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Fossil (1999)Holo Rare#2/621999Water

Articuno (Fossil)

How much is Articuno worth? — live price & value guide

The Fossil Articuno holo, the ice legendary bird from the second English expansion.

Part of the Fossil set.

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Pokédex
Year
1999
Card no.
2/62
National Dex
#144
Type
Water
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
Language
English

Fossil holo; 1st Edition is scarcer than Unlimited.

Why Articuno holds value

Articuno is one of the original legendary birds. In English it debuted in Fossil, not Base Set. Edition and grade still drive most of the price spread for collectors finishing early WOTC sets.

  • +Holo rare #2/62 in English Fossil.
  • +Exists in 1st Edition and Unlimited (no Shadowless Fossil print the way Base Set is discussed).
  • +Often collected with Zapdos (Base Set) and Moltres (Fossil) as a bird trio.
Grades to watch
PSA 10PSA 9BGS 9.5PSA 8

PSA 10 vs PSA 9 vs raw for Articuno

Match Fossil and edition first, then grade. Never use Base Set bird comps for this card.

Graded vs raw guide · PSA 10 vs raw for Canadians · How much is my card worth?

Variants & printings

The same card exists in more than one printing. Match the listing to the right one before you compare prices.

1st Edition

1st Edition stamp left of the art.

Scarcer print.

Unlimited

No 1st Edition stamp.

More common print.

How to spot the real Articuno

  1. 1Confirm Fossil set symbol and #2/62.
  2. 2Do not mix with later Articuno printings or Base Set comps.
  3. 3Inspect the holo for scratches before paying a mint ask.

From the Fossil set

See the full set →
Moltres (Fossil)
Holo Rare · #12/62

Frequently asked

Is Articuno a Base Set card?

No. English Articuno is from Fossil. Zapdos is the Base Set bird holo. Match the set before comparing sold comps.

How do I tell 1st Edition Fossil Articuno?

Look for the 1st Edition stamp left of the art on the Fossil printing.

Learn more

Basics
First Edition vs Shadowless vs Unlimited
How to tell the three Base Set print runs apart at a glance, why edition swings value, and where to compare live listings.
Fundamentals
How much is my Pokémon card worth?
Identify set and edition, match grade, use sold comps, then check live listings. Asking prices are not value.
Grading
Population reports 101
What a pop report counts, what it misses, and why a low population at the top grade drives value. Read gem rate the right way.

Related cards

Zapdos (Base Set)
Base Set (1999)
Moltres (Fossil)
Fossil (1999)
Charizard (Base Set)
Base Set (1999)

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