Araquanid is a fairly large spider-like Pokémon with a bubble of water surrounding its head. Its six legs are yellow-green for two-thirds of their length, and the final portions are dark blue. Each leg has an opaque bubble enveloping each joint. Its abdomen is dark blue with brown streaks on the top and bottom, with two additional horizontal streaks on the top. These streaks connect to the "collar" that flares out with the shape of the bubble that encloses its head, which is also dark blue. Its eyes are a lighter tone of blue, with whitish-blue waves along the center of each eye. There are forked, brown "eyebrows" directly above the eyes, giving the Pokémon an angry or aggressive expression. On the top of its head, there are three round, short growths that are the same color as its eyes. Both the growths and its eyes are capable of glowing and flashing. Below its head, there is a mouth accompanied by hanging mandibles.
With its water bubble, Araquanid can deliver headbutts, which can suck in small Pokémon and cause them to drown. However, in spite of its unnerving appearance, it is a caring Pokémon. It can use its bubble to encircle and protect weak and vulnerable Pokémon.
Araquanid can be seen as a counterpart to Masquerain. Both share the Bug type and the same base stat totals, and both can be found at Malie Garden in Pokémon Sun and Moon, taking the place of the other depending on the time, with Araquanid being found during the day and Masquerain at night.
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For other sprites and images, please see Araquanid images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
