Articuno Pokémon card #32
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Legendary Treasures·Black & White series·#32

Articuno #32

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From Legendary Treasures, Articuno (#32) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $12.88 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$12.88
Cardmarket (EUR)
€6.65
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 12.7%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Articuno #32 today, you'd net about
$12.88after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $12.88Cardmarket $11.89Whatnot $11.18TCGplayer $10.94eBay $10.87

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 12.7%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Articuno #32 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Articuno at a glance

  • Legendary Treasures, Black & White series, 2013.
  • Rarity: Rare.
  • Live market value $12.88 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
  • Cardmarket values it at €6.65 (EUR).
  • 7-day average €6.76; 30-day average €6.00.
Market prices

Articuno price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Articuno #32.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$12.88
TCGplayer market
Low
$6.00
Mid
$12.21
High
—
Holofoil
$8.06
TCGplayer market
Low
$3.11
Mid
$5.39
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€6.65
Avg sold
€8.00
Lowest NM
€3.99
7-day avg
€6.76
30-day avg
€6.00

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Articuno #32

Articuno is the #32 of 113 card in Legendary Treasures, a modern-era set released in 2013 as part of the Black & White series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 120 HP, printed as Basic.

Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $12.88, with listings from $6.00 to —.

Card lore
“A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.”

Printed flavour text on the Legendary Treasures #32 card.

Card facts

Set
Legendary Treasures
Series
Black & White
Number
#32 / 113
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
HP
120
Type
Water
Subtype
Basic
Pokédex
#144
Released
2013/11/06
Card text

Articuno attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Articuno #32 — the playability layer behind the price.

WaterColorlessColorless

Ice Beam

50

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

WaterColorlessColorlessColorless

Ice Wing

80

Battle stats

Weakness
Metal ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Articuno price analysis

What drives the current market value of Articuno #32.

TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($12.88), Holofoil ($8.06).

In the $12.88 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

In the $12.88 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

Cardmarket values Articuno at a trend of €6.65, an average sold price of €8.00 and a near-mint floor of €3.99.

Price trend

Articuno price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $10.28▲ 25.3% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $12.88

Recent sales average €6.76 over 7 days versus €6.00 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+12.7%).

Latest daily average €6.00 against a trend price of €6.65.

Articuno has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $10.28 to $12.88; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.

Recorded volatility runs near 6.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€6.00
7-day avg€6.76
30-day avg€6.00
Trend price€6.65

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$12.88
All-time low
$10.28
Off all-time high
-0%
5 days since high
Since first snapshot
+25.3%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
6.3%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$12.88
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $10.28high $12.88

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

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 $12.88 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $10.87 via eBay's default tier, $10.94 on TCGplayer, $11.89 on Cardmarket, $11.18 on Whatnot and $12.88 selling directly — a $2.01 spread after fees and typical shipping.

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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Articuno #32.

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Best net payout$12.88
Spread across platforms$2.01
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$2.0115.6%$10.87Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$1.9415.1%$10.94Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$0.997.7%$11.89Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$12.88Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$1.7013.2%$11.18Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Articuno?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Articuno #32 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Articuno #32.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Not worth grading

At $12.88 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 $58.86 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-44.6% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$11.21
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$58.86
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-44.6% ROI

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.

Set context

Articuno within Legendary Treasures

By market value Articuno sits at #45 of 85 in Legendary Treasures (set median $13.77).

That is 6% below the middle of the set — a top-48% position.

The set's top card is Zekrom (#115), valued at $519.49.

Rank in set
#45
of 85 tracked
Set median
$13.77
Rarity
Rare
Series
Black & White
Full Legendary Treasures report →
Value drivers

What makes Articuno valuable

  • Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • At Rare rarity, Articuno is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • Its Water typing means Articuno has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • Modern (2013) sets are heavily collected, making Articuno's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
  • steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Articuno

  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Articuno has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Legendary Treasures was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $12.88 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€6.76 and €6.00) to time entries and exits.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Articuno can realise well above the $6.00 low end.
FAQ

Articuno value questions

How much is Articuno worth?

Articuno trades near $12.88 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $6.00–—; Cardmarket shows €6.65.

Should I buy Articuno?

Short-term momentum is rising (+12.7%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.

What rarity is Articuno?

Articuno is a Rare card from Legendary Treasures (Black & White series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

What print variants exist for Articuno?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($12.88), Holofoil ($8.06). 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 $12.88. 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 Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.

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