Ariados Collector’s Guide: HeartGold SoulSilver #15

Character Intro

Ariados from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is a Rare Pokémon card with 80 HP. Numbered 15 in the set, it showcases this spider Pokémon’s design with the distinctive attack Poisonous Saliva, adding a strategic edge to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Spinarak)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Ariados appears in the HeartGold SoulSilver set as card number 15. It is classified as a Rare card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate artworks are documented for this Ariados card. The card can be identified by its set code “hgss1-15” and the HeartGold SoulSilver series logo. The image is available at /images/hgss1/hgss1-15.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its two attacks, “Leech Life” and “Poisonous Saliva,” provide both damage and status effects, but tournament play status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare HeartGold SoulSilver Ariados card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with acid-free pages to prevent bending and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: This set features Ariados as a Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon with 80 HP and two attacks that combine damage with healing and poisoning effects. The card is a rare highlight with classic Ken Sugimori artwork, though its release date remains unknown.