Ranked by ungraded value · updated Nov 12, 2026

The Most Expensive Articuno Cards

All 47 English Articuno cards, ranked by current ungraded value. The top three today are Rocket's Articuno ex 96/109 ($810), Articuno H3 ($780) and Articuno-EX 132/135 ($399).

Every Articuno card, including the cheaper ones, is on the Articuno card prices page. The top card comes from Team Rocket Returns. Across all Pokémon, see the most valuable Pokémon cards.

Ranked: 47 English cards
Order: Ungraded value, high to low
Condition: Ungraded

The top 3

#1
Rocket's Articuno ex
Team Rocket Returns · 96/109
$810
PSA 10 $20,400
#2
Articuno
Skyridge · H3
$780
PSA 10 $12,600
#3
Articuno-EX
Plasma Storm · 132/135
$399
PSA 10 $81,456

The top 47, ungraded

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1
Rocket's Articuno ex
EXTeam Rocket Returns96/1092004Rare Holo EX
$810
Ungraded
PSA 10 $20,400
Moderate data
Rocket's Articuno ex shows the icy bird mid-swoop, wings flung wide and talons forward, its pale blue feathers set against a dark crimson backdrop scattered with sparkles, with art by Ryo Ueda. The whole card sits on a starry holo border with the Team Rocket emblem stamped below. Collectors chase it as a Dark-type twist on a fan-favorite Legendary from the well-loved Team Rocket Returns ex era.
2
Articuno
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH32003Rare Holo
$780
Ungraded
PSA 10 $12,600
Moderate data
Articuno sweeps across a starry holo field in deep purples and icy blues, its wings spread wide and its head turned toward you, with a pale crystalline shape glinting on the right. Art by Hajime Kusajima gives it a moody, almost painted feel. Skyridge holos from the e-Card era are famously scarce, and the Legendary bird's lasting following makes this one a steady target for completists.
3
Articuno-EX
Black & WhitePlasma Storm132/1352013Rare Ultra
$399
Ungraded
PSA 10 $81,456
Strong data
Articuno-EX fills the frame in this full art, wings flung wide and red eyes narrowed as it leans toward you against a pale, crackling backdrop of icy lightning, with the Team Plasma shield half hidden behind it. Art by Toyste Beach, the deep blue palette gives the card a cold, aggressive feel. Collectors chase it as a Team Plasma era Ultra Rare featuring a well-loved Legendary bird from Plasma Storm.
4
Articuno
PlatinumSupreme Victors148/1472009Rare Secret
$329
Ungraded
PSA 10 $24,600
Strong data
Articuno glides across a starry holofoil sky, drawn in a flat, clean-lined style with pale blue wings raised high and a long ribbon tail trailing behind. The cosmic star pattern behind it marks this as one of the secret rare legendary birds from Supreme Victors, art by Toshinao Aoki. Fans of the original legendary birds chase it alongside its Zapdos and Moltres companions.
5
Articuno ex
EXFireRed & LeafGreen114/1122004Rare Secret
$300
Ungraded
PSA 10 $14,686
Moderate data
Articuno ex shows the Legendary ice bird head-on with wings spread wide, its red eyes and long blue tail framed against a shattered-glass holo pattern of colorful shards and snowflakes, art by Ryo Ueda. As a secret rare numbered past the set, it is one of the scarcer pulls from FireRed & LeafGreen, and its full cracked-ice treatment makes it a favorite among EX-era collectors.
6
Articuno ex
EXNintendo Black Star Promos32/402003Promo
$250
Ungraded
PSA 10 $48,000
Moderate data
Articuno ex shows the icy bird swooping straight at you with wings spread wide and talons forward, set against a dark holo foil background scattered with glittering snowflakes. Art by Nakaoka gives it a glossy, rendered look typical of the ex era. As a Nintendo Black Star Promo that pairs with Zapdos ex and Moltres ex, it draws collectors chasing the full legendary bird trio.
7
Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX
Sun & MoonSM Black Star PromosSM2102017Promo
$150
Ungraded
PSA 10 $375
Strong data
Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX renders the three Kanto legendary birds as a stained glass window, with Moltres spreading its flaming wings across the center, Zapdos crackling at upper left and Articuno perched against cool blues on the right. Art by Hyogonosuke, the bold leaded outlines and jewel-toned panels make this promo a favorite among fans of the original trio and of unusual TAG TEAM artwork.
8
Articuno
Wizards of the CoastSkyridge4/1442003Rare
$115
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,741
Moderate data
Articuno sweeps through a hazy purple and blue scene, wings spread wide beside a pale, blocky stone structure, all rendered in the soft, painterly CG look of the e-Card era, art by Hajime Kusajima. Skyridge closed out the original Wizards of the Coast run and is famously hard to collect, so even its regular rares like this Legendary bird draw steady attention from vintage fans.
9
Articuno
Wizards of the CoastWizards Black Star Promos48/531999Promo
$103
Ungraded
PSA 10 $799
Moderate data
Articuno perches on a mossy rocky peak above a sea of clouds, wings raised and its long blue tail curling down around the stone, all in soft painted art by Atsuko Nishida. This Wizards Black Star Promo stands out for its Aurora Veil Pokémon Power, and the Legendary bird's lasting following keeps Base series fans hunting it to round out their promo runs.
10
Articuno
Diamond & PearlMajestic Dawn1/1002008Rare Holo
$75.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $34,200
Strong data
Articuno glides across a dark, starry sky in this holo, wings spread wide and long tail curling behind, with a blue planet glowing in the corner and sparkle-pattern foil scattered through the cosmic background. Art by Masakazu Fukuda, it opens Majestic Dawn as the set's first card. Fans of the legendary birds chase it for that clean, classic Diamond & Pearl era holo look.
11
Articuno-GX
Sun & MoonCelestial Storm171/1682018Rare Rainbow
$66.76
Ungraded
PSA 10 $564
Strong data
12
Galarian Articuno V
Sword & ShieldChilling Reign170/1982021Rare Ultra
$63.10
Ungraded
PSA 10 $200
Moderate data
13
Articuno
Wizards of the CoastFossil2/621999Rare Holo
$56.60
Ungraded
PSA 10 $5,500
Strong data
14
Articuno
Wizards of the CoastLegendary Collection2/1102002Rare Holo
$54.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $28,200
Moderate data
15
Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX
Sun & MoonHidden Fates44/682019Rare Holo GX
$45.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $168
Strong data
16
Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX
Sun & MoonHidden Fates69/682019Rare Rainbow
$39.50
Ungraded
PSA 10 $145
Strong data
17
Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX
Sun & MoonHidden Fates66/682019Rare Ultra
$37.60
Ungraded
PSA 10 $165
Strong data
18
Articuno-GX
Sun & MoonCelestial Storm154/1682018Rare Ultra
$36.80
Ungraded
PSA 10 $579
Moderate data
19
Articuno-GX
Sun & MoonHidden Fates Shiny VaultSV542019Rare Shiny GX
$35.40
Ungraded
PSA 10 $139
Strong data
20
Articuno
XYGenerations25/832016Rare Holo
$33.10
Ungraded
PSA 10 $4,613
Strong data
21
Articuno-EX
Black & WhitePlasma Storm25/1352013Rare Holo EX
$25.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $5,640
Strong data
22
Articuno
Wizards of the CoastWizards Black Star Promos22/531999Promo
$17.30
Ungraded
PSA 10 $243
Moderate data
23
Articuno
Scarlet & VioletJourney Together161/1592025Illustration Rare
$16.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $192
Moderate data
24
Galarian Articuno V
Sword & ShieldAstral Radiance Trainer GalleryTG162022Rare Holo V
$15.20
Ungraded
PSA 10 $114
Strong data
25
Articuno
Sun & MoonSM Black Star PromosSM1442017Promo
$15.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,025
Strong data
26
Galarian Articuno V
Sword & ShieldBrilliant Stars181/1722022Rare Secret
$14.80
Ungraded
PSA 10 $71.50
Strong data
27
Galarian Articuno V
Sword & ShieldChilling Reign169/1982021Rare Ultra
$13.20
Ungraded
PSA 10 $52.80
Strong data
28
Articuno
Scarlet & VioletPokémon TCG Classic - Blastoise9/342023
$13.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $125
Strong data
29
Articuno
Wizards of the CoastFossil17/621999Rare
$12.90
Ungraded
PSA 10 $173
Moderate data
30
Galarian Articuno
Sword & ShieldSWSH Black Star PromosSWSH1232019Promo
$12.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $322
Strong data
31
Articuno-GX
Sun & MoonCelestial Storm31/1682018Rare Holo GX
$11.40
Ungraded
PSA 10 $178
Strong data
32
Articuno
Black & WhiteNext Destinies27/992012Rare Holo
$9.31
Ungraded
PSA 10 $5,375
Moderate data
33
Articuno
PlatinumSupreme Victors16/1472009Rare
$8.53
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,500
Moderate data
34
Articuno
Black & WhiteLegendary Treasures32/1132013Rare Holo
$8.29
Ungraded
PSA 10 $93.60
Strong data
35
Galarian Articuno
Sword & ShieldSWSH Black Star PromosSWSH2822019Promo
$4.84
Ungraded
PSA 10 $250
Strong data
36
Articuno
XYRoaring Skies16/1082015Rare
$4.24
Ungraded
Strong data
37
Articuno
XYRoaring Skies17/1082015Rare
$3.97
Ungraded
PSA 10 $531
Strong data
38
Articuno
Sun & MoonTeam Up32/1812019Rare Holo
$3.37
Ungraded
PSA 10 $160
Strong data
39
Articuno
Mega Evolution30th Celebration132/1282026Illustration Rare
$2.81
Ungraded
Strong data
40
Galarian Articuno
Sword & ShieldEvolving Skies63/2032021Rare Holo
$1.80
Ungraded
PSA 10 $36.00
Moderate data
41
Galarian Articuno V
Sword & ShieldChilling Reign58/1982021Rare Holo V
$1.39
Ungraded
PSA 10 $52.00
Moderate data
42
Articuno
Sword & ShieldPokémon GO24/782022Rare Holo
$0.40
Ungraded
PSA 10 $74.40
Limited data
43
Articuno
Sword & ShieldSilver Tempest36/1952022Rare Holo
$0.38
Ungraded
Limited data
44
Articuno
Scarlet & Violet151144/1652023Rare
$0.31
Ungraded
PSA 10 $60.00
Limited data
45
Team Rocket's Articuno
Scarlet & VioletDestined Rivals51/1822025Rare
$0.29
Ungraded
PSA 10 $90.00
Limited data
46
Articuno
Mega Evolution30th Celebration18/1282026Common
$0.19
Ungraded
PSA 10 $34.86
Limited data
47
Articuno
Scarlet & VioletJourney Together32/1592025Uncommon
$0.17
Ungraded
PSA 10 $100
Limited data

Graded

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10: the top 5

Rocket's Articuno ex, Team Rocket Returns 96/109

Ungraded
$810
PSA 9
$3,905
4.8x the ungraded price
PSA 10
$20,400
25.2x the ungraded price

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10 values of the top 5 cards, with the PSA 10 multiple of the ungraded price
Card	Ungraded	PSA 9	PSA 10	PSA 10 ÷ ungraded
Rocket's Articuno ex 96/109Team Rocket Returns	$810	$3,905	$20,400	25.2x
Articuno H3Skyridge	$780	$2,302	$12,600	16.2x
Articuno-EX 132/135Plasma Storm	$399	$3,840	$81,456	204.2x
Articuno 148/147Supreme Victors	$329	$2,250	$24,600	74.9x
Articuno ex 114/112FireRed & LeafGreen	$300	$1,000	$14,686	49.0x

Graded values are read from sales of slabbed copies. When grading pays.

Common questions

What is the most expensive Articuno card?

Rocket's Articuno ex 96/109 from Team Rocket Returns, at $810 ungraded and $20,400 as a PSA 10.

What is the most valuable Articuno card in PSA 10?

Articuno-EX 132/135 from Plasma Storm, at $81,456 in a PSA 10. It ranks below the top card ungraded because a 10 of it is far scarcer.

What is the most expensive modern Articuno card?

From the Scarlet & Violet era onward, Articuno 161/159 from Journey Together leads at $16.00 ungraded.

How many Articuno cards are worth over $100?

Of the 47 Articuno cards with a price, 9 are worth $100 or more ungraded. The rest sell for less, most of them for a few dollars.

What makes a Articuno card valuable?

Scarcity, condition and demand for the character. 3 of the top 10 here are Promo cards. Condition is the other lever: Rocket's Articuno ex 96/109 from Team Rocket Returns is worth $810 ungraded and $20,400 as a PSA 10, 25.2 times more.

How often are these prices updated?

Every day. The prices on this page were last read Nov 12, 2026, from recorded sales of each card.

How this list is ranked

Cards are ordered by their current ungraded value. A PSA 10 copy of a card can be worth many times more, which is why graded values are shown but kept out of the order. Only English-language cards are included. How we price cards