Ariados 103/189 · Darkness Ablaze

Darkness Ablaze

Ariados

103/189 110 HP · Darkness · Uncommon

English card price

0.06 € 30-day average · general reference

We do not have the Near Mint average for the English print yet. Meanwhile this is the Cardmarket 30-day average, which mixes every language and condition (updated 07/11/2026).

Number103/189
RarityUncommon
CategoryPokemon
StageStage1
Evolves fromSpinarak
TypeDarkness
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat cost2
Regulation markD
Legality Standard: No · Expanded: Yes
FinishesNormal · Reverse holo
IllustratorShin Nagasawa

What to know about this card

  • It is card 103 of the 189 in the official Darkness Ablaze checklist. If you are completing the set, mark it in your collection to keep track.
  • Rarity: Uncommon. The symbol in the bottom corner confirms it at a glance, as explained in Pokémon card rarities explained.
  • It carries regulation mark D and is not legal in the current Standard format. How rotation works.
  • It exists in several finishes (Normal, Reverse holo). Each one has its own price; the average above is for the regular version.
  • Artwork by Shin Nagasawa. Some collectors chase every card by the same artist: how to start (in Spanish).

Abilities

Spider Net Ability

When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Evolution Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.

Attacks

DarknessColorless

Poison Sting

30

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Flavour text

It spews threads from its mouth to catch its prey. When night falls, it leaves its web to go hunt aggressively.