Question 1

What is the current market value of Ariados #103?

Accepted Answer

Ariados from Darkness Ablaze is currently trading around $0.08. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 3.7%. It now sits 24.4% above its 30-day average of $0.06. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.04 to $0.15 (137% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Ariados #103 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly movement is positive (3.7%), and value remains materially above its recent low (100%). With a 137% 90-day spread ($0.04-$0.15), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 24.4% above its 30-day reference ($0.06). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +12400% above raw pricing. PSA 10 is currently around $10.00.

Question 3

What is Ariados #103 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2020, Darkness Ablaze introduced this print of Ariados. The printed flavor text states: "It spews threads from its mouth to catch its prey. When night falls, it leaves its web to go hunt aggressively." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 110. Energy typing is Darkness. Ariados evolves from Spinarak. This card has the following ability: "Spider Net". Attack line includes "Poison Sting". The card has a weakness to Fighting. The retreat cost for this card is 2. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Ariados cards available?

Accepted Answer

Ariados sits within a broader pool of Ariados variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.05-$74.97, a 149840% band. Against the sample mean of $12.60, this card is -99%. Notable alternatives include Ariados #H3 (Aquapolis) at $74.97, Ariados #2 (Perfect Order) at $0.08, Ariados #5 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.05, and Ariados #4 (Silver Tempest) at $0.18.

Question 5

What set is Ariados #103 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Darkness Ablaze was released in 2020. Series classification for this set is Sword & Shield. Set size is 201 cards, which categorizes Darkness Ablaze as large. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Ariados (#103) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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