Articuno #48

Articuno appears in Wizards Black Star Promos, released in 1999. The printed flavor text states: "A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains." Its card type is Pokémon.

The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 80.

Energy typing is Water. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print.

This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. This card has the following ability: "Aurora Veil".

Articuno from Wizards Black Star Promos is currently trading around $61.10. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%.

Against its 30-day baseline of $57.03, this card is pricing 7.1% higher. Its 90-day trading band runs between $35.90 and $61.10, producing a 41% range and moderate-volatility behavior.

Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Collector-focused market read: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $35.90 to $61.10 (41% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior.

Versus the 30-day average ($57.03), the card is trading 7.1% higher. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +165% above raw pricing.

PSA 9 is currently around $85.70, while PSA 10 is $161.67.

Release year for Wizards Black Star Promos is 1999. It belongs to the Base series.

The checklist contains 53 cards, placing it in a compact expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.

In the Wizards Black Star Promos checklist, Articuno occupies position #48 as a Promo card.

Articuno sits within a broader pool of Articuno variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 4 distinct sets.

In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.10 and $18.84 (18740% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($3.81), this card is +1503%.

Notable alternatives include Articuno #16 (Roaring Skies) at $0.81, Articuno #17 (Roaring Skies) at $2.50, Articuno #36 (Silver Tempest) at $0.29, and Articuno #32 (Journey Together) at $0.10.