Ariados 6/98

Name: Ariados #6 - Ancient Origins | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: xy7-6
Price: 0.11 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Ancient Origins Released: Aug 12, 2015

Pokémon

Grass Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 9.3 packs (10.8%) Evolves From: Spinarak

Raw Prices

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0.11 $0.01 (10.00%)

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0.41 $0.08 (24.24%)

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0.74

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	9.00	—	x82

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA8	14.00	—	x34

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
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PSA 3 Very Good
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PSA 1 Poor
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Is Ariados 6/98 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.11 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.31

$0.11

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PSA 10 −$20.28

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.11 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Ariados

It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Ariados
National Pokédex #[168]
Card Number 6/98
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorHajime Kusajima
Release Date12/08/2015
SeriesXY
Expansion Ancient Origins
Evolves From
Spinarak
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Ability: Poisonous Nest
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may use this Ability. Both Active Pokémon (except for Grass Pokémon) are now Poisoned.

Attacks

Impound30
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Ariados poised menacingly on lush green grass, its vibrant red and purple body contrasting with the natural surroundings, exuding a sense of readiness and alertness in a bright, sunlit environment.

Playability Overview

Ariados offers strategic value with its Poisonous Nest ability to poison both active Pokémon and its Impound attack to prevent retreat, but its low HP and modest damage limit its effectiveness in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Bright MeadowThis card fits well in a sunny, open-field themed page. Use it as a solid middle card among other bug or grass types, especially those with bright, natural backgrounds. The fresh green grass and lively colors keep the page feeling light and energetic.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Fresh / Bright Green / Bug Squad / Daylight

Ariados 6/98