Ariados

Type: POKEMON
HP: 70
Energy Type
Stage: STAGE1
Retreat Cost
Weakness: x2
Rarity: UNCOMMON
Illustrator: Hajime Kusajima
Set: Ancient Origins (AOR)
Number: 6/100

Abilities

Poisonous Nest

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may use this Ability. Both Active Pokémon (except for Pokémon) are now Poisoned.

Attacks

Impound

30

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

Rulings (2)

If "Flare Effect" or "Aqua Effect" or "Electric Effect" has added or or to my Ariados' type, when I use its "Poisonous Nest" Ability to poison all Active Pokemon except type, is Ariados poisoned or not?

Ariados is not poisoned, because it is still type.

Aqua EffectElectric EffectFlare EffectPoisonous Nest

Source: Ancient Origins FAQ (2015-08-13), TPCi Rules Team (2015-08-13)Aug 13, 2015Compendium →

Can I use Ariados' "Poisonous Nest" Ability if both my and the opponent's Active Pokemon are Grass type?

No, you cannot.

Poisonous Nest

Source: Ancient Origins FAQ (2015-08-13), TPCi Rules Team (2015-08-13)Aug 13, 2015Compendium →