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Dark Ariados [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2002
$15.02Market Price
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Dark Ariados [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Dark Ariados stands out as one of Neo Destiny’s sinister Dark Pokémon, and its attack pair of Entangle and Poison Bind perfectly sells the card’s identity as a trap-setting ambusher that drags prey in and locks it down.
In-Game
This card’s flavor text is adapted from Ariados’s Pokémon Silver Pokédex entry, tying the card directly to the Johto games by emphasizing the signature thread Ariados leaves behind to lead back to its web.
Set Lore
Dark Ariados belongs to Neo Destiny, the final main English expansion of the original Neo era, which gives every 1st Edition copy extra end-of-era appeal for Wizards of the Coast collectors.
Artist
The artwork is by Toshinao Aoki, an early Pokémon TCG illustrator whose whimsical style reaches back to the franchise’s earliest card years, making cards like this feel especially rooted in vintage Pokémon history.
Cultural Impact
For collectors who love Team Rocket-era themes, Dark Ariados captures the classic ‘corrupted Pokémon’ concept that made Dark cards so memorable in vintage sets, turning an already creepy Johto spider into something even more menacing.
Card Reference
About Dark Ariados [1st Edition]
Dark Ariados [1st Edition] 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 $15.02, 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 [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Dark Ariados [1st Edition] is $15.02. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Dark Ariados [1st Edition] from?
Dark Ariados [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Neo Destiny set, card number 17, released in 2002.
Is Dark Ariados [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Dark Ariados [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Dark Ariados [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.