Articuno

Articuno

Selected Masterpiece • 16/147
Market Price $11.09
Supreme Victors Platinum 2009
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 Articuno card captures a moment of serene majesty, showcasing the majestic bird gliding gracefully through a flurry of snowflakes. Its vibrant blue feathers contrast beautifully with the soft white of the snow, evoking a sense of calm amidst the winter chill. The scene feels alive, as if Articuno is both a guardian and a part of the icy landscape, embodying the essence of winter itself. This small snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the Pokémon's world.”

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.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Water
Era
Platinum
Release
19/08/2009

Sharp Beak

30+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage.

Ice Beam

50

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

Weakness
+30
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost