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Articuno
#12/36 in Vending Machine Series 2 (Red), Uncommon, 80 HP, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
- Card number
- #12/36
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- HP
- 80 HP
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- June 17, 1998
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
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Collector Notes
Articuno
Articuno appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 2 (Red), released on June 17, 1998. Articuno is a uncommon rarity and 80 HP. The Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) set contains 36 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.
Collector Insights
Articuno is a Pokémon with 80 HP featuring a single attack named Ice Beam. This attack requires two Water and two Colorless Energy to use, dealing 30 damage to the defending Pokémon. When deployed, the card grants a 50% chance to paralyze the opponent’s active Pokémon, flipping a coin to determine the outcome. The card was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and released as part of the Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) set in June 1998. It carries an uncommon rarity rating and is associated with a theme color of #84bec1. The card’s design aligns with its elemental typing, emphasizing cold-themed mechanics. Its strategic utility lies in both direct damage and status disruption capabilities.
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