Araquanid

🎯 Best Counters Against Araquanid

Top Pokémon to use when battling Araquanid in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
6	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
7	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Vikavolt	Bug Electric	254	158	184	3,566
10	Zapdos	Electric Flying	253	185	207	4,035

📖 Complete Araquanid Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Araquanid (#752) is a Water/Bug-type Pokémon from the Alola region (Generation 7) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,090 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Araquanid can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Araquanid in 2026.

📊 Araquanid Stats Analysis

Araquanid's Attack stat is 126 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Araquanid may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 219 Defense (Excellent) and 169 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 514. This gives Araquanid reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Araquanid's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Araquanid Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Araquanid depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Infestation (Fast) with Bug Buzz (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Araquanid has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Araquanid PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Araquanid can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Bug typing provides useful matchups against Water, Ice, Steel-type threats while being weak to Electric, Flying, Rock types.

Master League

In Master League, Araquanid faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Araquanid Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Araquanid's effectiveness depends on its typing and 126 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Araquanid use Electric, Flying-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Araquanid in Pokémon GO

Araquanid can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Araquanid Evolution Guide

Araquanid is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Dewpider (#751)
• Araquanid (#752) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Araquanid in Pokémon GO

Shiny Araquanid is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Araquanid gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,228 - 1,305 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Araquanid

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.