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Ariados
- Number
- 15
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Grass
It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It's hard to tell which end is which.
Ariados - HeartGold & SoulSilver
Ariados is a Rare Pokémon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokémon TCG set, released 2010, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 15 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare, pulled roughly 1 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $2.05 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 (#15 in HeartGold & SoulSilver) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Market Price History
Other printings of Ariados
Ariados FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Ariados from HeartGold & SoulSilver worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $2.05 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 a standard rare, pulled roughly 1 per pack (the card is labeled "Rare" 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?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori'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 HeartGold & SoulSilver set released in 2010. This specific card (#15 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Ariados?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver 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.