Articuno (フリーザー Freezer)
Pokemon TCG • Fossil (Mystery of the Fossils)
Card Type
Basic Pokémon
Set & Number
Fossil (Mystery of the Fossils) - No. 144
Rarity
Holo Rare (Star symbol)
Edition & Language
Japanese (Original Print) • Japanese
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Lightly Played (LP) to Lightly Played- (LP-)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; PSA 9 (Mint): $50 - $70; PSA 10 (Gem Mint): $180 - $250
Recent Sales
Recent ungraded Japanese Fossil Articuno cards with similar edge wear have sold for approximately $8-$10 USD. Clean vintage holos can sometimes reach $15.
Condition Details
Moderate yellowing/staining on the top and right edges, corner wear visible on the top right, potential surface scratches on the holofoil, and slight centering issues favoring the bottom.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The visible staining/discoloration on the yellow borders and edge wear make it unlikely to score higher than a PSA 5 or 6, which would not increase the value beyond the cost of the grading service.
Card Description
HP 70, LV.35. Water-type Pokémon. Attack 1 (Freeze Dry): 30 damage, flip a coin, if heads the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. Attack 2 (Blizzard): 50 damage, flip a coin, if heads this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon, if tails this attack does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. Resistance: Fighting -30. Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless energy.
Notable Features
Features the classic Japanese 'Cosmos' holofoil pattern. This version lacks the '1st Edition' stamp as Japanese Fossil cards did not use them. It utilizes the original 'Rarity Star' symbol for the Japanese market.
Authentication Notes
The card appears authentic. The holofoil pattern correctly follows the cosmos design used in that era, the font weight is consistent with 1990s Japanese prints, and the saturation levels of the blue border match legitimate Japanese card stock.
Scanned: 2026-03-19T13:00:17.565148