Articuno #48
Articuno is card #48 from Wizards Black Star Promos, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $93.02 for its Normal 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 #48. Sell on your own schedule.
Articuno at a glance
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Common.
- Trades around $93.02 on TCGplayer.
- Wizards Black Star Promos, Base series, 1999.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Articuno price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Articuno #48.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $78.95
- Mid
- $108.24
- High
- —
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Is this Articuno a good deal?
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About Articuno #48
Wizards Black Star Promos placed Articuno at #48; the Pokémon card entered the market in 1999 within the Base series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and currently trades at $93.02 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $78.95 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #48 / 53
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 1999/07/01
Articuno attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Articuno #48 — the playability layer behind the price.
Aurora Veil
As long as Articuno is your Active Pokémon, you Benched Pokémon are not affected by attacks. This power cannot be used if Articuno is affected by a Special Condition.
Ice Beam
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Aurora Veil
- Attacks
- 1
Articuno price analysis
What drives the current market value of Articuno #48.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Normal at $93.02.
A $93.02 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $93.02 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
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.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $91.73–$93.42. The most recent snapshot of $93.02 sits 76% up that range, 0.4% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.4%.
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 $93.02 market translates to a net of about $80.39 (eBay), $80.86 (TCGplayer), $88.02 (Cardmarket), $82.58 (Whatnot) or $93.02 (direct). That $12.63 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common 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 #48.
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 #48 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 $93.02 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $202.78 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $40.92. You need a graded sale of $139.00 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $83.34 (62.7% 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 Wizards Black Star Promos
Articuno ranks #14 of 53 tracked Wizards Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $44.66.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 75%.
The set's top card is Lucky Stadium (#41), valued at $1,700.00.
What makes Articuno valuable
- Articuno is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Articuno dates to 1999, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Water typing means Articuno has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Priced at $93.02 with thin supply, Articuno sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Articuno
- Bulk lots of Articuno can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Articuno has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $93.02 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $93.02 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Articuno value questions
What is the value of Articuno?
The current TCGplayer market value is $93.02 for the Normal printing, with a low of $78.95 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Articuno a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Articuno?
Articuno is a Common card from Wizards Black Star Promos (Base series, 1999). 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: Normal ($93.02). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Articuno?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $93.02. 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 cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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