Question 1

What is the current market value of Articuno #48?

Accepted Answer

For Articuno in Wizards Black Star Promos, the current reference price is $81.74. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at +0.8%. Against its 30-day baseline of $76.07, this card is pricing 7.5% higher. Its 90-day trading band runs between $41.87 and $81.74, producing a 49% range and moderate-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Articuno #48 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: The latest week is near flat (+0.8%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 49% 90-day spread ($41.87-$81.74), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($76.07), the card is trading 7.5% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +451% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $97.53, while PSA 10 is $450.51.

Question 3

What is Articuno #48 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

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". Attack line includes "Ice Beam". It requires 2 energy to retreat. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Articuno cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Articuno checklist helps contextualize this specific Articuno print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.18-$28.11, a 15517% band. Against the sample mean of $7.94, this card is +930%. Notable alternatives include Articuno #144 (151) at $0.28, Articuno #22 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $18.24, Articuno #32 (Journey Together) at $0.18, and Articuno #161 (Journey Together) at $28.11.

Question 5

What set is Articuno #48 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

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.

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