatically improves upon evolution when access to superior movesets and stats becomes available.
Commonly Asked Questions About Dewpider
What type is Dewpider?
Dewpider is a water and bug type Pokemon.
What does Dewpider evolve into?
Dewpider evolves into araquanid.
What are Dewpider's weaknesses?
Dewpider is weak to flying, rock and electric type moves.
Where can I find Dewpider?
Dewpider can be found in brooklet hill (alola).
Dewpider Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Dewpider emerged as an iconic representative of Generation VII's distinctly tropical and island-based setting, becoming instantly recognizable through its unique visual design and the memorable anime sequences featuring its bubble-comparison behavior. The species received significant exposure in the Pokémon anime series, particularly through major appearances that showcased its adaptability to land exploration and its distinctive social behaviors, introducing mainstream audiences to the concept of a spider-type Pokémon that challenges conventional arachnophobia through its diminutive size and protective bubble. Community-driven Pokédex resources have catalogued extensive behavioral notes from players' observations, contributing to the collective understanding of Dewpider as more than a mere stat block but as a creature with distinct personality and ecological role. The Water/Bug typing became slightly less rare with Dewpider's introduction, though the combination remains relatively uncommon, giving the species a unique position in competitive discussions about type coverage and team building. Trading card game representations have featured Dewpider prominently, with artwork emphasizing the bubble mechanics and its role as an evolutionary stepping stone to the more powerful Araquanid. Within fan communities, Dewpider has developed a modest but dedicated following, with appreciation focused on its design ingenuity, ecological uniqueness, and the charm derived from its relatively weak base stats combined with its distinctive visual appeal. The species serves as an entry point for players interested in water-type Pokémon strategy without the overwhelming power ceiling of legendary or pseudo-legendary water creatures.
Where to Find Dewpider in Every Pokémon Game
Dewpider was initially introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon as a native Alolan species, available throughout the Alola region with a generous capture rate of 200 that reflects its intended accessibility as an early-game Water-type option. In the original Generation VII games, Dewpider appears in specific water-based locations and early routes, making it readily available to players seeking Water-type coverage during their initial progression through the Alolan adventure. The species maintained consistent availability through Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, occupying similar ecological niches with slightly adjusted encounter rates to balance the expanded Pokédex available in those enhanced versions. Following the generation's conclusion, Dewpider appeared in the Galar region of Pokémon Sword and Shield, with availability concentrated in water-based areas and routes conducive to its semi-aquatic ecology, assigned Pokédex number 0214 in the regional Galar listing. Subsequent releases including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet continued to feature Dewpider as a catchable species, ensuring consistent availability across modern game generations. For players unable to catch Dewpider in current titles, the species may be obtained through Pokémon Home transfers from previous generation cartridges, enabling collection across various play-throughs. The relatively common availability and high capture rate make Dewpider an excellent choice for players seeking to build a competitive team or complete their Pokédex without requiring rare encounter conditions or specialized breeding techniques.