Ariados
Ariados is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Unseen Forces (#2). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $14.85 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2005. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Ariados suits collectors working on Unseen Forces 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 Unseen Forces?
Ariados is a Pokémon card in Unseen Forces numbered 2. 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?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $14.85 for Ariados. Low and high spread runs $30.70 to $80.00. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $14.85; Holofoil: $14.78. 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 | Unseen Forces |
|---|---|
| Number | 2 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $14.85 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €12.30 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $14.85 |
| Holofoil | $14.78 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 70 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Evolves from | Spinarak |
| Reactive Poison | Colorless 10+ Does 10 damage plus 30 more damage for each Special Condition affecting the Defending Pokémon. |
| Spider Trap | Grass The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep and Poisoned. Before applying this effect, you may switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. If you do, the new Defending Pokémon is now Asleep and Poisoned. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch. |
| Weakness | Psychic ×2 |
How collectible is Ariados?
Ariados is listed as Rare Holo in Unseen Forces. 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 Unseen Forces, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. 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 Unseen Forces should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Ariados is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Unseen Forces, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $14.85 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $14.85; Holofoil: $14.78).
- Illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $14.85 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 $14.85 for ungraded Ariados from Unseen Forces. 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 Unseen Forces (EX) as card #2. 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 Unseen Forces. 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 Unseen Forces. 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: $14.85; Holofoil: $14.78 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.
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