Team Rocket’s Articuno

Team Rocket’s Articuno

Selected Masterpiece • 51/182
Market Price $0.18
Destined Rivals Scarlet & Violet 2025
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Team Rocket's Articuno soaring through a dramatic sky filled with dark clouds, capturing a moment of tension and power. Its icy blue feathers contrast sharply with the ominous backdrop, emphasizing its role as a formidable presence. The Pokémon's determined expression suggests a character that is both majestic and fierce, ready to defend its territory. This snapshot encapsulates the duality of Articuno as both a guardian of winter and a member of Team Rocket's mysterious ranks.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 21, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Water
Era
Scarlet & Violet
Release
30/05/2025

Dark Frost

60+

If this Pokémon has any Team Rocket's Energy attached, this attack does 60 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost