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Articuno 27/99

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Set: Next Destinies Released: Feb 8, 2012

Pokémon: Articuno

Water Type Rare Holo Illustrator: Ryo Ueda Pull Rate:1 in 41.5 packs (2.4%)

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

11.16 $0.64 (5.42%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

12.55 $1.66 (15.24%)

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blister Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

11.26 $0.96 (9.32%)

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Articuno 27/99 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	524.22	137.46%	x47
PSA9	179.35	—	x16
PSA8	23.72	—	x2.1
PSA7	19.34	—	x1.7

Articuno 27/99 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
17
11.56%
$524.22
PSA 9 Mint
62
42.18%
$179.35
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
44
29.93%
$23.72
PSA 7 Near Mint
9
6.12%
$19.34
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
9
6.12%
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PSA 5 Excellent
4
2.72%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.68%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Articuno 27/99 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $11.16 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $45.01

$11.16

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$19.34

PSA 7 −$22.33

$23.72

PSA 8 −$18.52

$179.35

PSA 9 +$116.87

$524.22

PSA 10 +$416.91

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $11.16 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Articuno 27/99 Population Report

About Articuno

A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Articuno
TypeWater
National Pokédex #[144]
Card Number 27/99
Card RarityRare Holo
Pull Rate1 in 41.5 packs (2.4%)
IllustratorRyo Ueda
LanguageEnglish
Release Date08/02/2012
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Next Destinies
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points120 HP
Weakness Metal ×2
Resistance Fighting -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Ice Beam50
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Ice Wing80

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Articuno soaring powerfully through a shimmering night sky, wings extended wide, as snowflakes swirl around. The northern lights cast a magical glow, highlighting its majestic and icy presence.

Playability Overview

This Articuno card offers moderate HP and respectable damage with potential paralysis, but its higher energy cost and reliance on coin flips limit its consistency in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Arctic ChillPlace this Articuno in the center of an ice-themed page. Its cool colors and frosty vibe make it a great anchor for other Ice-type Pokémon. Surround it with cards like Glaceon and Lapras to create a cohesive wintry scene.Additional Binder Suggestions: Snowy Tundra / Calm / Icy Blue / Blizzard Squad / Freeze Force

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Articuno #27/99 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Articuno #27/99 from Next Destinies — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Articuno #27/99 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Articuno has moved down 5.4% to $11.16. PSA 10 copies are up 137.5% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Articuno #27/99?

Articuno #27/99 appears roughly 1 in 41.5 packs, which works out at 2.4% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Next Destinies.

How rare is Articuno #27/99?

Articuno #27/99 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Next Destinies.

Is Articuno #27/99 worth grading?

At $11.16 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $524.22, giving a net return of +$416.91 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$116.87 and PSA 8 returns −$18.52, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Articuno #27/99 exist?

PSA have graded 147 copies of Articuno #27/99, of which 17 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 11.6%, or roughly 1 in 8.6 graded copies.

Is Articuno #27/99 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 11.6% gem rate, Articuno grades better than the Next Destinies average by 3.1 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Articuno #27/99?

Articuno #27/99 was illustrated by Ryo Ueda, who has illustrated 922 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Articuno #27/99 released?

Articuno #27/99 was released on 8 February 2012 as part of Next Destinies. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Articuno 27/99