Ariados (Twilight Masquerade 5) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Ariados from the Twilight Masquerade set is an Uncommon card with 90 HP. It features the ability Big Net and the attack String Bind. This card is numbered 5 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Ability: Big Net — increases opponent’s Active Evolution Pokémon’s retreat cost by 1 Colorless
• Attack: String Bind — does 10+ damage plus 30 more for each Colorless in opponent’s Active Pokémon’s retreat cost
• Flavor Text: “It wanders in search of food after darkness falls, never nesting in a specific place.”
• Regulation Mark: H
• Set Code: sv6
• Card ID: sv6-5

Key Printings

This exact printing of Ariados appears in the “Twilight Masquerade” set, identified as card number 5. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Anesaki Dynamic. The card’s unique Grass typing and ability make it a notable inclusion in the Scarlet & Violet series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Ariados card. It can be identified by its set code “sv6,” card number 5, and the distinctive artwork by Anesaki Dynamic. The regulation mark “H” and the Grass type symbol further help in authenticating this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its ability and attack focus on manipulating retreat costs, which may offer strategic advantages in casual or home formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated area by Anesaki Dynamic. Keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets is recommended for long-term care.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Twilight Masquerade (sv6): Features Ariados as a Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique ability affecting retreat costs. This set highlights strategic gameplay elements and showcases dynamic artwork consistent with the Scarlet & Violet series.