Collector’s Guide: Articuno (Fossil Set #17)

Quick Facts

Articuno from the Fossil set is a Basic Water-type Pokémon card with 70 HP. It features two attacks: Freeze Dry, which can paralyze the Defending Pokémon on a coin flip, and Blizzard, which deals damage to all Benched Pokémon depending on a coin flip. The card has a Retreat Cost of 2 and a Fighting-type resistance of -30. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as a Rare card.

Key Printings

This guide covers the exact printing of Articuno from the Fossil set, identified as card number 17 with set code “base3”. The card is part of the original Fossil expansion and does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. The card can be identified by its Water type, the Fossil set symbol, and the unique attacks “Freeze Dry” and “Blizzard.” The card’s rarity is Rare, and it is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Fossil Articuno card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This Articuno is a classic representation of the legendary bird Pokémon within the Fossil expansion. It is notable for its Water typing and unique attacks that combine status effects and multi-target damage. The Fossil set is a key vintage set for collectors focusing on legendary and prehistoric Pokémon.

Legality: unknown