The only one among the original Legendary bird trio introduced in Gen 1 featured on an Art Rare (AR) in Battle Partners [SV9], Articuno is featured on one of 12 cards in the set with that rarity.

About Articuno (Battle Partners [SV9] 102/100)

The Battle Partners [SV9] expansion, released as part of the Pokémon TCG’s Scarlet & Violet era in Japan, introduced a fresh wave of powerful and visually captivating cards. Among those cards, the AR version of Articuno stood out immediately, blending legendary lore with truly mesmerizing artwork. A beloved and fan-favorite Legendary Bird from the original Kanto trio, Articuno returns in this set with an aesthetic and collectible appeal that’s hard to ignore.

Illustrated by the illustrator Kuroimori, the artist features the Pokémon’s in a serene, snow-draped environment, with the artwork perfectly capturing the Pokémon’s graceful and icy aura. When this card’s artwork was first teased, it immediately caught the attention of collectors and players alike, with many eager to add it to their collections upon release. As a Legendary Pokémon tied to strong nostalgic memories for fans, it’s no surprise that the card’s price grew significantly during its first week on the market.

Release Details

In English, this card is card 161/159 from Journey Together [JTG].

The price of an Articuno (Battle Partners [SV9] 102/100) card is 1,470 JPY (~US$10).

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