Ariados

Ariados

Selected Masterpiece • H3/147
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

“The Ariados card captures a moment where this long-legged Pokémon is poised in a web-filled environment, its vibrant colors contrasting against the dark backdrop. With its curious gaze and intricate details, Ariados seems to embody both elegance and danger, hinting at its role as a predator. The scene evokes a sense of quiet tension, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a hidden world where every movement matters. This snapshot invites contemplation of the delicate balance in nature.”

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. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

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