Team Rocket’s Articuno 051/182
Set: Destined Rivals
Released: May 30, 2025
Pokémon
Water Type
Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 24.4 packs (4.1%)
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About Team Rocket’s Articuno
This Pokémon can control ice at will. Articuno is said to live in snowy mountains riddled with permafrost.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #144
- Card Number 051/182
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
- Release Date30/05/2025
- Regulation MarkI
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Destined Rivals
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water - Health Points120 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2 - Resistance
Fighting -30 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Abilities
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Ability:
Repelling Veil
Prevent all effects of attacks used by your opponent's Pokémon done to your Basic Team Rocket's Pokémon. (Existing effects are not removed. Damage is not an effect.)
Attacks
- Dark Frost60+



If this Pokémon has any Team Rocket's Energy attached, this attack does 60 more damage.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Articuno soaring fiercely against a fiery red sky, wings spread wide and talons extended, radiating icy power amidst the storm, as a determined Team Rocket member watches from the corner.
Playability Overview
Team Rocket's Articuno offers strong protection for Team Rocket's Basics against status or disruptive effects, making it a strategic choice for maintaining board control while dealing consistent damage.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Celestial ConfrontationThis Articuno card really shines with its dramatic pose and striking blue hues. The icy background and the fierce expression give it a powerful presence. It would stand out beautifully on a page dedicated to legendary Pokémon or winter-themed artwork, especially alongside other majestic birds like Zapdos or Moltres.Additional Binder Suggestions: Frozen Tundra / Fierce / Cool Tones / Legendary Clash / Winter Battle
























