Ariados
Aquapolis · 003/147 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
AquapolisNumber
003/147
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Ariados: Rarity & Collectibility
Ariados in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #003/147 of the Aquapolis set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Ariados?
In 2026, a Near Mint Ariados (Rare, Aquapolis #003/147) changes hands at roughly $20.00, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $20.00, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $6.68. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $20.00, Lightly Played $21.53, Moderately Played $13.00, Heavily Played $6.00, Damaged $6.68 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Ariados is valued near $150.00 — about 7.5x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Ariados: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Ariados sits around $150.00 — roughly 7.5x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $30.01, CGC 10 $149.99, PSA 8 $25.00 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $28.99 | $28.99 | $28.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $15.52 | $15.52 | $15.52 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $16.50 | $14.50 | $18.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $30.01 | $30.01 | $30.01 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.68 | $6.68 | $6.68 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $21.53 | $21.53 | $21.53 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 14 |
Collector Outlook for Ariados
Ariados holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Ariados on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.