Articuno

Articuno

Articuno appears in the English print of Wizards Black Star Promos, released on July 1, 1999. Articuno is a promo rarity and 80 HP. The Wizards Black Star Promos set contains 53 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.

Collector Insights

Articuno is a Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It features the ability Aurora Veil, which prevents your Benched Pokémon from taking damage or being affected by attacks while Articuno is your Active Pokémon. The card’s attack, Ice Beam, requires two Water and two Colorless Energy to use, dealing 30 damage and potentially paralyzing the Defending Pokémon with a 50% chance. Articuno has a retreat cost of two Colorless Energy, making it relatively easy to switch out during battles. It resists Fighting-type attacks by 30, offering moderate defensive advantages against certain threats. The card’s flavor text describes it as a legendary bird Pokémon that appears to people lost in icy mountains, emphasizing its association with cold environments. Designed by artist Atsuko Nishida, this card is part of the Base set released in 1999 as part of the Wizards Black Star Promos series. Its rarity is marked as Promo, highlighting its exclusive status among collectors.

A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.

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