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Dark Ariados Team Rocket Returns 2004
Card · Team Rocket Returns · 2004

Dark Ariados

$34.38 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Uncommon Darkness
Curatorial Commentary

The Dark Ariados card captures a moment in a shadowy forest where the Pokémon lurks, its vibrant red and black body contrasting against the muted greens and browns of its surroundings. It exudes a sense of stealth, poised and ready to strike, as if it has just spotted an unsuspecting prey. The intricate details of its legs and the glint in its eyes add a touch of menace, emphasizing its role as a cunning predator. This scene invites the viewer to feel the tension and anticipation that comes with being in the presen

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Catalogue plate № 30/109
Identity
PokémonAriados
TypeDarkness
RarityUncommon
StageStage 1
Authorship
IllustratorKyoko Koizumi
Year2004
Plate №30/109
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodMysteriousPlayful
CompositionSimpleStatic
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 70
Stage Stage 1 · evolves from Spinarak
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat
Super Poison Breath

Each Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Breaking Impact

Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage for each Colorless Energy in that Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after applying effects to the Retreat Cost). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)