Rocket’s Articuno ex 96/109
Set: Team Rocket Returns
Released: Nov 1, 2004
Pokémon
Darkness Type
Rare Holo EX Pull Rate: 1 in 148.5 packs (0.7%)
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #144
- Card Number 96/109
- Card RarityRare Holo EX
- IllustratorRyo Ueda
- Release Date01/11/2004
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Team Rocket Returns
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Darkness - Health Points100 HP
- Weakness
Metal ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Darkness Veil
As long as Rocket's Articuno ex has any Darkness Energy attached to it, prevent all effects, except damage, by an opponent's attack done to Rocket's Articuno ex.
Attacks
- Freeze Solid10

Search your discard pile for a Water Energy card and attach it to Rocket's Articuno ex.
- Ice Wing50



Rules
- When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Articuno soaring dynamically through a cosmic, star-filled space with wings spread wide, its piercing eyes focused intensely ahead, embodying power and grace against a vibrant, swirling red and purple backdrop.
Playability Overview
Rocket's Articuno ex offers strategic resilience by preventing status effects with Darkness Veil while enabling energy recovery through Freeze Solid, making it a durable attacker that can sustain pressure over multiple turns.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Celestial WingsThis Articuno ex card has a stunning cosmic backdrop that really makes it stand out. I'd suggest placing it on a "Starlit Skies" page. The vibrant blue of Articuno’s wings against the dark space gives it a majestic feel, which pairs beautifully with other celestial-themed cards, like your shiny Rayquaza or Lunala.Additional Binder Suggestions: Space / Majestic / Shimmering / Ice Power / Cosmic Battle
























