Ariados 5 / 167 Pokemon Card from Twilight Masquerade Set
Ariados is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is part of the Twilight Masquerade set from the Scarlet & Violet series, illustrated by Anesaki…
- Set: Twilight Masquerade
- Number: 5/167
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Ariados Pokémon Card
Ariados is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Twilight Masquerade set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 5/167 and is classified as Uncommon. The Twilight Masquerade set was released on May 24, 2024.
The card includes the flavor text: “It wanders in search of food after darkness falls, never nesting in a specific place.”.
Ariados Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Ariados
Card number: 5/167
Set: Twilight Masquerade
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Grass
HP: 90
Artist: Anesaki Dynamic
Release date: May 24, 2024
National Pokédex number: 168
Why Collect the Ariados Pokémon Card?
Ariados is most often collected as part of a complete Twilight Masquerade set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Ariados Pokémon Card
Ariados was illustrated by Anesaki Dynamic.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Ariados Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Ariados is about $0.19. Recent listings range from roughly $0.02 (low) to $999 (high), with a mid-point near $0.20. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Twilight Masquerade set has a median card value near $0.28 and an average near $6.56, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved 0% over the last 7 days and 0% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Twilight Masquerade set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Ariados Pokémon Card
Whether Ariados is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 2 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 50.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Ariados Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Ariados sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 2 copies to date.
Other Printings of Ariados
Ariados appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis H3 (around