Ariados

Gen 1–9 competitive tools

Pokédex / HeartGold / SoulSilver / Ariados

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Name	Version	Level	TM / HM	Egg move	Tutor	Other	Details	Open calc with this move
Bug Bite BugPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	✓	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 20 The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.	Open calc with this move
Constrict NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	Power 10Acc 100PP 35
Poison Sting PoisonPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	Power 15Acc 100PP 35
Scary Face NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 10 The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.	Open calc with this move
String Shot BugStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	✓	—	Acc 95PP 40 The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.	Open calc with this move
Leech Life BugPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	12	—	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 10
Night Shade GhostSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	15	—	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 The user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.	Open calc with this move
Shadow Sneak GhostPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	19	—	—	—	—	Power 40Acc 100PP 30
Fury Swipes NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	23	—	—	—	—	Power 18Acc 80PP 15
Sucker Punch DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	28	—	—	✓	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 5
Spider Web BugStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	32	—	—	—	—	PP 10 The user ensnares the foe with a thin, gooey silk so it can’t flee from battle.	Open calc with this move
Agility PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	37	—	—	—	—	PP 30 The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.	Open calc with this move
Pin Missile BugPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	41	—	—	—	—	Power 25Acc 95PP 20
Psychic PsychicSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	46	TM29	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 10
Poison Jab PoisonPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	50	TM84	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 20
Attract NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM45	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	Open calc with this move
Captivate NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM78	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.	Open calc with this move
Dig GroundPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM28	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 10
Double Team NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM32	—	—	—	PP 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	Open calc with this move
Endure NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM58	—	—	—	PP 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Open calc with this move
Facade NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM42	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Flash NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM70	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.	Open calc with this move
Frustration NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM21	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.	Open calc with this move
Giga Drain GrassSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM19	—	—	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 10
Giga Impact NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM68	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 90PP 5
Hidden Power NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM10	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 15
Hyper Beam NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM15	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 90PP 5
Natural Gift NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM83	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.	Open calc with this move
Protect NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM17	—	—	—	PP 10 It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Open calc with this move
Rest PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM44	—	—	—	PP 5 The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.	Open calc with this move
Return NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM27	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.	Open calc with this move
Secret Power NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM43	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Sleep Talk NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM82	—	—	—	PP 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	Open calc with this move
Sludge Bomb PoisonSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM36	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 10
Solar Beam GrassSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM22	—	—	—	Power 120Acc 100PP 10
Substitute NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM90	—	—	—	PP 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.	Open calc with this move
Sunny Day FireStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM11	—	—	—	PP 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.	Open calc with this move
Swagger NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM87	—	—	—	Acc 85PP 15 The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.	Open calc with this move
Thief DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM46	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 25
Toxic PoisonStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM06	—	—	—	Acc 90PP 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.	Open calc with this move
Bounce FlyingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 85Acc 85PP 5
Signal Beam BugSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15

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