Articuno (Legendary Collection) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

This Articuno card is a Basic Water-type Pokémon from the Legendary Collection set, numbered 2. It has 70 HP and is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. The card features two attacks: Freeze Dry, which can paralyze the Defending Pokémon on a coin flip, and Blizzard, which deals damage to both active and benched Pokémon depending on a coin flip. It has a Fighting resistance (-30) and a retreat cost of 2. The card is classified as a Rare Holo.

Key Printings

• Set: Legendary Collection (set code: base6)
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Number: 2
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• HP: 70
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic

Variants & Identifiers

This printing does not have any listed print variants. It is identified by the set code “base6” and card number “2.” The card is part of the “other” series category and has no regulation mark. Its legality status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and artwork quality of this rare card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Collection: This set revisits iconic Pokémon cards with updated artwork and holographic effects. Articuno stands out as a legendary Basic Water-type with strategic paralysis and multi-target damage attacks, making it a prized collectible.

Legality: unknown