Articuno
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 · 144/165 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
144/165
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Articuno: Rarity & Collectibility
Articuno in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #144/165 of the SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Articuno?
In 2026, a Near Mint Articuno (Rare, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 #144/165) changes hands at roughly $0.99, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $0.99, whereas a Moderately Played one slides to around $0.58. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.99, Lightly Played $0.87, Moderately Played $0.58 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Articuno is valued near $87.00 — about 88x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Articuno: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Articuno sits around $87.00 — roughly 88x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $9.99, CGC 10 $22.06, PSA 8 $10.50 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 47 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $22.06 | $22.06 | $22.06 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.87 | $0.61 | $2.99 | 658 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.58 | $0.69 | $0.69 | 55 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.45 | $5.00 | 5,199 |
Collector Outlook for Articuno
Articuno holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Articuno on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
