Ariados (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 007/098 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
007/098
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Ariados (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Ariados (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #007/098 of the S12: Paradigm Trigger 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 (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Ariados (Japanese) (Rare, S12: Paradigm Trigger #007/098) changes hands at roughly $0.35, 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 $0.35, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $1.99.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.39 | $1.39 | $1.39 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.37 | 19 |
Collector Outlook for Ariados (Japanese)
Ariados (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Ariados (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
