Articuno #17
As card #17 in Roaring Skies, Articuno is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $11.39 ungraded.
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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 #17. Sell on your own schedule.
Articuno at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Live market value $11.39 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- From Roaring Skies (XY), released 2015.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Articuno price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Articuno #17.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.65
- Mid
- $13.92
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.38
- Mid
- $3.38
- High
- —
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About Articuno #17
Card #17 of Roaring Skies is Articuno, a modern-era Pokémon card from the XY series (2015). A Water-type (120 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $11.39, spanning $4.65–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.”
Printed flavour text on the Roaring Skies #17 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Roaring Skies
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #17 / 108
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #144
- Released
- 2015/05/06
Articuno attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Articuno #17 — the playability layer behind the price.
Δ Plus
If your opponent's Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from an attack of this Pokémon, take 1 more Prize card.
Chilling Sigh
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
Tri Edge
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 40 more damage for each heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Δ Plus
- Attacks
- 2
Articuno price analysis
What drives the current market value of Articuno #17.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($11.39), Normal ($4.02).
In the $11.39 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$11.39 gives Articuno real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket does not list Articuno, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Articuno 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.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Articuno, with a recorded low of $11.39 and high of $11.39; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $11.39 market translates to a net of about $9.58 (eBay), $9.64 (TCGplayer), $10.47 (Cardmarket), $9.85 (Whatnot) or $11.39 (direct). That $1.81 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Articuno #17.
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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Articuno #17 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Articuno #17.
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 $11.39 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $57.37 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-48.2% 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 within Roaring Skies
Within Roaring Skies it is the #24 most valuable of 33 tracked cards; the set median is $19.72.
It sits in the top 30% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is M Rayquaza EX (#105), valued at $561.96.
What makes Articuno valuable
- At Rare rarity, Articuno is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Articuno is a Water card with 120 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- The 5ban Graphics artwork gives Articuno appeal beyond pure playability.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Modern (2015) sets are heavily collected, making Articuno's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
Buying & selling Articuno
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Articuno has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Articuno can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Articuno, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal 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 Reverse Holofoil market of $11.39 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Articuno value questions
What is Articuno #17 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $11.39 (low $4.65, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Articuno a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Articuno?
Articuno is a Rare card from Roaring Skies (XY series, 2015). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Articuno are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($11.39), Normal ($4.02). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Articuno?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.39. 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's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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