Articuno 27 / 99 Pokemon Card from Next Destinies Set

About the Articuno Pokémon Card

Articuno is a Water-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Next Destinies set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 27/99 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Next Destinies set was released on February 8, 2012.

The card includes the flavor text: “A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.”.

Articuno Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Articuno

Card number: 27/99

Set: Next Destinies

Series: Black & White

Rarity: Rare Holo

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Water

HP: 120

Artist: Ryo Ueda

Release date: February 8, 2012

National Pokédex number: 144

Why Collect the Articuno Pokémon Card?

Articuno is a solid addition to the Next Destinies set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Articuno Pokémon Card

Articuno was illustrated by Ryo Ueda.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Articuno Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Articuno is about $9.50. Recent listings range from roughly $5.24 (low) to $95.80 (high), with a mid-point near $9.74. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Next Destinies set has a median card value near

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Next Destinies set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Articuno Pokémon Card

Whether Articuno is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Articuno Pokémon Card?

Rare Holo cards like Articuno are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Other Printings of Articuno

Articuno appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 2 (around $750), Supreme Victors 148 (around $330) and Skyridge H3 (around