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image=Articuno Fossil 2.jpg |
image=ArticunoFossil2.jpg |
caption={{TCG|Fossil}} print<br>Illus. [[Mitsuhiro Arita]] |
caption={{TCG|Fossil}} print<br>Illus. [[Mitsuhiro Arita]] |
reprints=3 |
reprints=3 |
reprint1=PhoneArticuno.jpg |
reprint1=ArticunoSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg |
recaption1=Phone card print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]] |
recaption1=[[Pokémon Snap]] Best Photo Contest print<br>Photo. [[Yui Tanaka]] |
reprint2=SnapArticuno.jpg |
reprint2=ArticunoPhoneCard.jpg |
recaption2=[[Nintendo 64]] [[Pokémon Snap]] contest print |
recaption2=Phone card print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]] |
species=Articuno |
species=Articuno |
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{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Water|expansion={{TCG|Fossil}}|rarity={{rar|Rare Holo}}|cardno=2/62, 17/62 (Non-holo)}}
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==Release information==
==Release information==
In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork from one of five winning entries of the [[Nintendo 64]] [[Pokémon Snap]] contest held in Spring 1999. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. It was later reprinted with different artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]]. At the 1999 Tropical Mega Battle tournament, those who were not in the main event could still battle each other, earning stamps for every battle they participated in. Those who completed their stamp booklet were awarded either an Articuno, {{TCG ID|Fossil|Moltres|12}} or {{TCG ID|Fossil|Zapdos|15}} phone card at random in a sealed envelope. The holographic version of this card was reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} reprint set, which was only released outside of Japan.
In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by [[Yui Tanaka]], one of five winning entries of the 64 Mario Stadium [[Pokémon Snap]] Best Photo Contest held in Spring 1999. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. It was later reprinted with different artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]], available as a prize at the 1999 Tropical Mega Battle tournament. Those who were not in the main event could still battle each other, earning stamps for every battle they participated in. Those who completed their stamp booklet were awarded either an Articuno, {{TCG ID|Fossil|Moltres|12}} or {{TCG ID|Fossil|Zapdos|15}} phone card at random in a sealed envelope. The holographic version of this card was reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} reprint set, which was only released outside of Japan.
===Gallery===
===Gallery===
<gallery>
{{TCGGallery |
Image:Articuno Fossil 2.jpg|Fossil print<br>Illus. [[Mitsuhiro Arita]]
type=Water |
Image:PhoneArticuno.jpg|Phone card print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]]
image1=ArticunoFossil2.jpg |
File:SnapArticuno.jpg|[[Nintendo 64]] [[Pokémon Snap]] contest print
set1=Fossil |
</gallery>
illus1=Mitsuhiro Arita |
image2=ArticunoSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg |
caption2=Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest print<br>Photo. [[Yui Tanaka]] |
image3=ArticunoPhoneCard.jpg |
caption3=Phone card print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]] |
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Japanese "Snap" print has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol would usually be.
*The Japanese "Snap" print has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol would usually be.
*Unlike the majority of the cards released through the Spring 1999 Pokémon Snap contests, the "Snap" print does feature the additional text on the bottom right.
*Unlike the majority of the cards released through the Spring 1999 Pokémon Snap contests, the "Snap" print does feature the additional text on the bottom right.
*The Phone card promo is slightly longer than a normal trading card, as the print had to adopt the same dimensions as a regular Japanese phone card.
*The phone card promo is slightly longer than a normal trading card, as the print had to adopt the same dimensions as a regular Japanese phone card. That print utilizes the same stock Sugimori artwork of Articuno that was later used on the {{TCG ID|GB|Articuno|1}} Legendary Card from {{Card GB}}.
===Origin===
===Origin===
{{m|Blizzard}} is a [[move]] in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Articuno}} can learn. This card's English [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from {{game|Red and Green|s}}.
{{m|Blizzard}} is a [[move]] in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Articuno}} can learn. This card's English [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from {{game|Red and Green|s}}.
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[[Category:Fossil cards]]
[[Category:Fossil cards]]
[[Category:Mystery of the Fossils cards]]
[[Category:Promotional cards]]
[[Category:Promotional cards]]
[[Category:Legendary Collection cards]]
[[Category:Illus. by Mitsuhiro Arita]]
[[Category:Illus. by Mitsuhiro Arita]]
[[Category:Photo. by Yui Tanaka]]
[[Category:Illus. by Ken Sugimori]]
[[Category:Illus. by Ken Sugimori]]
[[Category:Holographic cards]]
[[Category:Holographic cards]]

Revision as of 20:47, 8 May 2011

Articuno LV.35
フリーザー Freezer 		Water
File:ArticunoFossil2.jpg
Fossil print
Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Evolution stage Basic Pokémon
Card name Articuno
Type Water
HP 70
weakness
None 		resistance
Fighting-30 		retreat cost
  
English expansion Fossil
Rarity Rare Holo
English card no. 2/62
Japanese expansion Mystery of the Fossils
Japanese rarity Rare Holo
Expansion Fossil
Rarity Rare
English card no. 17/62
Japanese expansion Unnumbered Promotional cards
Japanese expansion Unnumbered Promotional cards
TCG GB1 set Mystery
TCG GB1 ID C21
TCG GB2 set Island of Fossil
TCG GB2 ID C29
Expansion Legendary Collection
Rarity Rare Holo
English card no. 2/110
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Articuno.

Articuno (Japanese: フリーザー Freezer) is a Water-type Basic Pokémon card. It is part of the Fossil expansion.

Card text

WaterWaterWater
Freeze Dry
フリーズドライ 		30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
WaterWaterWaterWater
Blizzard
ふぶき 		50
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If tails, this attack does 10 damage to each of your own Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)


Pokédex data

144
5'7" (1.7 m)
122 lbs. (55.4 kg)
Pokédex entry
A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
伝説の鳥ポケモンの一匹。長い尻尾がたなびいて飛んでいく姿はすばらしい。

Release information

In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by Yui Tanaka, one of five winning entries of the 64 Mario Stadium Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest held in Spring 1999. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. It was later reprinted with different artwork by Ken Sugimori, available as a prize at the 1999 Tropical Mega Battle tournament. Those who were not in the main event could still battle each other, earning stamps for every battle they participated in. Those who completed their stamp booklet were awarded either an Articuno, Moltres or Zapdos phone card at random in a sealed envelope. The holographic version of this card was reprinted in the Legendary Collection reprint set, which was only released outside of Japan.

Gallery

File:ArticunoFossil2.jpg
Fossil print
Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest print
Photo. Yui Tanaka
Phone card print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


Trivia

  • The Japanese "Snap" print has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol would usually be.
  • Unlike the majority of the cards released through the Spring 1999 Pokémon Snap contests, the "Snap" print does feature the additional text on the bottom right.
  • The phone card promo is slightly longer than a normal trading card, as the print had to adopt the same dimensions as a regular Japanese phone card. That print utilizes the same stock Sugimori artwork of Articuno that was later used on the Articuno Legendary Card from Template:Card GB.

Origin

Blizzard is a move in the Pokémon games that Articuno can learn. This card's English Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from Pokémon Red and Green.


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