Dark Ariados #30
📉 Dip AlertAs card #30 in Team Rocket Returns, Dark Ariados is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $79.99 ungraded.
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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.
Dark Ariados #30 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Dark Ariados at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €37.75 (EUR).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Team Rocket Returns, EX series, 2004.
- 7-day average €3.14; 30-day average €18.97.
- Live market value $79.99 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Dark Ariados price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Ariados #30.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $59.99
- Mid
- $81.79
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.52
- Mid
- $4.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Dark Ariados #30
Dark Ariados is the #30 of 109 card in Team Rocket Returns, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. The card carries 70 HP and Grass/Darkness typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
The card is illustrated by Kyoko Koizumi and currently trades at $79.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $59.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #30 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Kyoko Koizumi
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass / Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Spinarak
- Pokédex
- #168
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Dark Ariados attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Ariados #30 — the playability layer behind the price.
Super Poison Breath
Each Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Breaking Impact
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage for each Colorless Energy in that Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after applying effects to the Retreat Cost). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dark Ariados price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Ariados #30.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($79.99), Normal ($3.51) — 2 versions in total.
At $79.99, Dark Ariados draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $79.99 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Dark Ariados at a trend of €37.75, an average sold price of €35.11 and a near-mint floor of €0.95.
Dark Ariados price history & movement
Recent sales average €3.14 over 7 days versus €18.97 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-83.4%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €2.45, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €37.75.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Dark Ariados, with a recorded low of $79.99 and high of $79.99; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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 $79.99 nets roughly $69.09 on eBay, $69.49 on TCGplayer, $75.64 via Cardmarket, $70.97 on Whatnot or $79.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $10.90.
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 Dark Ariados #30.
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 Dark Ariados?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Ariados #30 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 $79.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $168.78 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $29.59. You need a graded sale of $125.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $66.91 (55.8% 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 Team Rocket Returns
Within Team Rocket Returns it is the #53 most valuable of 106 tracked cards; the set median is $79.82.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 51%.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Dark Ariados valuable
- As a Grass/Darkness-type Pokémon card, Dark Ariados is sought by players and collectors alike.
- A $79.99 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Artwork by Kyoko Koizumi is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era cards like Dark Ariados (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Dark Ariados
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.14 and €18.97) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dark Ariados has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $79.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Dark Ariados can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $79.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Dark Ariados value questions
What is the value of Dark Ariados?
The current TCGplayer market value is $79.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $59.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €37.75.
Is Dark Ariados a good investment?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-83.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Dark Ariados?
Dark Ariados is a Uncommon card from Team Rocket Returns (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Dark Ariados have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($79.99), Normal ($3.51). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Dark Ariados sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $79.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Dark Ariados's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass/Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Kyoko Koizumi also matters to collector demand.
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