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Ariados
Aquapolis H3/147 • holo-rare
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Number
- H3/147
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- €38.80
- Artist
- Shin-ichi Yoshida
What it does
As long as Ariados is in play, each player must pay an additional Colorless to retreat his or her Active Pokémon. Gluey Slime can't make a player pay more than an additional Colorless to retreat a Pokémon, even if there is more than 1 Ariados in play.
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in January 2003 as part of the Aquapolis expansion, this card represents the final major release in the E-Card series for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was designed to integrate with the Nintendo e-Reader peripheral, featuring a dot-code strip on the side that allowed players to unlock Pokédex data and mini-games when scanned, reflecting an era where the franchise was experimenting with digital-physical hybrid mechanics.
The artwork for this Holo Rare card was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura, who captured the creature in a dark, atmospheric style that became a hallmark of the E-Card aesthetic. Upon its release, the card was notable for its 'Crystal' type variants within the set, though this specific card focuses on the Grass-type classification, and it remains a sought-after piece for collectors who appreciate the unique, functional border design characteristic of the Aquapolis set.
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