Ariados

Ariados

Selected Masterpiece • 4/195
Artist Tika Matsuno
Market Price $0.15
Silver Tempest Sword & Shield 2022
The Illustrator

Tika Matsuno

Tika Matsuno has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2019, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases, including Scarlet & Violet and SWSH Black Star Promos, in a whimsical, pastel-leaning style.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Ariados poised gracefully in a lush, green environment, its vibrant colors contrasting beautifully against the intricate web it has spun. The scene captures a moment of stillness, as if Ariados is both a guardian and a hunter in its natural habitat. The delicate threads glisten with dew, hinting at the early morning light filtering through the leaves. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the balance of nature, where every detail plays a role in the life of this long-legged Pokémon.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 20, 2026.

Card Type Grass
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
11/11/2022

Pierce

50
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost