| Set | Fossil |
| Card number | 17 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Released | Oct 1999 |
Articuno #17 Value (Fossil)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Articuno, card 17 in the Base Fossil set released in 1999, is a Rare non-holo Pokémon illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its depiction evokes the legendary bird's icy presence and it ranks just outside the top twenty in value within its 124-card set.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $8.44 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €34.50 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €11.52 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €13.34 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 554 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $730.00 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Why Articuno #17 is priced where it is
Articuno #17 is a Rare Pokémon card from Fossil, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 30 by price out of 124 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 86x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($8.44 to $8.44). The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $83.90 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $99.59 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $35.06 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $22.29 | 1 |
| CGC | 7 | $18.21 | 1 |
| KSA | 10 | $89.99 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $730.00 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $94.41 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $62.93 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $35.92 | 5 |
| SGC | 9 | $46.00 | 1 |
| TAG | 9 | $134.87 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Articuno price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €34.50 | $8.44 |
| Oct 2026 | €38.56 | $8.44 |
| Sep 2026 | €26.50 | $8.65 |
| Aug 2026 | €17.02 | $8.59 |
| Jul 2026 | €16.31 | $8.56 |
| Jun 2026 | €17.31 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Articuno #17 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $8.44, a PSA 10 sells for around $730.00 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €34.50. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Articuno #17 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Articuno #17 sells for about $730.00 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $8.44 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Articuno #17 rare?
Articuno #17 is printed at Rare rarity and ranks number 30 by price among the 124 cards in Fossil. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Articuno #17 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $8.44.
Is Articuno #17 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 86.5x raw ($721.56 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Articuno I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (17) 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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