Galarian Articuno Pokémon card #SWSH282
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SWSH Black Star Promos·Sword & Shield series·#SWSH282

Galarian Articuno #SWSH282

Galarian Articuno is card #SWSH282 from SWSH Black Star Promos, a Promo Pokémon card currently trading near $5.04 for its Holofoil printing.

Market value
$5.04
Cardmarket (EUR)
€4.57
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 6.5%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Galarian Articuno #SWSH282 today, you'd net about
$5.04after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $5.04Cardmarket $4.44Whatnot $4.19TCGplayer $4.10eBay $4.07

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?▲ 6.5%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Galarian Articuno #SWSH282 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Galarian Articuno at a glance

  • From SWSH Black Star Promos (Sword & Shield), released 2019.
  • Promo rarity.
  • Current TCGplayer market value $5.04 (Holofoil).
  • 7-day average €4.90; 30-day average €4.60.
  • Cardmarket trend price €4.57.
Market prices

Galarian Articuno price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Galarian Articuno #SWSH282.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/30.

Holofoiltop
$5.04
TCGplayer market
Low
$3.45
Mid
$5.49
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€4.57
Avg sold
€4.46
Lowest NM
€2.80
7-day avg
€4.90
30-day avg
€4.60

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/30.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Galarian Articuno #SWSH282

Printed as #SWSH282 in SWSH Black Star Promos, Galarian Articuno belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2019. A Psychic-type (120 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.

Artwork is by Shiburingaru; the Holofoil printing sits around $5.04, spanning $3.45–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card lore
“Known as Articuno, this Pokémon fires beams that can immobilize opponents as if they had been frozen solid.”

Printed flavour text on the SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH282 card.

Card facts

Set
SWSH Black Star Promos
Series
Sword & Shield
Number
#SWSH282 / 307
Rarity
Promo
Illustrator
Shiburingaru
HP
120
Type
Psychic
Subtype
Basic
Released
2019/11/15
Card text

Galarian Articuno attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Galarian Articuno #SWSH282 — the playability layer behind the price.

Ability

Cruel Charge

When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench during your turn, you may attach up to 2 {P} Energy cards from your hand to this Pokémon.

PsychicPsychicColorless

Psylaser

Discard all {P} Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 120 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Battle stats

Weakness
Darkness ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless
Ability
Cruel Charge
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Galarian Articuno price analysis

What drives the current market value of Galarian Articuno #SWSH282.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($5.04) — 1 version in total.

In the $5.04 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

$5.04 gives Galarian Articuno real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €4.57, with an average sold price of €4.46 and a lowest near-mint ask of €2.80.

Price trend

Galarian Articuno price history & movement

Price history begins 2026-10-30 at $5.04. History builds automatically each time the dataset is refreshed, so this chart fills in over the coming days.

The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €4.90, 6.5% above the 30-day average of €4.60.

Single-day average: €6.69; Cardmarket trend price €4.57.

Galarian Articuno entered our price record on October 30, 2026 at $5.04. The full first-party history builds over the coming days.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€6.69
7-day avg€4.90
30-day avg€4.60
Trend price€4.57
Sell this card

How much would you net selling Galarian Articuno?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Galarian Articuno at $5.04 nets roughly $4.07 on eBay, $4.10 on TCGplayer, $4.44 via Cardmarket, $4.19 on Whatnot or $5.04 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $0.97.

High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Galarian Articuno #SWSH282.

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Best net payout$5.04
Spread across platforms$0.97
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$0.9719.2%$4.07Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$0.9418.7%$4.10Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$0.6011.9%$4.44Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$5.04Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$0.8516.9%$4.19Sell 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 Galarian Articuno?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Galarian Articuno #SWSH282 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Galarian Articuno #SWSH282.

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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 $5.04 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 $51.01 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-66.4% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$4.38
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$51.01
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-66.4% 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

Galarian Articuno within SWSH Black Star Promos

By market value Galarian Articuno sits at #120 of 121 in SWSH Black Star Promos (set median $10.84).

That is 54% below the middle of the set — a top-2% position.

The set's top card is Special Delivery Bidoof (#SWSH177), valued at $587.64.

Rank in set
#120
of 121 tracked
Set median
$10.84
Rarity
Promo
Series
Sword & Shield
Full SWSH Black Star Promos report →
Value drivers

What makes Galarian Articuno valuable

  • Galarian Articuno is a Promo, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
  • The Shiburingaru artwork gives Galarian Articuno appeal beyond pure playability.
  • Its Psychic typing means Galarian Articuno has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
  • Modern-era (2019) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Galarian Articuno

  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.04 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Promo cards; a clean copy of Galarian Articuno can realise well above the $3.45 low end.
  • Bulk lots of Galarian Articuno can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.04 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • SWSH Black Star Promos was released in 2019; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
FAQ

Galarian Articuno value questions

What is Galarian Articuno #SWSH282 worth?

Galarian Articuno trades near $5.04 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $3.45–—; Cardmarket shows €4.57.

Should I buy Galarian Articuno?

The card is rising on recent averages. Promo rarity and the modern-era Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

What rarity is Galarian Articuno?

Galarian Articuno is a Promo card from SWSH Black Star Promos (Sword & Shield series, 2019). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Does Galarian Articuno have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.04). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Galarian Articuno?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.04. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Galarian Articuno's value?

Four factors dominate: the Promo rarity tier, the modern-era Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Shiburingaru also matters to collector demand.

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