Articuno #161/159, SV09: Journey Together

Articuno #161/159

SV09: Journey Together · 2025

Illustration RareHolofoil
Market value
$28
Avg grade
8.9

The Articuno (#161/159, SV09: Journey Together, 2025) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 7 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 71% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $28.

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This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Articuno, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Articuno graded 10
10
14% of scans
$28
Articuno graded 9.5
9.5
57% of scans
$26
Articuno graded 8.5
8.5
14% of scans
$25
Articuno graded 6 & below
6 & below
14% of scans
$27

Is it worth grading?

A raw Articuno sells for about $28. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $28, about 1.0× the raw price. Whether a submission pays off depends on the grade your copy would actually get.

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Community grades

8.9
Avg Grade
7
Scans
71%
Gem Mint 9.5+
10.0
Top Grade

Grade distribution

10
1 · 14%
9.5
4 · 57%
8.5
1 · 14%
6 & below
1 · 14%

Average sub-grades

Corners
9.3
Edges
9.4
Surface
8.8
Centering
9.1

Most common condition issues

Possible Minor Bend Artifact (Front) — No Confirmed Whitening On Any Corner; Tl/Tr/Br Sharp Within Case 14%None Confirmed — Holo Shimmer And Case Reflections Consistent With Foil Finish 14%No Scratches Or Creases Identified 14%

Community average: 8.9 (NM-MT) · based on 7 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Articuno, graded 9.5
Articuno
SV09: Journey Together
9.5$28
Articuno, graded 5.5
Articuno
SV09: Journey Together
5.5$27
Articuno, graded 10.0
Articuno
SV09: Journey Together
10.0$28
Articuno, graded 9.5
Articuno
SV09: Journey Together
9.5$26
Articuno, graded 9.5
Articuno
SV09: Journey Together
9.5$26
Articuno, graded 9.5
Articuno
SV09: Journey Together
9.5$25
Articuno, graded 8.5
Articuno
SV09: Journey Together
8.5$25

Card details

SetSV09: Journey Together
Number#161/159
Year2025
GamePokemon
RarityIllustration Rare
VariantIllustration Rare
FinishHolofoil

Frequently asked questions

What is a Articuno worth?

A raw (ungraded) Articuno from SV09: Journey Together currently carries a market value of about $28. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

What grade do most Articuno cards get?

Across 7 community scans on ZeroPop, the Articuno averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 71% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.3, edges 9.4, surface 8.8, centering 9.1.

What are the most common defects on a Articuno?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Articuno cards are Possible Minor Bend Artifact (Front) — No Confirmed Whitening On Any Corner; Tl/Tr/Br Sharp Within Case (14% of scans), None Confirmed — Holo Shimmer And Case Reflections Consistent With Foil Finish (14% of scans), No Scratches Or Creases Identified (14% of scans).

Is the Articuno worth grading?

Whether the Articuno is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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