Spinarak

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 3/10

Consistent low value as Common filler card with no competitive play or alt-art chase variants driving prices; digital TCG Pocket economy favors rares[1][8]

Next months. Stable at $1-3 ungraded; no major events expected in next 3-6 months

Long term. Remains low-value set completion card; potential slight increase if Gen 2 nostalgia boosts Johto sets in 1-3 years

History

Spinarak is a Gen 2 Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from the Johto region, introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver. It is a spider-like Pokémon that spins webs to catch prey, evolving into Ariados at level 22. Significant as an early-game Pokémon with abilities like trapping opponents in battle.

First printed in Pokémon TCG Pocket's Crimson Blaze set (B1a-005) as a Common Basic Grass-type card[7][8]

• Spinarak appears in multiple PTCG Pocket sets including Wisdom of Sea and Sky (A4 110, 1-Diamond Basic; #177/241 1-Star Art Rare Darkness-type)[1][3][6]
• Features in decks like Grass decks with recent meta usage as of April 2026[8]
• Total of 18 Spinarak cards across PTCG Pocket with market value around $36.77[5]

Rarity and print run

Tier

Common

Print run

High

First printed in

Crimson Blaze (B1a-005)

Demand

Low

Supply

Abundant

• High pack pull rate of 2.380% in Wisdom of Sea and Sky regular packs[1]
• Craftable with 35 Pack Points, no Shinedust required[1]
• Multiple variants across sets increase overall supply[2][7]

Collector notes

Condition. Check for edge wear, surface scratches on holo foil patterns, centering on artwork, and print defects common in digital-print TCG Pocket cards. Avoid cards with screen glare marks or pixelation from scanning.

Storage. Store in penny sleeves and top loaders or magnetic holders designed for TCG Pocket size cards (smaller than standard TCG). Keep in cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight to prevent foil oxidation.

Authenticity. Verify holographic diamond count (1-Diamond for A4 110) matches set data; check pack point craft cost (35 points for Wisdom set). Official PTCG Pocket app scans confirm authenticity. Fakes often have incorrect rarity stamps or mismatched illustrator credits.