Type matchups
Damage Dewpider takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Bug type, Dewpider has 3 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Water/Bug typing.
- With Water Bubble: Fire 1× → ½×
- With Water Absorb: Water ½× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 38
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 52
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 72
- Speed
- 27
- Total
- 269
Dewpider has a base stat total of 269, higher than 7% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (72). Its Attack (40) and Sp. Atk (40) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 27 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 38 HP, 52 Defense and 72 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Dewpider can have the abilities Water Bubble and Water Absorb.
How to beat Dewpider
Dewpider takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Water and Bug moves. Dragonite hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Water and Bug moves. Salamence hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Water and Bug moves.
Evolution
Dewpider is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Dewpider → Araquanid) and evolves into Araquanid.
Best counters to Dewpider
Frequently asked questions
What is Dewpider weak to?
As a Water/Bug type, Dewpider takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Electric moves.
What is Dewpider resistant to?
Dewpider resists Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Dewpider?
Strong type-based picks include Rayquaza, Dragonite and Salamence, which hit Dewpider with super-effective attacks.