#27 Articuno - Next Destinies (bw4)
Articuno is a Water-type Pokémon with 120 HP, part of the Black & White series released in February 2012 as part of the Next Destinies set. It has a Rare Holo rarity and is illustrated by artist Ryo Ueda. The card features two attacks: Ice Beam, which costs Water and two Colorless energy to deal 50 damage and has a 50% chance to paralyze the defending Pokémon, and Ice Wing, requiring Water and three Colorless energy to deal 80 damage. Articuno has a Fighting resistance of -20 and a Metal weakness of ×2. Its flavor text describes it as a legendary bird Pokémon capable of creating blizzards by freezing moisture in the air. The card requires two Colorless energy to retreat and has no listed regulations or additional rules. Articuno’s design aligns with its Water-type identity, emphasizing its association with cold environments and elemental power.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Rare Holo
Artist
Ryo Ueda
Release Date
2/8/2012

Next Destinies
Black & White
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