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Articuno [1st Edition]
Pokemon Fossil•#17
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$29.37Market Price
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Articuno [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
In-Game
This card captures the mystique of the original games, where Articuno was a one-per-save-file legendary encounter waiting deep inside Seafoam Islands in Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow.
Card History
Fossil’s non-holo Articuno at 17/62 gave collectors a more accessible way to own one of Kanto’s three legendary birds in the Pokémon TCG’s third main expansion.
Artist
Articuno’s artwork was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the foundational visual architects of the Pokémon TCG who has contributed card art since the game’s very beginning.
Card History
Its attack pair, Freeze Dry and Blizzard, leans fully into Articuno’s identity as an unpredictable ice legend, with Paralysis pressure on one move and splash damage risk on the other.
Cultural Impact
The card’s flavor text preserves Articuno’s earliest mythic aura, describing it as a legendary bird said to appear to doomed travelers lost in icy mountains.
Card Reference
About Articuno [1st Edition]
Articuno [1st Edition] 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 $29.37, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Fossil
- Card Number
- #17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Articuno [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Articuno [1st Edition] is $29.37. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Articuno [1st Edition] from?
Articuno [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 17, released in 1999.
Is Articuno [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Articuno [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Articuno [1st Edition] 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.