Ariados (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 205/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Colección
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNúmero
205/184
Rareza
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Ariados (Japanese)
Ariados (Japanese) is a Rare card that stands out in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, numbered 205/184 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Ariados (Japanese) Price Analysis
The current market price for Ariados (Japanese) from S8b: VMAX Climax is $1.44 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.34 to a high of $1.34. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $35.25 — approximately 24.5x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $11.50.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.68 | $2.68 | $2.68 | 68 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $12.62 | $12.62 | $12.62 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $10.79 | $10.79 | $10.79 | 32 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $4.10 | $4.10 | $4.10 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.97 | $12.97 | $12.97 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $35.25 | $35.00 | $35.50 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.53 | $1.41 | $1.55 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.19 | $1.19 | $1.19 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.44 | $1.34 | $1.34 | 574 |
Is Ariados (Japanese) a Good Investment?
Ariados (Japanese) carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
