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Dark Ariados
Wizards of the Coast•2002
$6.86Market Price
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Dark Ariados Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Dark Ariados is part of Neo Destiny’s signature Dark Pokémon lineup, a mechanic tied to Team Rocket and the idea that a Pokémon’s "destiny" changes depending on how it is raised.
Set Lore
Neo Destiny was the fourth and final Neo Series expansion in English, released on February 28, 2002, which gives Dark Ariados a special place in the closing chapter of the WotC-era Johto sets.
In-Game
The card’s flavor text is pulled from Pokémon Silver, where Ariados is described as spinning a thread that always leads back to its web, perfectly matching this card’s trapping, poison-heavy battle style.
Card History
Ariados made its anime debut in the Johto episode "Ariados, Amigos," so Dark Ariados captures a Pokémon that was still feeling fresh and newly spotlighted when Neo Destiny arrived.
Artist
The artwork is by Toshinao Aoki, and the shadowy Neo-era Dark card frame makes this illustration feel especially sinister compared with standard Ariados cards of the time.
Card Reference
About Dark Ariados
Dark Ariados is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Destiny set, card number 17. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2002. The current market price is $6.86, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Neo Destiny
- Card Number
- #17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2002
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Dark Ariados?
The current market price of Dark Ariados is $6.86. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Dark Ariados from?
Dark Ariados is from the Pokemon Neo Destiny set, card number 17, released in 2002.
Is Dark Ariados worth grading?
Whether Dark Ariados is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Dark Ariados?
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