Ariados Aquapolis #3
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Ariados is a Rare Pokémon card from Aquapolis (#3), illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida. It's a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP, evolving from Spinarak, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $25.00 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $299 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 12× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 15 | $299$150–$370 | |
| PSA 9pop 35 | $73$19–$100 | |
| PSA 8pop 38 | $43$16–$59 | |
| PSA 7pop 12 | $15$15–$16 | |
| PSA 6pop 7 | $15$15–$15 |
Price history · Raw
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
Only 13% of 112 PSA-graded Ariados copies are a gem-mint 10 (15 of 112) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (8 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 13.4% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$201); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $298.79 | $72.98 | +$201 | 12.0× |
| PSA 9 | $72.73 | $70.72 | −$23 | 2.9× |
| PSA 8 | $42.77 | $70.42 | −$53 | 1.7× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 112 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 13.4% | $299.00 |
| PSA 9 | 31.3% | $73.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 55.4% | $25.00 |
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
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
33% spreadCurrently 33% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. 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.
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 Aquapolis #3 (Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Ariados (Aquapolis #3) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Ariados from Aquapolis is worth approximately $25.00 ungraded (near-mint), and around $299 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 Aquapolis is worth around $299 — roughly 12× the raw ungraded value of $25.00.
Should I grade my Ariados?
A PSA 10 sells for about $299 versus $25.00 raw — roughly a 12× 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 card from Aquapolis (card #3), illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida. Its current blended market value is $25.00 ungraded.