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Rocket's Articuno ex #96 EX Team Rocket Returns Pokemon card
SetEX Team Rocket Returns
Card number96
RarityRare Holo EX
TypePokémon
HP100
ArtistRyo Ueda
ReleasedNov 2004

Rocket's Articuno ex #96 Value (EX Team Rocket Returns)

$410.26 raw near mint
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Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Rocket's Articuno ex #96 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $410.26. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Rocket's Articuno ex #96 occupies one of the rare holo ex slots in EX Team Rocket Returns. Released in 2004 and illustrated by Ryo Ueda, it combines a legendary Pokémon with explicit Team Rocket ownership, a defining feature of the expansion. Sales place it near the top of the checklist, and recent results have been moving upward.

Current prices

SourcePrice
TCGplayer market price (USD)$410.26
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)€1,639
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)€644.19
Cardmarket listings available23

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Why Rocket's Articuno ex #96 is priced where it is

Rocket's Articuno ex #96 is a Rare Holo EX Pokémon card from EX Team Rocket Returns, the EX era (2004). Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($410.26 to $410.26). The illustration is by Ryo Ueda.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

GradingGradeMedian soldSales
BGS9$835.523
CGC10$1,3485
CGC9$712.633
CGC8$807.551
PSA9$1,0445
PSA8$823.415
PSA7$400.485

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Without a reliable top-grade multiple, grading should be judged against the already substantial raw market and the copy's eye appeal. Holofoil scratching is the central risk on EX-era ultra rares, with edge whitening and foil chipping also capable of holding back the grade.

Rocket's Articuno ex price history

Price has been stable near $410.26 across the 129 days we have on record.

MonthAvg Cardmarket lowAvg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026-$410.26
Oct 2026€1,212$410.26
Sep 2026€620.82$410.26
Aug 2026€543.81$410.26
Jul 2026€649.00$410.26
Jun 2026€516.66$410.26
Feb 2026€450.00$410.26
Jan 2026€450.00$410.25
Dec 2025€437.50$410.25
Nov 2025€395.00$410.25
A focused mini-run can place Rocket's Articuno ex beside Rocket's Moltres ex and Rocket's Zapdos ex from the same expansion. Together, the three Kanto legendary birds capture the Rocket ownership theme in a particularly recognizable form.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rocket's Articuno ex #96 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $410.26. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Rocket's Articuno ex #96 going up in value?

Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $410.26.

How do I check which printing of Rocket's Articuno ex I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (96) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.

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