| Set | EX Unseen Forces |
| Card number | 2 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Released | Aug 2005 |
Ariados #2 Value (EX Unseen Forces)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Ariados stands as a Rare Holo from the 2005 EX Unseen Forces expansion. Art by Mitsuhiro Arita captures the spider Pokémon with detailed shading that enhances the holofoil effect. Ranking in the middle tier of set rarity and value, it carries moderate demand among EX collectors.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $12.42 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €12.99 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €6.21 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €9.18 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 179 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $410.33 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Why Ariados #2 is priced where it is
Ariados #2 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from EX Unseen Forces, the EX era (2005). It ranks as number 51 by price out of 145 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 33x 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 ($12.42 to $12.42). The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $136.24 | 2 |
| CGC | 9 | $29.70 | 3 |
| CGC | 8 | $38.79 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $410.33 | 1 |
| PSA | 9 | $68.20 | 4 |
| PSA | 8 | $35.74 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Ariados price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €12.99 | $12.42 |
| Oct 2026 | €10.28 | $12.42 |
| Sep 2026 | €9.99 | $12.42 |
| Aug 2026 | €8.65 | $12.42 |
| Jul 2026 | €7.50 | $12.13 |
| Jun 2026 | €6.71 | $11.62 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ariados #2 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $12.42, a PSA 10 sells for around $410.33 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €12.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Ariados #2 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Ariados #2 sells for about $410.33 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $12.42 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Ariados #2 rare?
Ariados #2 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 51 by price among the 145 cards in EX Unseen Forces. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Ariados #2 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $12.42.
Is Ariados #2 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 33.0x raw ($397.91 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 (2) 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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