Ariados

Ariados

Selected Masterpiece • 3/147
Market Price $15.66
Aquapolis E-Card 2003
The Illustrator

Shin-ichi Yoshida

Shin-ichi Yoshida is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2021, spanning 52 cards. Work appears across Neo Discovery and Neo Destiny, with strong representation in Aquapolis. The look favors vibrant, contrasting color and clear, character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“Ariados is depicted in a moment of quiet vigilance, its vibrant colors contrasting against a muted background that suggests a dense forest. The spider Pokémon appears poised, ready to spring into action, embodying a sense of both grace and menace. Its intricate legs and large eyes draw the viewer into its world, where every detail matters in the dance of survival. This snapshot captures the essence of Ariados, a creature that thrives in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.”

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 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Grass
Era
E-Card
Release
15/01/2003

Spider Force

20+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage. If tails, this attack does 20 damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness
×2