Articuno #1 Majestic Dawn Pokemon card
SetMajestic Dawn
Card number1
RarityRare Holo
TypePokémon
HP100
ArtistMasakazu Fukuda
ReleasedMay 2008

Articuno #1 Value (Majestic Dawn)

$52.80 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 Articuno #1 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $52.80, the Cardmarket low is €35.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Opening Majestic Dawn’s numbered checklist, Articuno 1 is a Rare Holo from the 2008 Diamond & Pearl era. Masakazu Fukuda provided the illustration, while the holo rarity and Legendary Pokémon subject give it more presence than a routine set entry. Current market data places it inside the set’s higher-priced group, with recent movement trending upward.

Current prices

SourcePrice
TCGplayer market price (USD)$52.80
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)€35.00
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)€13.50
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)€17.80
Cardmarket listings available204

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What sets the price of Articuno #1

Articuno #1 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Majestic Dawn, the Diamond & Pearl era (2008). It ranks as number 6 by price out of 100 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($52.80 to $52.80). The illustration is by Masakazu Fukuda.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

GradingGradeMedian soldSales
ACE8$89.101
BGS9$311.621
CGC9$101.542
PSA9$335.003
PSA8$99.905
PSA7$41.564

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Without a reported PSA 10 multiple, a grading decision should rest on condition and acquisition cost rather than an assumed premium. The raw band is substantial enough to justify scrutiny, especially for fine scratches or clouding across the older holo surface.

Articuno price history

Jun 21, 2026Low $38.68 · High $52.80Nov 2, 2026
MonthAvg Cardmarket lowAvg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026€40.00$52.80
Oct 2026€46.75$52.80
Sep 2026€40.51$52.67
Aug 2026€55.29$52.54
Jul 2026€30.62$46.19
Jun 2026€20.00$38.68
Legendary bird collections give Articuno a durable niche beyond Majestic Dawn completion. Fukuda’s illustration also provides a focused artist angle, and the card can anchor a Diamond & Pearl era trio alongside Zapdos and Moltres.

Frequently asked questions

What is Articuno #1 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $52.80, the Cardmarket low is €35.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Articuno #1 rare?

Articuno #1 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 6 by price among the 100 cards in Majestic Dawn. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.

Is Articuno #1 going up in value?

Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $52.80.

How do I check which printing of Articuno I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (1) 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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