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5 facts about this card
Ariados #2 is one of the opening holo rares in EX Unseen Forces, giving this reverse holo an especially memorable early-set slot in a Johto-themed expansion collectors still chase for its deep ex-era checklist.
What makes the reverse holo version instantly recognizable is EX Unseen Forces’ distinctive 3D Poké Ball reverse foil pattern, one of the signature finishes of the ex era.
EX Unseen Forces was built around Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, so pulling Ariados feels like opening a direct tribute to Johto’s Generation II roster.
This card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the original cornerstone artists of the Pokémon TCG, which gives even a niche Johto holo like Ariados extra collector prestige.
Ariados’ name is thought to reference Ariadne of Greek myth, a fitting nod for a spider Pokémon whose identity is all about threads, traps, and tangled paths.
Card Reference
Ariados [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Unseen Forces set, card number 2. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the EX Series era, and was released in 2005. The current market price is $27.43, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
The current market price of Ariados [Reverse Holo] is $27.43. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Ariados [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon Unseen Forces set, card number 2, released in 2005.
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.