Articuno 2/62
Set: Fossil
Released: Oct 10, 1999
Pokémon
Water Type
Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 45 packs (2.2%)
Water Type
Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 45 packs (2.2%)Raw Prices
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About Articuno
A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #144
- Card Number 2/62
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
- Release Date10/10/1999
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Fossil
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water
- Health Points70 HP
- Resistance
Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Water 
Fighting -30 
Attacks
- Freeze Dry30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
- Blizzard50
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If tails, this attack does 10 damage to each of your own Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Articuno soaring gracefully through a shimmering, starry night sky, its icy blue feathers glistening as it commands the cold air with fierce, focused eyes and outstretched wings.
Playability Overview
This Articuno card offers solid damage potential with added paralysis chances and bench damage, but its moderate HP and coin flip reliance make it a risky yet potentially rewarding choice.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Starry Ice SkiesArticuno’s shimmering night-sky background makes it a great centerpiece for a cold, starry theme. Place it with other ice or flying types near the top of the page where the darker blues and sparkles can stand out against lighter cards below.Additional Binder Suggestions: Mountain / Calm / Cool Blue / Legendary Birds / Night Sky
