Ariados Collector’s Guide: Silver Tempest #4

Character Intro

Ariados from the Silver Tempest set is a Rare Holo with 90 HP. It features the disruptive ability Hidden Threads and the attack Pierce, making it a distinctive addition to any collection. This card is number 4 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Spinarak)
• Ability: Hidden Threads — Increases the Colorless energy cost of opponent’s Pokémon VSTAR attacks by 1, but only one Hidden Threads Ability can be applied at a time.
• Attack: Pierce — Deals 50 damage with a cost of Grass + Colorless energy.
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Regulation Mark: F
• Flavor Text: “It spews threads from its mouth to catch its prey. When night falls, it leaves its web to go hunt aggressively.”
• Image URL: /images/swsh12/swsh12-4.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Silver Tempest set, card number 4, featuring a Rare Holo rarity. It is illustrated by Tika Matsuno and showcases Ariados with its distinctive Hidden Threads ability and the Pierce attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code swsh12 and the card number 4. The card’s market reference query is “Ariados Silver Tempest 4.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and maintain card condition, store this Ariados card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest: Introduces Ariados as a Rare Holo Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique ability that can hinder opponents’ VSTAR attacks. The set emphasizes strategic play with abilities that affect energy costs.

This Ariados card is a solid addition for collectors interested in the Silver Tempest set or fans of Grass-type Pokémon with tactical abilities.