Articuno – Celestial Storm (#31)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Articuno (#31) is a Rare Holo Gx card from Sun & Moon - Celestial Storm released in 2018. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Ice Wing attack (130 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $6.74, Cardmarket average sale is €6.14, Floor listings start near €2.29.
- TCGplayer market price: $6.74
- Cardmarket trend price: €6.39
- Recent low listing: €2.29
Card Details
- Set
- Celestial Storm
- Card Number
- 31
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Gx
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 170
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Legendary Ascent
When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench during your turn, you may switch it with your Active Pokémon. If you do, move any number of Water Energy from your other Pokémon to this Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Ice Wing
[Water, Water, Colorless]
— 130
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (43.3 per energy). -
Cold Crush-GX
[Water]
Discard all Energy from both Active Pokémon. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Articuno from Celestial Storm (Rare Holo Gx) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2018, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Articuno 31 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Articuno's Ice Wing deals 130 damage for Water + Water + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 170 HP • Water Type • Weak to Metal ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestial Storm #31 ← Current | 170 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Gx | $6.74 |
�📦 Celestial Storm Set Context
This Articuno is part of the Celestial Storm expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2018.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Articuno card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo Gx cards from Celestial Storm are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Articuno 31 was released in 2018 in the Celestial Storm expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Celestial Storm represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Articuno with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Articuno card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Articuno works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.