Articuno #132
📉 Dip AlertArticuno is card #132 from 30th Celebration, a Illustration Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $5.29 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.
Articuno #132 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Articuno at a glance
- Recent averages: €5.62 (7d), €6.87 (30d).
- Trades around $5.29 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity: Illustration Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €4.79 (EUR).
- 30th Celebration, Mega Evolution series, 2026.
Articuno price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Articuno #132.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.60
- Mid
- $6.50
- 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 #132
Articuno is the #132 of 128 card in 30th Celebration, a contemporary set released in 2026 as part of the Mega Evolution series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 120 HP, printed as Basic.
mashu illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $5.29, with listings from $4.60 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- 30th Celebration
- Series
- Mega Evolution
- Number
- #132 / 128
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- mashu
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #144
- Released
- 2026/09/16
Articuno attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Articuno #132 — the playability layer behind the price.
Frosty Flapping
Once during your turn, if you have Moltres and Zapdos in play, you may use this Ability. Attach a Basic Water Energy card from your hand to this Pokémon.
Hail
This attack does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. <em>(Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)</em>
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Frosty Flapping
- Attacks
- 1
Articuno price analysis
What drives the current market value of Articuno #132.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($5.29) — 1 version in total.
At $5.29 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $5.29 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Articuno trends at €4.79 on Cardmarket (avg sold €9.23, lowest NM €2.49).
Articuno price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €5.62 against a 30-day average of €6.87 (-18.2%).
Latest daily average €5.55 against a trend price of €4.79.
Across 3 recorded days the price spanned $5.29–$6.01. The most recent snapshot of $5.29 sits 0% up that range, 12% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 3.9% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 12% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 3 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.
On a $5.29 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.29 via eBay's default tier, $4.32 on TCGplayer, $4.68 on Cardmarket, $4.41 on Whatnot and $5.29 selling directly — a $1.00 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a illustration 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 #132.
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 #132 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Articuno #132.
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 $5.29 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 $51.26 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.6% 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 30th Celebration
By market value Articuno sits at #22 of 22 in 30th Celebration (set median $38.41).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 5%.
The set's top card is Mew (#R), valued at $4,278.49.
What makes Articuno valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Articuno is a Water card with 120 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- As a Illustration Rare, Articuno sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Contemporary-era cards like Articuno (2026) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- The mashu artwork gives Articuno appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Articuno
- 30th Celebration was released in 2026; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- 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: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.62 and €6.87) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Articuno has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Articuno value questions
What is Articuno #132 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $5.29 (low $4.60, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €4.79.
Will Articuno hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-18.2%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Articuno rare?
Articuno is a Illustration Rare card from 30th Celebration (Mega Evolution series, 2026). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Articuno?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.29). 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 $5.29. 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 Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by mashu also matters to collector demand.
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