Remove from Ariados the number of damage counters equal to the damage you did to the Defending Pokémon.
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
HeartGold & SoulSilver entered circulation in 2010. Series classification for this set is HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Set size is 124 cards, which categorizes HeartGold & SoulSilver as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 16 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
In the HeartGold & SoulSilver checklist, Ariados occupies position #15 as a Rare card.
Ariados appears in HeartGold & SoulSilver, released in 2010. Card flavor text reads: "It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth.
It's hard to tell which end is which." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare.
Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Grass.
This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This card evolves from Spinarak.
Ariados (HeartGold & SoulSilver) is presently valued at about $0.91 in raw condition. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%.
Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.92). The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.86 and a peak around $0.93 (8% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement.
Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.
Ariados sits within a broader pool of Ariados variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets.
Observed alternatives run from $0.10 to $1.73 (1630% spread). The current card sits +119% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.42.
Notable alternatives include Ariados #6 (Ancient Origins) at $0.20, Ariados #TG09 (Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery) at $1.73, Ariados #103 (Darkness Ablaze) at $0.13, and Ariados #4 (Silver Tempest) at $0.14.
Current valuation lens: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 8% 90-day spread ($0.86-$0.93), this card currently tracks as low-volatility.
Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.92). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.
