Articuno Fossil Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Articuno

Fossil · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base3-17 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$38.22
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $21.02 – $59.31.
▼ 41% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$32.76
Never pay above $35.76
Optimal sell
$41.33
Never sell below $39.15
Buy this card · aim to pay under $35.76
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $41.33 · never below $39.15. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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All Articuno printings →More Fossil →
Common questions
How much is Articuno worth?

Articuno from Fossil has a fair market value of about $38.22 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Articuno?

List around $41.33 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $30.56 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Articuno?

A disciplined buy target is about $32.76 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $35.76.

Where can I buy Articuno?

Articuno is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $38.22 and aim to pay under $35.76 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Articuno?

Articuno is trending falling ~18% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $35.76; paying near or below $32.76 keeps a margin of safety versus the $38.22 fair value.

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