Ariados Unseen Forces #2
Ariados is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Unseen Forces (#2), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It's a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP, evolving from Spinarak, weak to Psychic ×2. Its current blended market value is $15.06 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $550 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 37× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $550$504–$550 | |
| PSA 9 | $59$30–$66 | |
| PSA 8 | 2 sold$43$37–$50 | |
| PSA 7 | $25$22–$25 | |
| PSA 6 | $9$9–$9 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$85.49 grading fee → 36.5× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $549.69 | $85.49 | +$449 | 36.5× |
| PSA 9 | $58.94 | $70.58 | −$27 | 3.9× |
| PSA 8 | $43.47 | $70.42 | −$42 | 2.9× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 148 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 10.1% | $550.00 |
| PSA 9 | 44.6% | $59.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 45.3% | $15.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
18% spreadCurrently 18% cheaper on Cardmarket than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
Card text
Evolves from Spinarak.
About the Pokémon
It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.
Card details
Other Ariados cards
There are 9 different Ariados printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Unseen Forces #2 (Rare Holo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Ariados (Unseen Forces #2) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Ariados from Unseen Forces is worth approximately $15.06 ungraded (near-mint), and around $550 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Ariados?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Ariados from Unseen Forces is worth around $550 — roughly 37× the raw ungraded value of $15.06.
Should I grade my Ariados?
A PSA 10 sells for about $550 versus $15.06 raw — roughly a 37× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Ariados rare?
Ariados is a Rare Holo card from Unseen Forces (card #2), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its current blended market value is $15.06 ungraded.