Ariados #5 from The Best of XY - Illustrated by Hajime Kusajima
Grass

Ariados

#5/188 in The Best of XY, Grass, illustrated by Hajime Kusajima.

Card number
#5/188
Type
Grass
Language
Japanese
Release date
April 21, 2017
Illustrator
Hajime Kusajima
Original name
アリアドス
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Collector Notes

Ariados

Ariados appears in the Japanese print of The Best of XY, released on April 21, 2017. The The Best of XY set contains 188 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Hajime Kusajima.

Collector Insights

Ariados is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Hajime Kusajima. It has a base HP of 70 and belongs to the Grass-type category. The card’s sole attack, named Impound, requires one Grass and one Colorless Energy to use. This attack deals 30 damage and prevents the defending Pokémon from retreating during the opponent’s next turn. The card is part of the "The Best of XY" set, which was released on April 21, 2017. It is numbered 5 within the set and carries a standard rarity designation. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its role in competitive play, emphasizing strategic disruption through its unique ability. Its attributes align with the thematic elements of the XY series, focusing on Pokémon with entangling or trapping capabilities.

獲物の 体に 糸を つけて わざと 逃がす。 糸を たどれば 仲間ごと 捕まえられるからだ。

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