Articuno GX #171
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertArticuno GX #171 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $71.12, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Articuno GX #171 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Articuno GX at a glance
- 7-day average €49.85; 30-day average €43.35.
- Cardmarket values it at €52.14 (EUR).
- Rarity: Secret Rare.
- Live market value $71.12 for the Holofoil print.
- Celestial Storm, Sun & Moon series, 2018.
Articuno GX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Articuno GX #171.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $62.95
- Mid
- $75.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Articuno GX #171
Celestial Storm placed Articuno GX at #171; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2018 within the Sun & Moon series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 170 HP, printed as GX.
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $71.12, with listings from $62.95 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Celestial Storm
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #171 / 168
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 170
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- GX
- Pokédex
- #144
- Released
- 2018/08/03
Articuno GX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Articuno GX #171 — the playability layer behind the price.
Legendary Ascent
When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench during your turn, you may switch it with your Active Pokémon. If you do, move any number of Water Energy from your other Pokémon to this Pokémon.
Ice Wing
Cold Crush GX
Discard all Energy from both Active Pokémon. (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Legendary Ascent
- Attacks
- 2
Articuno GX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Articuno GX #171.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($71.12).
At $71.12, Articuno GX draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $71.12, Articuno GX draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Articuno GX trends at €52.14 on Cardmarket (avg sold €38.07, lowest NM €13.50).
Articuno GX price history & movement
Recent sales average €49.85 over 7 days versus €43.35 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+15%).
Single-day average: €56.93; Cardmarket trend price €52.14.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $71.12–$71.30. The most recent snapshot of $71.12 sits 0% up that range, 0.3% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.3%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Articuno GX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $71.12 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $61.40 via eBay's default tier, $61.75 on TCGplayer, $67.21 on Cardmarket, $63.07 on Whatnot and $71.12 selling directly — a $9.72 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a secret rare card, Articuno GX sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Articuno GX #171.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Articuno GX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Articuno GX #171 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Articuno GX #171.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $71.12 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $145.63 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $21.88. You need a graded sale of $117.09 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $55.72 (50.1% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Articuno GX within Celestial Storm
By market value Articuno GX sits at #7 of 57 in Celestial Storm (set median $18.29).
That is 289% above the middle of the set — a top-89% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza GX (#177), valued at $353.44.
What makes Articuno GX valuable
- Articuno GX is a Water card with 170 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Modern (2018) sets are heavily collected, making Articuno GX's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Priced at $71.12 with thin supply, Articuno GX sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Secret Rare status puts Articuno GX among the scarcer pulls in Celestial Storm.
Buying & selling Articuno GX
- For Articuno GX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Articuno GX can realise well above the $62.95 low end.
- Celestial Storm was released in 2018; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $71.12 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Articuno GX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Articuno GX value questions
What is the value of Articuno GX?
The current TCGplayer market value is $71.12 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $62.95 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €52.14.
Is Articuno GX a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Secret Rare rarity and the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Articuno GX rare?
Articuno GX is a Secret Rare card from Celestial Storm (Sun & Moon series, 2018). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Articuno GX have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($71.12). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Articuno GX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $71.12. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Articuno GX's value?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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