Ariados 2/115

Name: Ariados #2 - Unseen Forces | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex10-2
Price: 14.78 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Unseen Forces Released: Aug 1, 2005

Pokémon

Grass Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 76 packs (1.3%) Evolves From: Spinarak

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holofoil

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14.78

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reverse Holofoil

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14.85

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	549.69	243.56%	x37
PSA9	17.11	—	x1.2
PSA8	24.40	5.43%	x1.7
PSA7	24.97	—	x1.7

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	353.96	—	x24
PSA9	82.65	—	x5.6
PSA8	40.08	—	x2.7
PSA7	19.99	—	x1.3

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Ariados
National Pokédex #168
Card Number 2/115
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date01/08/2005
SeriesEX
Expansion Unseen Forces
Evolves From
Spinarak
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 Psychic ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Reactive Poison10+
Does 10 damage plus 30 more damage for each Special Condition affecting the Defending Pokémon.
Spider Trap
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.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Ariados lurking in a dark, sparkling forest, its multiple legs poised and sharp spikes ready. Its intense eyes focus ahead, blending stealth and menace in an eerie, vibrant woodland setting.

Playability Overview

Ariados offers tactical disruption by inflicting status conditions and forcing switches, but its low HP and modest damage limit its viability in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Dark Forest CreepersThis Ariados card fits nicely on a shadowy forest page. Use it as a solid middle card surrounded by other bug types and Pokémon with dark, mysterious backgrounds. It pairs well with cards showing nighttime woods or dense foliage to keep that creepy forest vibe consistent.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Mysterious / Dark Green / Night Walker / Bug Squad