Ariados 15/123
Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver Base
Released: Feb 10, 2010
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About Ariados
It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It's hard to tell which end is which.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #168
- Card Number 15/123
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date10/02/2010
- SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
- Expansion HeartGold & SoulSilver Base
- 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 Points80 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Leech Life30


Remove from Ariados the number of damage counters equal to the damage you did to the Defending Pokémon.
- Poisonous Saliva50



The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Ariados cautiously prowling through a sun-dappled forest floor, its vibrant red and purple legs poised for action amidst lush green foliage and scattered patches of sunlight.
Playability Overview
Ariados offers solid utility with healing on damage dealt and poison status, but its low HP and modest damage limit its viability in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Forest FloorThis card fits great on a forest floor-themed page. It’s got that sun-dappled light through trees vibe, so put it with other bugs or plant types that feel earthy and grounded. Use it to link your smaller critters with bigger forest dwellers.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Earthy Green / Woodland Crawl / Bug Squad












