Articuno GX
SM - Celestial Storm · 31/168 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
31/168
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Articuno GX Worth?
Articuno GX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SM - Celestial Storm, card number 31/168. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Articuno GX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Articuno GX (SM - Celestial Storm, 31/168) is worth around $8.25 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $8.25, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.89. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $8.25, Lightly Played $7.06, Moderately Played $6.02, Heavily Played $5.57, Damaged $3.89 — 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 $100.00 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $33.00.
Is It Worth Grading Articuno GX?
Grading Articuno GX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($8.25) and a PSA 10 ($100.00) is about $91.75 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $33.00, CGC 10 $34.99, CGC 9.5 $25.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.93 | $2.93 | $2.93 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.49 | $6.99 | $9.99 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.85 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 24 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.89 | $3.89 | $3.89 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.57 | $5.57 | $5.57 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.06 | $8.09 | $8.09 | 104 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.02 | $5.96 | $5.96 | 48 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.25 | $7.66 | $7.99 | 364 |
Is Articuno GX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Articuno GX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Articuno GX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
