Ariados
Ariados is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Aquapolis (#H3). The set released in 2003. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Ariados suits collectors working on Aquapolis who need the Rare Holo 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 Aquapolis?
Ariados is a Pokémon card in Aquapolis numbered H3. It evolves from Spinarak. National Pokédex #168. 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.
What is Ariados worth today?
Ariados lacks a strong public price in this snapshot; use recent sold listings for the same set, number, and finish. 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 | Aquapolis |
|---|---|
| Number | H3 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | — |
| Cardmarket EUR | €44.93 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 70 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Evolves from | Spinarak |
| Spider Force | GrassColorless 20+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage. If tails, this attack does 20 damage and the defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. |
| Gluey Slime | As long as Ariados is in play, each player must pay an additional Colorless to retreat his or her Active Pokémon. Gluey Slime can't make a player pay more than an additional Colorless to retreat a Pokémon, even if there is more than 1 Ariados in play. |
| Weakness | Fire ×2 |
How collectible is Ariados?
Ariados is listed as Rare Holo in Aquapolis. 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 Aquapolis, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida. 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 Aquapolis should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Ariados is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Aquapolis, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Set metadata and rarity help cross-check listings against the correct printing before you buy.
Cons
- Market pricing may be thin or stale for this printing; confirm with recent sold comps.
Verdict: Prioritize verifying the exact printing and finish before transacting; pricing may need live comps at sale time.
FAQ
How much is Ariados worth?
Ariados may not have reliable public market pricing in our current snapshot. Check recent sold listings for the same set, number, and finish before buying or selling.
What set is Ariados from?
Ariados is listed in Aquapolis (E-Card) as card #H3. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
How rare is Ariados?
Our catalog lists Ariados as Rare Holo in Aquapolis. 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 Aquapolis. 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.