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Ariados
- Number
- 6
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- Energy
- Grass
It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.
Ariados - Ancient Origins
Ariados is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Ancient Origins Pokémon TCG set, released 2015, illustrated by Hajime Kusajima. It sits at card number 6 in the Ancient Origins checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.34 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Ariados has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#6 in Ancient Origins) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 40Average
Weak icon status.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
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Ariados FAQ
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How much is Ariados from Ancient Origins worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $0.34 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Ariados?
This printing is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Ariados has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Ariados?
Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card. See Hajime Kusajima's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Ariados released?
The Ancient Origins set released in 2015. This specific card (#6 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Ariados?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Ancient Origins set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.