The iconic 1999 Pokémon Fossil set with this #17 Rare Articuno card, featuring classic gameplay mechanics and legendary bird lore.
Articuno
1999 • Pokémon • Fossil
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Designed by Mitsuhiro Arita, this Rare card captures the essence of the legendary bird Pokémon known for appearing to those lost in icy mountains. Articuno’s gameplay features two distinct attacks: Freeze Dry, which can paralyze an opponent’s Pokémon, and Blizzard, a powerful move that affects both benched sides based on a coin flip. These mechanics make it a versatile choice for deck building strategies from that era. Whether you are building a retro-inspired deck or adding to your Pokémon TCG collection, this card offers a tangible connection to the franchise's early days.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Articuno
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
70
Water
Basic
Fighting -30
2
144
Card Text
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Attack: Freeze Dry (30)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Attack: Blizzard (50)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If tails, this attack does 10 damage to each of your own Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.