Team Rocket’s Articuno Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Articuno from Scarlet & Violet – Destined Rivals (sv10) is a Rare Basic Water-type, card 51. With 120 HP, the Repelling Veil ability, and the Dark Frost attack, it marries sturdy defense with burst offense—especially when paired with Team Rocket’s Energy.

Quick Facts

• HP: 120
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-30)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Ability: Repelling Veil prevents effects of opponent’s attacks on your Basic Team Rocket’s Pokémon (damage still applies).
• Attack: Dark Frost does 60 damage plus 60 more if Team Rocket’s Energy is attached.
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon can control ice at will. Articuno is said to live in snowy mountains riddled with permafrost.”
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Set: Scarlet & Violet – Destined Rivals (sv10)
• Card Number: 51
• Rarity: Rare
• Regulation Mark: I
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide covers the single known printing of Team Rocket’s Articuno from Scarlet & Violet – Destined Rivals (sv10), card number 51. It is a Rare Basic Pokémon card with no known alternate printings or promo versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (sv10), card number (51), and illustrator (Mitsuhiro Arita). The card’s distinctive ability and attack text further confirm it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Repelling Veil offers strategic protection for your Basic Team Rocket’s Pokémon, while Dark Frost scales when Team Rocket’s Energy is attached—making it a thematic fit for Team Rocket builds.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or surface scratches to preserve Mitsuhiro Arita’s detailed artwork and maintain long-term collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Introduces Team Rocket’s Articuno as a Water-type Basic Pokémon with a unique ability and a powerful attack that synergizes with Team Rocket’s Energy. This set highlights the thematic rivalry and offers collectors a rare card with striking ice-themed flavor.

This Team Rocket’s Articuno card is a vivid addition to any collection, combining thematic depth with elegant design.