Skip to content
Articuno (Japanese) Pokemon card from Pokemon Web

Articuno (Japanese)

Pokemon Web · 045/048 · Holo Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $349.99
Low $349.99
High $349.99
PSA 10 $766.47
PSA 9 $287.99
30-Day Trend

Number

045/048

Rarity

Holo Rare

Variant

Unlimited_Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

What Is Articuno (Japanese) Worth?

Articuno (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Pokemon Web, card number 045/048. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.

Articuno (Japanese) Value Breakdown

As of 2026, Articuno (Japanese) (Pokemon Web, 045/048) is worth around $349.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $349.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $118.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $349.99, Lightly Played $115.00, Damaged $118.00 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $766.47 — about 2.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $287.99.

Is It Worth Grading Articuno (Japanese)?

Grading Articuno (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($349.99) and a PSA 10 ($766.47) is about $416.48 — a 2.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $287.99, CGC 10 $424.99, BGS 9.5 $400.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.

Detailed Price Breakdown

SourceCondition / GradeAverage
ebayDAMAGED$118.00
ebayLIGHTLY PLAYED$149.00
ebayNEAR MINT$349.99
ebayBGS 9 5$400.00
ebayCGC 10$424.99
ebayPSA 10$766.47
ebayPSA 6$99.95
ebayPSA 7$249.99
ebayPSA 8$220.00
ebayPSA 9$287.99
tcgplayerLIGHTLY PLAYED$115.00

Is Articuno (Japanese) a Good Buy?

Holos like Articuno (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Articuno (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

More from Pokemon Web