Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Araquanid
Say it: ARA-qua-ni-d
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Araquanid is the Water Bubble Pokémon — Water and Bug from Dewpider. In Pokémon GO, Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Bug helps against Grass, Psychic, and Dark. Flying, Rock, and Electric punish it. Catch Dewpider/Araquanid from the wild, eggs, or events.
Say it: ARA-qua-ni-d
Araquanid (#752) is a Water / Bug Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Dewpider. Trainers use it as a niche Great League option with Infestation / Bug Bite + Mirror Coat / Bubble Beam, not as a top raid Water or Bug attacker. Against Araquanid, lead with Flying, Rock, or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Araquanid is a Water / Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0752. Use the Water/Bug type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Invest only for PvP spice. Infestation + Mirror Coat is the famous bait kit; Bug Buzz / Water Pulse for damage. Shadow Araquanid is glassier — remove Frustration only if you want Shadow DPS novelty. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
- Bug moves hit Grass, Psychic, and Dark hard.
When Araquanid is your opponent, Electric, Flying, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 126
- Defense
- 219
- Stamina
- 169
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Araquanid’s always-available TM pool. Build Infestation + Mirror Coat first for Great League spice.
Fast
- Infestation · Standard
PvP energy / default
- Bug Bite · Standard
Bug damage option
Charged
- Mirror Coat · Standard
PvP Psychic bait
- Bug Buzz · Standard
Bug nuke
- Bubble Beam · Standard
Water utility
- Water Pulse · Standard
Water alternate
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- infestation
- bug bite
Charged
- bug buzz
- bubble beam
- mirror coat
- water pulse
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #109 of 954 · CP 1488
Infestation + Bug Buzz
- Ultra League · rank #392 of 747 · CP 2065
Infestation + Bug Buzz
- Master League · rank #553 of 1023 · CP 2065
Infestation + Bug Buzz
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.