Ariados (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 205/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
205/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ariados (Japanese) Worth?
Ariados (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 205/184. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Ariados (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ariados (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 205/184) is worth around $1.44 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.44, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $1.19. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.44, Lightly Played $1.53, Moderately Played $1.19 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $35.25 — about 24x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $11.50.
Is It Worth Grading Ariados (Japanese)?
Grading Ariados (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.44) and a PSA 10 ($35.25) is about $33.81 — a 24x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $11.50, CGC 10 $10.79, CGC 9.5 $9.99. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
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 Buy?
Ariados (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Ariados (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
