Articuno ex
FireRed & LeafGreen · 114/112 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Number
114/112
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
96
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Articuno ex
Articuno ex is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in FireRed & LeafGreen, numbered 114/112 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. With a mid-range market value, Articuno ex is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Articuno ex Price Analysis
The current market price for Articuno ex from FireRed & LeafGreen is $51.99 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $51.99 to a high of $51.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $550.00 — approximately 10.6x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $220.00. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 96 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Articuno ex
Professional grading is available for Articuno ex and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 8 5, CGC 10, CGC 5 5, CGC 6 5, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, PSA 10, PSA 2. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | CGC 10 | $399.99 | $480.00 | $480.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $550.00 | $1,680 | $1,680 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $85.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $220.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $44.45 | $43.50 | $43.50 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $64.15 | $64.15 | $64.15 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $105.31 | $105.31 | $105.31 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $51.99 | $51.99 | $51.99 | 7 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $71.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 5 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $46.99 | $73.95 | $73.95 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $33.38 | $33.38 | $33.38 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $119.33 | $119.33 | $119.33 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $61.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 3 |
Is Articuno ex a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Articuno ex sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
