Ariados 6/98
Pokemon card from Ancient Origins · released Aug 12, 2015
Ariados is an Uncommon Grass-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 6/98 in Ancient Origins (released Aug 12, 2015), illustrated by Hajime Kusajima. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$0.47 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$0.43 to ~$0.47, up $0.04.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$0.07 | ~$0.03 | ~$0.25 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$0.47 | ~$0.15 | ~$0.47 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Ancient Origins |
| Number | 6/98 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Grass |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Spinarak |
| Artist | Hajime Kusajima |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number6/98Card 6 of the 98 in the main Ancient Origins list.
- Set symbol
The small Ancient Origins symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityUncommon: a black diamond.
- Illustrator“Illus. Hajime Kusajima” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: Poisonous NestOnce during your turn (before your attack), you may use this Ability. Both Active Pokémon (except for Grass Pokémon) are now Poisoned.
Impound30The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Weakness: Fire ×2 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Ariados printings
More Ancient Origins cards
All Ariados cards · Ancient Origins price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.