Articuno SM Black Star Promos #SM144
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Articuno is a Promo Pokémon card from SM Black Star Promos (#SM144), illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. It's a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 120 HP, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $14.40 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $288 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 20× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 24 | $288$288–$288 | |
| PSA 9pop 83 | $78$25–$100 | |
| PSA 8pop 51 | 4 sold$19$16–$22 | |
| PSA 7pop 24 | $7$7–$7 | |
| PSA 6pop 26 | $4$4–$4 | |
| PSA 4pop 1 | $4$4–$4 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Only 11% of 218 PSA-graded Articuno copies are a gem-mint 10 (24 of 218) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (9 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 11% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$201); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $287.93 | $72.87 | +$201 | 20.0× |
| PSA 9 | $78.03 | $70.77 | −$7 | 5.4× |
| PSA 8 | $18.99 | $70.18 | −$66 | 1.3× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 218 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 11% | $288.00 |
| PSA 9 | 38.1% | $78.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 50.9% | $14.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
42% spreadCurrently 42% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
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Card text
“A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.”
About the Pokémon
A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
Card details
Other Articuno cards
There are 9 different Articuno printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is SM Black Star Promos #SM144 (Promo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Articuno (SM Black Star Promos #SM144) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Articuno from SM Black Star Promos is worth approximately $14.40 ungraded (near-mint), and around $288 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Articuno?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Articuno from SM Black Star Promos is worth around $288 — roughly 20× the raw ungraded value of $14.40.
Should I grade my Articuno?
A PSA 10 sells for about $288 versus $14.40 raw — roughly a 20× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Articuno rare?
Articuno is a Promo card from SM Black Star Promos (card #SM144), illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. Its current blended market value is $14.40 ungraded.