Articuno-EX #25
Articuno-EX is card #25 from Plasma Storm, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $44.73 for its Holofoil printing.
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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 #25. Sell on your own schedule.
Articuno-EX at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $44.73 (Holofoil).
- No published price history.
- Set: Plasma Storm (Black & White, 2013).
- Rarity: Rare.
Articuno-EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Articuno-EX #25.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $16.49
- Mid
- $45.91
- High
- —
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About Articuno-EX #25
Printed as #25 in Plasma Storm, Articuno-EX belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2013. A Water-type (170 HP), this ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Toyste Beach; the Holofoil printing sits around $44.73, spanning $16.49–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Plasma Storm
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #25 / 135
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Toyste Beach
- HP
- 170
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- EX
- Released
- 2013/02/06
Articuno-EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Articuno-EX #25 — the playability layer behind the price.
Blizzard
Does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Frost Prison
If this Pokémon has any Plasma Energy attached to it, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Articuno-EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Articuno-EX #25.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($44.73) — 1 version in total.
A $44.73 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $44.73 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
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.
Articuno-EX has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $34.05 to $44.73; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 5.4%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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-EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $44.73 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $38.50 via eBay's default tier, $38.73 on TCGplayer, $42.14 on Cardmarket, $39.55 on Whatnot and $44.73 selling directly — a $6.23 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Articuno-EX #25.
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 #25 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 $44.73 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $57.28 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $90.71 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $12.30 (14.5% 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 Plasma Storm
Articuno-EX ranks #11 of 61 tracked Plasma Storm cards by market value, against a set median of $9.92.
That is 351% above the middle of the set — a top-84% position.
The set's top card is Lugia-EX (#134), valued at $2,717.32.
What makes Articuno-EX valuable
- At Rare rarity, Articuno-EX is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Modern (2013) sets are heavily collected, making Articuno-EX's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Its Water typing means Articuno-EX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by Toyste Beach is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- A $44.73 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Articuno-EX
- Plasma Storm was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Articuno-EX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $44.73 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $44.73 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- 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?
Articuno-EX trades near $44.73 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $16.49–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Articuno-EX hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era Black & White set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Articuno-EX?
Articuno-EX is a Rare card from Plasma Storm (Black & White series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Articuno-EX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($44.73). 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 $44.73. 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-EX cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Toyste Beach also matters to collector demand.
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