Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Rocket's Articuno ex in mid-flight, its wings fully extended against a backdrop of a deep, starry sky. The scene conveys a sense of peaceful majesty, as the legendary bird glides effortlessly through the night. The shimmering stars enhance the mystical atmosphere, inviting the viewer to appreciate the quiet strength of Articuno. This moment captures the essence of a powerful creature in its natural habitat.
Essay · Team Rocket Returns
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Catalogue plate
№ 96/109
Composition
StyleDynamicIllustrationTraditional
MoodMajesticMysterious
CompositionActionFocus
PaletteContrastingCoolVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
100
Stage
Basic, ex
Weakness
Metal ×2
Retreat
Freeze Solid
10
Search your discard pile for a Water Energy card and attach it to Rocket's Articuno ex.
Ice Wing
50
Authorship
More from Ryo Ueda
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Team Rocket Returns, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Articuno
The Articuno canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
