Dark Ariados #17
📉 Dip AlertFrom Neo Destiny, Dark Ariados (#17) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $8.51 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Dark Ariados #17 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Dark Ariados at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €10.79.
- Set: Neo Destiny (Neo, 2002).
- 7-day average €9.94; 30-day average €9.07.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Trades around $8.51 on TCGplayer.
Dark Ariados price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Ariados #17.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.59
- Mid
- $13.52
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Dark Ariados #17
Dark Ariados is the #17 of 105 card in Neo Destiny, a vintage-era set released in 2002 as part of the Neo series. A Grass-type (60 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Toshinao Aoki and currently trades at $8.51 for the Unlimited printing, with a low-to-high range of $7.59 to —.
“Wherever it goes, it spins a thread that always leads back to its web.”
Printed flavour text on the Neo Destiny #17 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Series
- Neo
- Number
- #17 / 105
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Toshinao Aoki
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Spinarak
- Pokédex
- #168
- Released
- 2002/02/28
Dark Ariados attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Ariados #17 — the playability layer behind the price.
Entangle
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and switch it with the Defending Pokémon, then flip a coin. If heads, the new Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Poison Bind
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat until the end of your opponent's next turn and if the effect of an attack, Pokémon Power, or Trainer card would change that player's Active Pokémon, that part of the effect does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dark Ariados price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Ariados #17.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Unlimited at $8.51.
In the $8.51 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $8.51 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Dark Ariados trends at €10.79 on Cardmarket (avg sold €8.62, lowest NM €0.95).
Dark Ariados price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €9.94, 9.6% above the 30-day average of €9.07.
Latest daily average €9.68 against a trend price of €10.79.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Dark Ariados, with a recorded low of $8.33 and high of $16.91; current value is at 2% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 24.4%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 50.7%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Dark Ariados?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Dark Ariados at $8.51 nets roughly $7.08 on eBay, $7.12 on TCGplayer, $7.73 via Cardmarket, $7.28 on Whatnot or $8.51 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.43.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Should you grade Dark Ariados?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Ariados #17 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $8.51 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $54.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-55.9% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Dark Ariados within Neo Destiny
Dark Ariados ranks #55 of 71 tracked Neo Destiny cards by market value, against a set median of $26.66.
That is 68% below the middle of the set — a top-24% position.
The set's top card is Shining Celebi (#106), valued at $1,801.00.
What makes Dark Ariados valuable
- Dark Ariados is a Grass card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- As a 2002 vintage card, Dark Ariados benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Artwork by Toshinao Aoki is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Dark Ariados
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dark Ariados has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€9.94 and €9.07) to time entries and exits.
- For Dark Ariados, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Unlimited prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Neo Destiny was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Dark Ariados can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Dark Ariados value questions
What is Dark Ariados #17 worth?
Dark Ariados trades near $8.51 on TCGplayer (Unlimited), ranging $7.59–—; Cardmarket shows €10.79.
Should I buy Dark Ariados?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Neo set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Dark Ariados rare?
Dark Ariados is a Rare card from Neo Destiny (Neo series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Dark Ariados?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Unlimited ($8.51). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Dark Ariados?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.51. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Dark Ariados cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Neo set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Toshinao Aoki also matters to collector demand.
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