Articuno #SM144
Articuno is card #SM144 from SM Black Star Promos, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $15.40 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 #SM144. Sell on your own schedule.
Articuno at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $15.40 (Holofoil).
- Set: SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon, 2017).
- No published price history.
Articuno price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Articuno #SM144.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.99
- Mid
- $15.73
- High
- —
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Is this Articuno a good deal?
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About Articuno #SM144
Card #SM144 of SM Black Star Promos is Articuno, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Sun & Moon series (2017). The card carries 120 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Hitoshi Ariga; the Holofoil printing sits around $15.40, spanning $5.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM144 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hitoshi Ariga
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Articuno attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Articuno #SM144 — the playability layer behind the price.
Gust
Sheer Cold
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can’t attack during your opponent’s next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Articuno price analysis
What drives the current market value of Articuno #SM144.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($15.40).
$15.40 gives Articuno real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $15.40 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
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.
Articuno has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $15.15 to $16.36; the latest value sits at 21% of that recorded range and 5.9% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 5.7% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 5.9% 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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Articuno at $15.40 nets roughly $13.06 on eBay, $13.14 on TCGplayer, $14.28 via Cardmarket, $13.42 on Whatnot or $15.40 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.34.
As a rare card, Articuno sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Articuno #SM144.
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 #SM144 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Articuno #SM144.
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 $15.40 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 $61.38 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-38.9% 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 SM Black Star Promos
Within SM Black Star Promos it is the #94 most valuable of 164 tracked cards; the set median is $17.55.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 43%.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Articuno valuable
- Modern-era (2017) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Articuno is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Articuno is sought by players and collectors alike.
- The Hitoshi Ariga artwork gives Articuno appeal beyond pure playability.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Articuno
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $15.40 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $15.40 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Articuno, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- SM Black Star Promos was released in 2017; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Articuno value questions
What is Articuno #SM144 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $15.40 (low $5.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Articuno hold its value?
As a modern-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Articuno rare?
Articuno is a Rare card from SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon series, 2017). 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 1 printing: Holofoil ($15.40). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Articuno sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $15.40. 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 Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Hitoshi Ariga also matters to collector demand.
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