Articuno 2/62
Pokemon card from Fossil · released Oct 10, 1999
Articuno is a Rare Water-type Basic Pokemon card, number 2/62 in Fossil (released Oct 10, 1999), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$197.37 for the 1st edition holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its 1st Edition Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$199.46.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition Holofoil | ~$197.37 | ~$133.99 | ~$207.50 | CardNexuseBayBuy 1st Edition Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Unlimited Holofoil | ~$73.08 | ~$36.20 | ~$49.99 | CardNexuseBayBuy Unlimited Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
Graded copies on eBay
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Sealed Fossil products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Booster Pack [1st Edition]~$663.34Buy on CardNexusSearch eBayBuy on TCGplayer Fossil Booster Pack [1st Edition] (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus
Card details
| Set | Fossil |
| Number | 2/62 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | 1st Edition Holofoil · Unlimited Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number2/62Card 2 of the 62 in the main Fossil list.
- Set symbol
The small Fossil symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Freeze Dry30Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Blizzard50Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If tails, this attack does 10 damage to each of your own Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Resistance: Fighting -30 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Articuno printings
More Fossil cards
All Articuno cards · Fossil price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.