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5 facts about this card
Aquapolis Ariados is one of the e-Reader era rares that was printed with both holofoil and non-holo variants, and Bulbapedia notes a quirky text error on the holo version where "defending Pokémon" is not capitalized correctly.
This card’s e-Reader Pokédex data is pulled from Pokémon Crystal, tying the card directly back to Ariados’s Johto-era game identity as a nocturnal hunter that prowls after dark instead of staying in one nest.
Aquapolis was the second main expansion of the e-Card Series in English and introduced Crystal Pokémon, making cards from this set feel like part of one of the most experimental and collectible periods in Wizards-era Pokémon TCG history.
Unlike the set’s H-numbered holo rares, Aquapolis cards outside that holo subset were also available as Reverse Holos, which is exactly why this Ariados reverse holo stands out as a distinctive chase variant for set builders.
Shin-ichi Yoshida illustrated Ariados in Aquapolis, placing this card within a Wizards-era body of work that also includes standout cards across Neo, Expedition, Skyridge, and even Pokémon VS.
Card Reference
Ariados [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Aquapolis set, card number 3. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2003. The current market price is $25.00, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
The current market price of Ariados [Reverse Holo] is $25.00. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Ariados [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon Aquapolis set, card number 3, released in 2003.
Whether Ariados [Reverse Holo] 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.
You can buy or sell Ariados [Reverse Holo] 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.