Articuno – Team Rocket Returns (#96)
Articuno Pokémon card from Team Rocket Returns (2004) — card #96. Released in 2004 as part of the EX series, Team Rocket Returns introduced Articuno in Rare Holo EX rarity. This Rare Holo EX print by Ryo Ueda features Darkness typing. The artwork by Ryo Ueda showcases Articuno's distinctive Darkness, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 100 HP with 2 attacks, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Rare Holo EX card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Articuno or Team Rocket Returns completionist sets. Subtype classification: Basic, ex. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €244.56, trending down (~-5.1%) over 7 days
Card overview
Articuno Rare Holo Ex card from Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004) — card #96 illustrated by Ryo Ueda. It’s a Basic, ex Darkness type with 100 HP. Key attacks include Freeze Solid (10) and Ice Wing (50) and the ability Darkness Veil. Weak to Metal ×2; retreat cost 1. Legalities — Unlimited: Legal. A EX era rare holo ex print with enduring collector interest.
- Set: Team Rocket Returns
- Card No.: 96
- Rarity: Rare Holo EX
- Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
- HP: 100
- Type: Darkness
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal
- Subtype: Basic, ex
- Prices: €257.71 (Cardmarket) · $429.99 (TCGplayer)
- Variants: normal, holofoil
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Freeze Solid [Colorless] — 10: Search your discard pile for a Water Energy card and attach it to Rocket's Articuno ex.
- Ice Wing [Water, Water, Colorless] — 50
- Weaknesses: Metal ×2
- Retreat: 1 (Colorless)
Rules
- When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Abilities
- Darkness Veil: As long as Rocket's Articuno ex has any Darkness Energy attached to it, prevent all effects, except damage, by an opponent's attack done to Rocket's Articuno ex.
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