Ariados H3/H32
Set: Aquapolis
Released: Jan 15, 2003
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #168
- Card Number H3/H32
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorShin-ichi Yoshida
- Release Date15/01/2003
- SeriesE-Card
- Expansion Aquapolis
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2
Grass 
Fire ×2 Abilities
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Poké-Body:
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.
Attacks
- Spider Force20+
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.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Ariados poised in a dynamic stance against a starry night backdrop, its vibrant red and yellow legs extended, ready to strike with focused eyes and a sharp horn aimed forward.
Playability Overview
Ariados offers strategic disruption with its Poké-BODY that increases retreat costs, but its moderate HP and reliance on coin flips for attacks limit its consistent effectiveness in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Night Forest CrawlThis Ariados card fits great on a darker, nighttime forest page. Use it as a solid middle card with other bug and forest Pokémon, especially ones with spooky or shadowy backgrounds. It helps tie together glow-in-the-dark or starry night vibes nicely.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Spooky / Dark Green / Night Crawl / Bug Squad
