The 1999 Wizards Black Star Promo Articuno card (No. 48) is a Basic Water-type Pokémon featuring 80 HP and the Aurora Veil ability.
1999 • Pokémon • Wizards Black Star Promos
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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The core identity of the card within the set.
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Articuno
Game
Pokémon
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Promo
Atsuko Nishida
Card Stock
English
80
Water
Basic
34
Fighting -30
2
144
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Ability: Aurora Veil
As long as Articuno is your Active Pokémon, your Benched Pokémon do not take damage from and are not affected by attacks. This power cannot be used if Articuno is affected by a Special Condition.
Attack: Ice Beam (30)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
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FAQ
The 1999 Wizards Black Star Promo Articuno card has 80 HP, is a Basic Water-type Pokémon, and has a Printed Level of 34. It features a Retreat Cost of 2 and is designated as Pokédex number 144 in the Wizards Black Star Promos set.
The Aurora Veil ability on the Wizards Black Star Promo Articuno card states that as long as it is your Active Pokémon, your Benched Pokémon do not take damage from and are not affected by attacks. This power cannot be used if Articuno is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Atsuko Nishida is the credited artist for the 1999 Wizards Black Star Promo Articuno card (No. 48). Nishida is a well-known artist in the Pokémon franchise, having contributed to various early card designs and game artwork.
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