Articuno Collector’s Guide: Roaring Skies #17

Character Intro

Articuno from the Roaring Skies set is a rare card numbered 17. This striking Pokémon boasts 120 HP and features the attack Tri Edge. Its elegant design captures the icy essence of this legendary bird.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY series, set code XY6, titled Roaring Skies. It features two attacks: Chilling Sigh, which puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to sleep, and Tri Edge, which deals 20 damage plus 40 more for each heads flipped on 3 coins. It has no abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its card number 17 in the Roaring Skies set and the illustrator credit to 5ban Graphics. The card image can be found at /images/xy6/xy6-17.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

As a rare card, it is recommended to store this Articuno in a protective sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve its condition and vibrant artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Roaring Skies (XY6): This set features Articuno as a powerful Water-type Basic Pokémon with sleep-inducing and variable damage attacks, emphasizing strategic coin flips and status effects.