Articuno Pokemon Fossil #17
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Articuno Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Fossil Articuno stands out as one of the earliest English cards to spotlight a Legendary Bird, and its Freeze Dry plus Blizzard attack pair gave this non-holo rare a distinctly high-drama, coin-flip-heavy vintage play style.
Set Lore
Because Fossil was the third English Pokémon TCG expansion, released on October 10, 1999, this card feels like part of the moment when Wizards-era collectors first got to chase Articuno in booster packs.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the defining artists of early Pokémon TCG history, which gives Fossil Articuno extra appeal for collectors who love iconic Wizards-era artwork.
Card History
Articuno’s mystique grew beyond the games when the Legendary Bird became part of the Orange Islands-era mythology that culminated in Pokémon the Movie 2000, helping cement it as one of Kanto’s most memorable legendary Pokémon.
In-Game
Articuno is Pokédex #144, one of the original Generation I legendary Pokémon, so pulling this Fossil card connects directly to the first wave of monsters that defined Pokémon’s earliest era.
Card Reference
About Articuno (Pokemon Fossil #17)
Articuno is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 17. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $9.78, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $9.72 to $10.41, with a median of $9.95.
Card details
- Card Number
- #17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Articuno from Pokemon Fossil #17?
The current market price of Articuno is $9.78. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Articuno from?
Articuno is from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 17, released in 1999.
Is Articuno worth grading?
Whether Articuno is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Articuno?
You can buy or sell Articuno on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 2,500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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