Articuno #4
🔥 Hot MoveArticuno #4 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $125.75, 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 #4 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Articuno at a glance
- Set: Skyridge (E-Card, 2003).
- Trades around $125.75 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket trend price €743.44.
- Short-term trend 102.5% (7d vs 30d).
Articuno price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Articuno #4.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $129.99
- Mid
- $129.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $120.00
- Mid
- $140.99
- 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 #4
Printed as #4 in Skyridge, Articuno belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2003. The card carries 80 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Hajime Kusajima and currently trades at $125.75 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $129.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #4 / 144
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Articuno attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Articuno #4 — the playability layer behind the price.
Water Immunity
You can't attach Water Energy cards from your hand to Articuno.
Freeze Solid
If there are any Energy cards in your discard pile, flip a coin. If heads, attach 1 of them to Articuno.
Ice Cyclone
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 Pokémon in play. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Water Immunity
- Attacks
- 2
Articuno price analysis
What drives the current market value of Articuno #4.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($125.75), Normal ($105.76) — 2 versions in total.
$125.75 places Articuno in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
At $125.75 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
In EUR, Articuno trends at €743.44 on Cardmarket (avg sold €671.68, lowest NM €83.00).
Articuno price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €1,065.72, 102.5% above the 30-day average of €526.18.
The most recent 24-hour average is €924.50, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €743.44.
Articuno has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $125.75 to $125.75; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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 $125.75 market translates to a net of about $108.79 (eBay), $109.42 (TCGplayer), $119.11 (Cardmarket), $111.74 (Whatnot) or $125.75 (direct). That $16.96 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Articuno #4 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 $125.75 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $342.92 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $91.29. You need a graded sale of $171.72 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $153.09 (92.4% 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 Skyridge
Articuno ranks #67 of 170 tracked Skyridge cards by market value, against a set median of $88.24.
That is 43% above the middle of the set — a top-61% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Articuno valuable
- At Rare rarity, Articuno is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Hajime Kusajima artwork gives Articuno appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its Water typing means Articuno has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- A $125.75 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Articuno
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $125.75 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Articuno has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1,065.72 and €526.18) to time entries and exits.
- Skyridge was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Articuno, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Articuno value questions
How much is Articuno worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $125.75 (low $129.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €743.44.
Is Articuno a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+102.5%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Articuno?
Articuno is a Rare card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). 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 ($125.75), Normal ($105.76). 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 $125.75. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Articuno?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
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