Ariados
Ariados is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Mysterious Treasures (#20). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.42 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2007. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Ariados suits collectors working on Mysterious Treasures who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Ariados from Mysterious Treasures?
Ariados is a Pokémon card in Mysterious Treasures numbered 20. It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends. National Pokédex #168. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Ariados worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.42 for Ariados. Low and high spread runs $0.48 to $30.00. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $1.42; Normal: $0.52. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Mysterious Treasures |
|---|---|
| Number | 20 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.42 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.44 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $1.42 |
| Normal | $0.52 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 80 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Evolves from | Spinarak |
| Offensive Needle | GrassColorless 20 Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. |
| Sticky | The Retreat Cost for each player's Pokémon (excluding Ariados) is Colorless more. |
| Weakness | Fire +20 |
How collectible is Ariados?
Ariados is listed as Rare in Mysterious Treasures. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Ariados?
Catalog fields: set Mysterious Treasures, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Midori Harada. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Ariados from Mysterious Treasures should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Ariados is catalogued as Rare printing in Mysterious Treasures, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $1.42 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $1.42; Normal: $0.52).
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1.42 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Ariados worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.42 for ungraded Ariados from Mysterious Treasures. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Ariados from?
Ariados is listed in Mysterious Treasures (Diamond & Pearl) as card #20. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Ariados?
Our catalog lists Ariados as Rare in Mysterious Treasures. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Ariados good for collectors or players?
Ariados includes gameplay stats in Mysterious Treasures. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Ariados?
Finish variants of Ariados carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $1.42; Normal: $0.52 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.