Articuno

Articuno

Selected Masterpiece • 27/99
Artist Ryo Ueda
Market Price $4.51
Next Destinies Black & White 2012
The Illustrator

Ryo Ueda

Ryo Ueda has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2023, spanning more than 400 illustrations. Work appears across EX, XY, and Sword & Shield, with a digital, action-forward approach that favors focused framing, balanced layouts, and vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Articuno soaring through a wintry landscape, its wings fully extended as it navigates the swirling snowflakes around it. The icy blue of its feathers stands out against the white backdrop, creating a tranquil yet vibrant scene. Articuno's focused gaze hints at both grace and strength, embodying the spirit of winter. This moment captures the essence of a serene day in a snowy realm.”

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 16, 2026.

Card Type Water
Artist Ryo Ueda
Era
Black & White
Release
08/02/2012

Ice Beam

50

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Ice Wing

80
Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost