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Articuno
Wizards Black Star Promos 22/53 • promo
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Number
- 22/53
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $19.70
- Artist
- Toshinao Aoki
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
This legendary Pokémon is said to freeze the water in the air during winter, causing snow.
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Where it came from
The Articuno card, numbered 22 in the Wizards Black Star Promos series, was released in November 2000 as a promotional tie-in for the theatrical debut of Pokémon: The Movie 2000. Distributed primarily through movie theaters and participating retail outlets, the card served as a marketing centerpiece to heighten anticipation for the film, in which the legendary bird Articuno plays a pivotal role in maintaining the balance of the natural world.
The card features artwork by the prolific illustrator Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive, clean aesthetic defined the early visual identity of the Pokémon franchise. Eschewing the complex, experimental art styles of later sets, Sugimori utilized a classic, focused composition that emphasizes the character's icy elegance. It remains a hallmark of the WotC-era promotional cards, cherished by collectors for its role in bridging the gap between the trading card game and the cinematic expansion of the Pokémon universe.
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