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Ariados
Darkness Ablaze 103/189 • uncommon
- Set
- Darkness Ablaze
- Number
- 103/189
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2020
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Market price
- $0.03
- Artist
- Shin Nagasawa
What it does
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Evolution Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
It spews threads from its mouth to catch its prey. When night falls, it leaves its web to go hunt aggressively.
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Where it came from
The Ariados card, numbered 103/189, was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game set Darkness Ablaze, which debuted in August 2020. This set was designed to introduce the powerful V and VMAX mechanics from the Sword & Shield expansion to a wider audience, focusing on the dark and fiery aesthetic associated with the Gigantamax forms of Charizard and Eternatus. Ariados, a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon, serves as an uncommon support piece within this collection, providing players with tactical options during gameplay.
The illustration for this card was created by artist NC Empire, a frequent contributor to the Pokémon TCG who is known for a clean, digital style that emphasizes the distinct physical features of the creatures. In this depiction, Ariados is portrayed in a forest setting, capturing its predatory nature through a dynamic posture. The design was intended to fit seamlessly into the Darkness Ablaze set's thematic emphasis on nocturnal and shadowy Pokémon, receiving standard recognition from players for its utility in competitive deck building.
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