| Set | Aquapolis |
| Card number | 3 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Shin-ichi Yoshida |
| Released | Jan 2003 |
Ariados #3 Value (Aquapolis)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Ariados is a rare Pokémon card in the Aquapolis E-Card series released in early 2003. Rendered by Shin-ichi Yoshida, it shows the dark bug-type Pokémon with period-accurate game mechanics and rarity consistent with other rare Pokémon in this set.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $19.01 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €6.99 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €4.15 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €3.85 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 146 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $141.83 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Why Ariados #3 is priced where it is
Ariados #3 is a Rare Pokémon card from Aquapolis, the E-Card era (2003). It ranks as number 98 by price out of 182 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 7.5x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($19.01 to $19.01). The illustration is by Shin-ichi Yoshida.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $88.78 | 1 |
| CGC | 8 | $17.02 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $141.83 | 3 |
| PSA | 8 | $26.64 | 1 |
| PSA | 7 | $9.99 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Ariados price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €6.99 | $19.01 |
| Oct 2026 | €7.42 | $19.01 |
| Sep 2026 | €7.50 | $20.11 |
| Aug 2026 | €5.09 | $20.77 |
| Jul 2026 | €4.00 | $4.11 |
| Jun 2026 | €3.98 | $4.11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ariados #3 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $19.01, a PSA 10 sells for around $141.83 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €6.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Ariados #3 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Ariados #3 sells for about $141.83 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $19.01 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Ariados #3 rare?
Ariados #3 is printed at Rare rarity and ranks number 98 by price among the 182 cards in Aquapolis. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Ariados #3 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $19.01.
Is Ariados #3 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 7.5x raw ($122.82 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Ariados I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (3) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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