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Pokemon Japan SM: The Best of XY 005/171

Ariados

Card #005/171 • None •
Finishes & Editions (2)
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#005/171 Holofoil
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Game Vital Stats Grass
70 HP
Weak: Fire x2 Resist: — Retreat: 1
Card Specifications
Rarity None
Card Type Grass
Expansion Code XY →
Game Rules, Attacks & Combat Stats
Card Effect & Rules Official Pokemon Japan Database
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.
Attacks & Combat Actions
[Colorless] Impound
30
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Weakness Fire x2
Resistance —
Retreat Cost 1
“It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.”

National Pokédex Encyclopedia #0168

Long Leg Pokémon • Gen 2

Bug Poison
Japanese (JP) アリアドス
German / French Ariados / Migalos
Height 1.1 m
Weight 33.5 kg
Canonical Base Stats (BST) Total: 400
HP 70
ATK 90
DEF 70
SPA 60
SPD 70
SPE 40
“It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.”
Pokemon Japan Reverse Side
Ariados
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Released: April 2017
XY
Tilt mouse / finger for physical 3D light refraction #005/171
Market Valuation & Historical Index Selected Finish: #005/171 Holofoil
Verified TCGplayer Market USD ($)
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#005/171 Holofoil
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High Liquidity Official Median
Market Low
USD $8.84 USD
Recent Floor Lowest Ask
Market Mid
USD $9.42 USD
Median Anchor Rolling Avg
Market High
USD $9.99 USD
Peak Valuation Top Sale
Market Valuation Spectrum Spread: $1.15 USD
Low: $8.84 USD Market: — High: $9.99 USD
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Raw Card Condition & Grading Standards

Official marketplace condition hierarchy for ungraded raw cards (Near Mint to Damaged)

Raw Marketplace Standards
NM Pack Fresh
Near Mint

Minimal to no wear. Clean sharp corners, crisp edges, unclouded surface gloss.

Market Benchmark
LP Light Play
Lightly Played

Minor edge whitening, tiny corner nick, or faint hairline scuffs. Tournament legal.

Market Low Tier
MP Moderate Play
Moderately Played

Noticeable whitening on multiple borders, corner wear, or light surface clouding.

Mid-Tier Play
HP Heavy Play
Heavily Played

Major whitening, surface indentations, or dirty borders, but structurally intact.

Binder Copy
DMG Defective
Damaged

Structural creasing, liquid damage, tears, paper separation, or markings.

Clearance Floor
Professional Authentication & Grading Inspection Pillars:
Centering 50/50 to 60/40 border ratio on front and back
Corners Pristine die-cut points without whitening or burrs
Edges Clean perimeter without silvering, chips or peeling
Surface Flawless holo foil free of scratches, lines or dents

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