| Set | Fossil |
| Card number | 2 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Released | Oct 1999 |
Articuno #2 Value (Fossil)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
From the first English Fossil release in 1999, Articuno 2 pairs a Rare Holo finish with Mitsuhiro Arita artwork. As one of the set's legendary birds, it carries both early-era nostalgia and a high position in the market hierarchy. Current ranking data places it among Fossil's most valuable cards, well above the bulk of the set.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $68.80 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €77.66 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €61.04 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 452 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $9,500 |
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Why Articuno #2 is priced where it is
Articuno #2 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Fossil, the Base era (1999). A PSA 10 sells for about 138x 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 ($68.80 to $68.80). The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $248.28 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $215.91 | 5 |
| BGS | 8 | $32.15 | 3 |
| CGC | 10 | $1,136 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $223.53 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $71.77 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $53.82 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $9,500 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $224.28 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $111.28 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $142.04 | 5 |
| SGC | 9 | $186.14 | 1 |
| TAG | 8 | $260.00 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Articuno price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | - | $68.80 |
| Oct 2026 | - | $68.80 |
| Sep 2026 | €55.00 | $68.22 |
| Aug 2026 | €45.58 | $65.33 |
| Jul 2026 | €47.47 | - |
| Jun 2026 | €45.45 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Articuno #2 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $68.80, a PSA 10 sells for around $9,500 on eBay. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Articuno #2 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Articuno #2 sells for about $9,500 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $68.80 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Articuno #2 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $68.80.
Is Articuno #2 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 138.1x raw ($9,431 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 (2) 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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