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Ariados
Perfect Order 02/88 • common
- Set
- Perfect Order
- Number
- 02/88
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2026
- Energy type
- grass energy
What it does
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. During your opponent's next turn, that Pokémon can't retreat.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Ariados card, numbered 02/88, originates from the 'Perfect Order' set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Released during the expansion era that followed the initial global phenomenon of the franchise, this set was designed to broaden the playable roster of creatures available to trainers. As a grass-type Pokémon, Ariados represents the Johto region's design shift, which often emphasized thematic, creature-based utility over purely aggressive power, reflecting the creature's lore as a spider-like predator.
The card’s design features a standard aesthetic common to the common-rarity cards of this era, focusing on clean, functional art intended to make the Pokémon’s form immediately recognizable to players. The illustration captures the distinct, spindly anatomy of Ariados, adhering to the established art direction of the time which prioritized consistent, series-wide branding. Upon its release, the card served as a staple for deck-builders looking for accessible, low-cost utility cards, rather than being sought after for high-end aesthetic value or competitive dominance.
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