Articuno (Japanese)
SV2a: Pokemon Card 151 · 144/165 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
144/165
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Articuno (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Articuno (Japanese) in its sought-after 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 SV2a: Pokemon Card 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 (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Articuno (Japanese) (Rare, SV2a: Pokemon Card 151 #144/165) changes hands at roughly $0.16, 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 $0.16, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.15. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Articuno (Japanese) is valued near $44.99 — about 281x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Articuno (Japanese): 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 (Japanese) sits around $44.99 — roughly 281x 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 $12.99, CGC 10 $34.99 — 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 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $13.09 | $13.09 | $13.09 | 29 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.15 | $0.13 | $0.15 | 41 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | 482 |
Collector Outlook for Articuno (Japanese)
Articuno (Japanese) 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 (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
