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Pokemon profile
Ariados VGC build, current regulation usage, moves, items, teammates, counters, sample sets, and tournament links.
Abilities
Base stats
BST 400HP
70
Atk
90
Def
70
SpA
60
SpD
70
Spe
40
Height
-
Weight
33.5 kg
Ariados links into the current SEO graph through the current regulation meta page and counter Kingambit. Use the builder and tournament links below to continue scouting.
Current meta snapshot
Usage
Data pending
Rank pending
Win Rate
Data pending
Sample pending
Pick Rate Trend
pending
Change pending
Data Source
pending
Updated Aug 8, 2026
No current regulation usage row has been recorded for Ariados yet.
Stat profile
Speed tier
40
Slow speed tier. Use this with Tailwind, Trick Room, and Choice Scarf assumptions before locking a spread.
Speed lab
60
Final Speed
0
Outspeeds
17
Outsped By
At 0 Speed Stat Points with a Neutral Nature, Ariados reaches 60 Speed and needs 11 Speed Stat Points to outrun Torkoal.
60
0 points
72
12 points
80
20 points
92
32 points
11 Speed Stat Points is the next useful benchmark.
No item data has been recorded for Ariados yet.
No move data has been recorded for Ariados yet.
Team graph
No stable teammate data has been recorded for Ariados yet. Tournament and team imports will fill this section as data refreshes.
Counterplay
KingambitPressures Ariados with Dark/Steel coverage
BasculegionPressures Ariados with Water/Ghost coverage
GarchompPressures Ariados with Dragon/Ground coverage
CharizardPressures Ariados with Fire/Flying coverage
IncineroarPressures Ariados with Fire/Dark coverage
SneaslerPressures Ariados with Fighting/Poison coverage
SinistchaPressures Ariados with Grass/Ghost coverage
WhimsicottPressures Ariados with Grass/Fairy coverage
Core finder
No repeated core has been recorded for Ariados yet.
Build lab
Flexible VGC slot
Ariados Ability: Swarm
Select the block to copy into Showdown or Champions notes.
Tournament evidence
No current regulation tournament data has been recorded for Ariados yet. Check back after the next VantageVGC data refresh.
Team library
No public teams currently include Ariados. New imports will appear here after verification.
Study queue
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Counter Guides
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Counter Guides
Build counterplay for common threats by combining speed control, positioning, type pressure, item scouting, and partner context.
Pokemon Builds
Evaluate a Pokemon build by connecting item, ability, moves, and speed benchmarks to one role.
Getting Started
A practical launch prep guide for moving your VGC workflow into the Pokemon Champions era.
Compare
Compare Ariados with teammates, counters, and nearby role options.
FAQ
Legal in M-B
No current regulation tournament data has been recorded for Ariados yet. Check back after the next VantageVGC data refresh.
No stable teammate sample has been recorded for Ariados yet.
Counter data for Ariados is still building; start by checking type pressure, speed control, and item reveals.