Articuno (16)
XY - Roaring Skies · 16/108 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
16/108
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Articuno (16): Rarity & Collectibility
Articuno (16) 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 #16/108 of the XY - Roaring Skies 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 (16)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Articuno (16) (Rare, XY - Roaring Skies #16/108) changes hands at roughly $2.36, 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 $2.36, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.00. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $2.36, Lightly Played $1.26, Moderately Played $1.49, Heavily Played $1.40, Damaged $1.00 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.98 | $4.98 | $4.98 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.14 | $14.14 | $14.14 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $49.04 | $49.04 | $49.04 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.26 | $1.15 | $1.49 | 91 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.49 | $1.39 | $2.10 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.36 | $2.36 | $2.36 | 130 |
Collector Outlook for Articuno (16)
Articuno (16) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Articuno (16) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
