What set and year was the Ariados card 6 released?

Ariados card 6 is part of the Ancient Origins expansion, which was released in 2015. It carries the set code AOR and is identified as card number 6 within that specific collection.

What are the gameplay mechanics of this card?

This Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon has 70 HP and evolves from Spinarak. It features the Poisonous Nest ability to poison non-Grass Pokémon and the Impound attack, which deals 30 damage and prevents the opponent from retreating.

Who illustrated the Ariados card in Ancient Origins?

The artwork for this card was created by Hajime Kusajima. The illustration is a key component of the card's identity within the 2015 Ancient Origins release.

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A detailed look at the Ariados trading card from the Pokémon Ancient Origins set, including its gameplay mechanics and collector significance.

Ariados

2015 • Pokémon • Ancient Origins

2015 Pokémon Ancient Origins

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Ariados, the Spider Pokémon, appears as card number 6 in the Ancient Origins expansion, released in 2015. Designed by Hajime Kusajima, this Stage 1 Grass-type card evolves from Spinarak and features 70 HP. The card is rated as Uncommon, making it a common but essential piece for those building decks around the Spider Pokémon archetype. Its ability, Poisonous Nest, allows players to poison both active Pokémon (excluding Grass-types) once per turn, offering strategic value in competitive play. The attack, Impound, deals 30 damage and prevents the opponent's Defending Pokémon from retreating for a turn, controlled by one Grass and one Colorless energy., we provide comprehensive catalog data for this product to help investors and hobbyists understand the card's identity and role within the 2015 release. Whether you are completing a set or analyzing the mechanics of the Ancient Origins expansion, this product offers the necessary context for the Ariados card.

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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

The core identity of the card within the set.

Year

2015

Brand

Pokémon

Series

Ancient Origins

Card Number

Featured Subject

The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.

Featured

Ariados

Game

Pokémon

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Hajime Kusajima

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Type

Grass

Stage

Stage 1

Evolves from

Spinarak

Weakness

Fire ×2

Retreat cost

Pokédex #

168

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

Ability: Poisonous Nest

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may use this Ability. Both Active Pokémon (except for Grass Pokémon) are now Poisoned.

Attack: Impound (30)

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.