Articuno

Articuno

Articuno appears in the English print of SM Black Star Promos, released on February 3, 2017. Articuno is a promo rarity and 120 HP. The SM Black Star Promos set contains 251 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Hitoshi Ariga.

Collector Insights

Articuno is a Water-type Pokémon with 120 HP. It features two attacks: Gust, which costs two Colorless Energy to deal 30 damage, and Sheer Cold, requiring two Water Energy and one Colorless Energy to deal 100 damage and flip a coin to prevent the defending Pokémon from attacking during the opponent's next turn. The card has a resistance to Fighting-type attacks, reducing damage by 20, and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks, dealing double damage. It belongs to the Sun & Moon series, released as part of the SM Black Star Promos set on February 3, 2017. The card's design is attributed to artist Hitoshi Ariga, and its flavor text describes the Pokémon as a legendary bird capable of creating blizzards by freezing airborne moisture. Articuno has a retreat cost of one Colorless Energy and is classified as a Promo rarity card. Its unique combination of attacks and typing makes it a notable inclusion in competitive play.

A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.

Explore More Collector Hubs

Compare this card against live trending cards, current most popular cards, and most collected cards in English. Use these hubs to spot momentum shifts before your next trade or listing update.