Articuno

Articuno

Selected Masterpiece • 148/147
Artist Toshinao Aoki
Market Price $124.12
Supreme Victors Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Toshinao Aoki

Toshinao Aoki has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning Wizards Black Star Promos, Neo Destiny, and Paradox Rift. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with clear, balanced staging and vibrant-to-pastel color choices.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Articuno card depicts the legendary Pokémon soaring through a starry night sky, its wings outstretched in a graceful glide. The deep blue of its feathers stands out against the twinkling stars, creating a tranquil atmosphere. This moment captures Articuno as a serene presence in its winter realm, embodying a sense of calm and majesty. The scene invites the viewer to pause and appreciate the quiet beauty of this iconic creature.”

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 19, 2026.

Card Type Water
Era
Platinum
Release
19/08/2009

Diamond Dust

20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost