Articuno Fossil Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Articuno

Fossil · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base3-2 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$205.60
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $182.27 – $226.14.
▼ 3% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$189.48
Never pay above $198.35
Optimal sell
$217.26
Never sell below $209.10
Buy this card · aim to pay under $198.35
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $217.26 · never below $209.10. 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
High value — use a sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer, tracked, with signature confirmation.
Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Articuno worth?

Articuno from Fossil has a fair market value of about $205.60 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Articuno?

List around $217.26 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $173.62 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Articuno?

A disciplined buy target is about $189.48 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $198.35.

Where can I buy Articuno?

Articuno is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $205.60 and aim to pay under $198.35 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Articuno?

Articuno is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $198.35; paying near or below $189.48 keeps a margin of safety versus the $205.60 fair value.

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