Articuno ex #32
📉 Dip AlertArticuno ex #32 sits in the POP series and carries a live market value of $190.71, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Articuno ex #32. Sell on your own schedule.
Articuno ex at a glance
- Set: Nintendo Black Star Promos (POP, 2003).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Trades around $190.71 on TCGplayer.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Articuno ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Articuno ex #32.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $999.99
- Mid
- $1,190.28
- High
- —
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About Articuno ex #32
Nintendo Black Star Promos placed Articuno ex at #32; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the POP series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 100 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Nakaoka; the Holofoil printing sits around $190.71, spanning $999.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Nintendo Black Star Promos
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #32 / 40
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Nakaoka
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/10/01
Articuno ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Articuno ex #32 — the playability layer behind the price.
Synchronized Lift
As long as you have Zapdos ex and Moltres ex in play, the Retreat Cost for Articuno ex is 0.
Ice Gift
You may move a Water Energy card attached to Articuno ex to 1 of your Pokémon.
Freezing Wing
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Synchronized Lift
- Attacks
- 2
Articuno ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Articuno ex #32.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($190.71).
As a $190.71 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
As a $190.71 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
Cardmarket does not list Articuno ex, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Articuno ex price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $190.71–$197.01. The most recent snapshot of $190.71 sits 0% up that range, 3.2% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.5% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 3.2% over the tracked window.
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 ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $190.71 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $165.14 via eBay's default tier, $166.09 on TCGplayer, $180.82 on Cardmarket, $169.62 on Whatnot and $190.71 selling directly — a $25.57 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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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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 ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Articuno ex #32 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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.
At $190.71 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $540.71 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $159.10. You need a graded sale of $236.69 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $249.72 (108.2% 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 ex within Nintendo Black Star Promos
By market value Articuno ex sits at #9 of 29 in Nintendo Black Star Promos (set median $131.23).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 72%.
The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#39), valued at $800.00.
What makes Articuno ex valuable
- Nakaoka illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Articuno ex is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- A $190.71 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Articuno ex comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Articuno ex is a Water card with 100 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Articuno ex
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Articuno ex has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Articuno ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $190.71 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Articuno ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Articuno ex value questions
What is the value of Articuno ex?
The current TCGplayer market value is $190.71 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $999.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Will Articuno ex hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Articuno ex rare?
Articuno ex is a Common card from Nintendo Black Star Promos (POP series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Articuno ex?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($190.71). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Articuno ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $190.71. 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 ex's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Nakaoka also matters to collector demand.
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