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NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0752

Araquanid

WaterBug

It delivers headbutts with the water bubble on its head. Small Pokémon get sucked into the bubble, where they drown.

Category
Water Bubble Pokémon
Height
1.8 m
Weight
82 kg
Generation
VII
Abilities
Water Bubble

Halves damage from Fire moves, doubles damage of Water moves, and prevents burns.

Water Absorb Hidden ability

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

AraquanidWater Bubble Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
68
AttackStrength of physical moves.
70
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
92
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
50
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
132
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
42
Base stat total 454

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Electric
×2
Flying
×2
Rock
×2

Resists

Water
×0.5
Ice
×0.5
Fighting
×0.5
Ground
×0.5
Steel
×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 20
Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
BitePhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 21
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 21
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Water GunSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Hydro PumpSpecial · WaterPower 110Accuracy 80%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SurfSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Ice BeamSpecial · IcePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
BlizzardSpecial · IcePower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Bubble BeamSpecial · WaterPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 16
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 16
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12
Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ToxicStatus · PoisonPower Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Double TeamStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
ReflectStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
WaterfallPhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Leech LifePhysical · BugPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 33
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 33
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 56
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 56
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
BubbleSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
RestStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Spider WebStatus · BugPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 8
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8
SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ProtectStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Scary FaceStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Giga DrainSpecial · GrassPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
EndureStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SwaggerStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
AttractStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ReturnPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
SafeguardStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
CrunchPhysical · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 38
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 38
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 26
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 26
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Mirror CoatSpecial · PsychicPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 50
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 50
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 62
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 62
  • Champions · Train
StockpileStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Stores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Egg
  • Champions · Train
Spit UpSpecial · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Egg
  • Champions · Train
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Magic CoatStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
EndeavorPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
DivePhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Signal BeamSpecial · BugPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Iron DefenseStatus · SteelPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Water PulseSpecial · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Aqua RingStatus · WaterPower Accuracy Details +

Restores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 26
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 26
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 16
  • Champions · Train
Poison JabPhysical · PoisonPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
X-ScissorPhysical · BugPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Bug BuzzSpecial · BugPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Bug BitePhysical · BugPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Wide GuardStatus · RockPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Power SplitStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Averages Attack and Special Attack with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Egg
  • Champions · Train
Wonder RoomStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

All Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Magic RoomStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Negates held items for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SoakStatus · WaterPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Changes the target’s type to Water.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 32
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 32
  • Champions · Train
EntrainmentStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Copies the user’s ability onto the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 62
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 62
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 38
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 38
  • Champions · Train
RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ScaldSpecial · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Frost BreathSpecial · IcePower 60Accuracy 90%Details +

Always scores a critical hit.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sticky WebStatus · BugPower Accuracy Details +

Covers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Egg
  • Champions · Train
ConfideStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
InfestationSpecial · BugPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Laser FocusStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Guarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
LungePhysical · BugPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 45
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 45
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 44
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 44
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
LiquidationPhysical · WaterPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 57
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 57
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 50
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 50
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Skitter SmackPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
PouncePhysical · BugPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TrailblazePhysical · GrassPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Chilling WaterSpecial · WaterPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Sun

It delivers headbutts with the water bubble on its head. Small Pokémon get sucked into the bubble, where they drown.

Moon

Despite what its appearance suggests, it cares for others. If it finds vulnerable, weak Pokémon, it protectively brings them into its water bubble.

Ultra Sun

It usually passes its time in the water. When its belly is full, it stores its subdued prey in the water bubble on its head.

Ultra Moon

It has a habit of storing things it values in its water bubble. If its Trainer doesn’t watch out, Araquanid will try to put them in its bubble!

Sword

It launches water bubbles with its legs, drowning prey within the bubbles. This Pokémon can then take its time to savor its meal.

Shield

It acts as a caretaker for Dewpider, putting them inside its bubble and letting them eat any leftover food.

POKÉMON TCG

Araquanid trading cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12