Articuno Pokémon card #2
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Legendary Collection·Legendary Collection series·#2

Articuno #2

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Articuno is card #2 from Legendary Collection, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $71.62 for its Holofoil printing.

Market value
$71.62
Cardmarket (EUR)
€44.97
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 71.1%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Articuno #2 today, you'd net about
$71.62after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $71.62Cardmarket $67.69Whatnot $63.51TCGplayer $62.19eBay $61.83

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 71.1%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Articuno #2 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Articuno at a glance

  • Rarity tier — Rare.
  • Live market value $71.62 for the Holofoil print.
  • Set: Legendary Collection (Legendary Collection, 2002).
  • Recent averages: €55.36 (7d), €32.36 (30d).
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €44.97.
Market prices

Articuno price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Articuno #2.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$71.62
TCGplayer market
Low
$59.99
Mid
$249.97
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€44.97
Avg sold
€55.36
Lowest NM
€6.50
7-day avg
€55.36
30-day avg
€32.36

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Articuno #2

Articuno is the #2 of 110 card in Legendary Collection, a vintage-era set released in 2002 as part of the Legendary Collection series. A Water-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.

The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $71.62 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $59.99 to —.

Card facts

Set
Legendary Collection
Series
Legendary Collection
Number
#2 / 110
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
HP
70
Type
Water
Subtype
Basic
Released
2002/05/24
Card text

Articuno attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Articuno #2 — the playability layer behind the price.

WaterWaterWater

Freeze Dry

30

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

WaterWaterWaterWater

Blizzard

50

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.)

Battle stats

Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Articuno price analysis

What drives the current market value of Articuno #2.

TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($71.62).

A $71.62 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

This $71.62 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €44.97, with an average sold price of €55.36 and a lowest near-mint ask of €6.50.

Price trend

Articuno price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $749.99▼ 90.5% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $71.62

Recent sales average €55.36 over 7 days versus €32.36 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+71.1%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €8.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €44.97.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $71.23–$749.99. The most recent snapshot of $71.62 sits 0% up that range, 90.5% under the October 15, 2026 high.

Recorded volatility runs near 42.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 90.5% over the tracked window.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€8.00
7-day avg€55.36
30-day avg€32.36
Trend price€44.97

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.22 (+0.3%)
All-time high
$749.99
All-time low
$71.23
Off all-time high
-90.5%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
-90.5%
Max drawdown
-90.5%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
42.8%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$71.62
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $71.23high $749.99

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Articuno?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

The $71.62 market translates to a net of about $61.83 (eBay), $62.19 (TCGplayer), $67.69 (Cardmarket), $63.51 (Whatnot) or $71.62 (direct). That $9.79 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Articuno #2.

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Best net payout$71.62
Spread across platforms$9.79
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$9.7913.7%$61.83Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$9.4313.2%$62.19Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$3.935.5%$67.69Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$71.62Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$8.1111.3%$63.51Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Articuno?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Articuno #2 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Articuno #2.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Strong grading candidate

At $71.62 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $146.93 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $22.31. You need a graded sale of $117.60 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $56.35 (50.5% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$62.31
Net as PSA 9
$84.62
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$209.24
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$117.60
Expected value
$118.66
Expected profit
$56.35
50.5% ROI

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.

Set context

Articuno within Legendary Collection

Articuno ranks #11 of 44 tracked Legendary Collection cards by market value, against a set median of $14.42.

It sits in the top 77% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Charizard (#3), valued at $899.99.

Rank in set
#11
of 44 tracked
Set median
$14.42
Rarity
Rare
Series
Legendary Collection
Full Legendary Collection report →
Value drivers

What makes Articuno valuable

  • Vintage (2002) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
  • Its Water typing means Articuno has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
  • At Rare rarity, Articuno is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • At $71.62 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Articuno

  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $71.62 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Articuno can realise well above the $59.99 low end.
  • For Articuno, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Legendary Collection was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $71.62 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
FAQ

Articuno value questions

What is Articuno #2 worth?

Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $71.62 (low $59.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €44.97.

Will Articuno hold its value?

The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Legendary Collection set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

Is Articuno rare?

Articuno is a Rare card from Legendary Collection (Legendary Collection series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

What print variants exist for Articuno?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($71.62). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Articuno?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $71.62. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Articuno cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Legendary Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.

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