Articuno Collector’s Guide: Legendary Treasures #32

Character Intro

Articuno from the Legendary Treasures set is a Rare Holo card numbered 32. This iconic ice-type bird is a Basic Water Pokémon with 120 HP and the hard-hitting Ice Wing attack.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Metal (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Set Code: bw11
• Series: black_white
• Print Variants: None listed

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Legendary Treasures set, card number 32, featuring a Rare Holo rarity. It is a Basic Articuno with no abilities.

Attacks

• Ice Beam — 50 damage; may paralyze the opponent
• Ice Wing — 80 damage

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are noted for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code (bw11), card number (32), Water type, Rare Holo rarity, and the distinctive Kagemaru Himeno illustration.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holofoil surface and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Treasures (bw11): Includes Articuno as a Rare Holo, showcasing the legendary bird’s icy powers with detailed artwork and solid HP. The set focuses on powerful legendary Pokémon with striking visuals and competitive attacks.