Ariados #2
📉 Dip AlertAriados is card #2 from Unseen Forces, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $36.50 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Ariados #2 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Ariados at a glance
- Recent averages: €6.28 (7d), €9.01 (30d).
- Trades around $36.50 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €7.88 (EUR).
- From Unseen Forces (EX), released 2005.
Ariados price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ariados #2.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $29.20
- Mid
- $37.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $13.00
- Mid
- $20.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Ariados #2
Ariados is the #2 of 115 card in Unseen Forces, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $36.50, with listings from $29.20 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #2 / 115
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Spinarak
- Pokédex
- #168
- Released
- 2005/08/22
Ariados attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ariados #2 — the playability layer behind the price.
Reactive Poison
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.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Ariados price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ariados #2.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($36.50), Holofoil ($18.93).
This $36.50 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $36.50, Ariados draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Ariados at a trend of €7.88, an average sold price of €5.64 and a near-mint floor of €1.35.
Ariados price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €6.28, 30.3% below the 30-day average of €9.01.
Latest daily average €10.00 against a trend price of €7.88.
Ariados has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $36.50 to $36.50; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Ariados?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $36.50 market translates to a net of about $31.36 (eBay), $31.55 (TCGplayer), $34.33 (Cardmarket), $32.22 (Whatnot) or $36.50 (direct). That $5.14 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Ariados #2.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Ariados?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ariados #2 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Ariados #2.
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 $36.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $39.38 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $82.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $3.78 (4.9% 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.
Ariados within Unseen Forces
By market value Ariados sits at #94 of 138 in Unseen Forces (set median $51.20).
That is 29% below the middle of the set — a top-33% position.
The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.
What makes Ariados valuable
- Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At $36.50 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- At Rare rarity, Ariados is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Ariados is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Classic-era cards like Ariados (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Ariados
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $36.50 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $36.50 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Ariados can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Ariados can realise well above the $29.20 low end.
- For Ariados, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Ariados value questions
What is Ariados #2 worth?
Ariados trades near $36.50 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $29.20–—; Cardmarket shows €7.88.
Will Ariados hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-30.3% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Ariados rare?
Ariados is a Rare card from Unseen Forces (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Ariados are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($36.50), Holofoil ($18.93). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Ariados sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $36.50. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Ariados?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
Other Ariados cards
Ariados appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
