Articuno – Roaring Skies (#17)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Articuno (#17) is a Rare card from XY - Roaring Skies released in 2015. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Chilling Sigh attack, Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.. TCGplayer market price sits around $2.11, Cardmarket average sale is €2.36, Floor listings start near €0.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.11
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.27
- Recent low listing: €0.50
Card Details
- Set
- Roaring Skies
- Card Number
- 17
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Chilling Sigh
[Water]
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep. -
Tri Edge
[Water, Water, Colorless]
— 20+
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 40 more damage for each heads.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Articuno from Roaring Skies (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Articuno 17 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Articuno's Chilling Sigh for Water energy. Special effect: Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Water Type • Weak to Metal ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Articuno Cards
Looking for other Articuno cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Skies #17 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare | $2.11 |
�📦 Roaring Skies Set Context
This Articuno is part of the Roaring Skies expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
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 cards from Roaring Skies 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 17 was released in 2015 in the Roaring Skies expansion. This set is part of the XY 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: Roaring Skies is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
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.