A Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon card from the 2010 HeartGold & SoulSilver set, featuring Ariados with unique abilities like Leech Life and Poisonous Saliva.
Ariados
2010 • Pokémon • HeartGold & SoulSilver
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The Ariados card, numbered 15 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, represents a key evolutionary stage for collectors tracking the Genesect and Spinarak lineage. Released in 2010 as part of the SuperPowerful series, this Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon brings strategic depth to the game with 80 HP and versatile attack options. Designed by Ken Sugimori, the card features two distinct moves: Leech Life, which allows the user to heal by removing damage counters equal to the damage dealt, and Poisonous Saliva, which inflicts 50 damage and poisons the opponent. This product is highly sought after by those building complete HeartGold & SoulSilver collections or seeking specific Grass-type resources for their decks. Collectors appreciate the card's role in the broader Pokémon trading card game ecosystem, where understanding type advantages and status conditions is crucial. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new enthusiast, adding this card to your portfolio offers both nostalgic value and gameplay utility.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Ariados
Game
Pokémon
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Rare
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
80
Grass
Stage 1
Spinarak
Fire ×2
1
168
Card Text
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Attack: Leech Life (30)
Remove from Ariados the number of damage counters equal to the damage you did to the Defending Pokémon.
Attack: Poisonous Saliva (50)
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It's hard to tell which end is which.