Pokemon Articuno - 161/159 - SV09: Journey Together (JTG)
The legendary ice bird lands in spectacular fashion. Articuno 161/159 from Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together (SV09) is an Illustration Rare — one of just 11 Illustration Rare cards pulled from the entire set — numbered beyond the base set total as a coveted secret rare pull.
Journey Together is one of the most culturally significant Scarlet & Violet releases: the set that brought back Trainer's Pokémon for the first time since the original Gym Heroes era, featuring beloved characters like N, Iono, Lillie, and Hop bonded with their partners. With over 180 cards in the set and only a handful of Illustration Rares to chase, the odds of landing this one make every raw copy count.
This Articuno IR was illustrated by Kuroimori, delivering an atmospheric, full-art scene of the legendary freeze Pokémon in its natural alpine element — exactly the kind of artwork that drives collector demand on Pokémon singles markets. The card carries 110 HP, the Frigid Fluttering energy-acceleration attack, and a hard-hitting 110-damage Ice Blast.
- Set: SV09: Journey Together — released March 28, 2025
- Rarity: Illustration Rare (IR) — secret rare, numbered 161/159
- Illustrator: Kuroimori
- Type: Water | Basic | 110 HP
- Current market value: ~$23 raw NM
Articuno IRs from Journey Together are moving consistently at the $23 range raw — a clean NM copy sitting at the intersection of iconic legendary Pokémon and one of 2025's most collectible sets. If you're building an Articuno master set, chasing Illustration Rares, or stacking SV09's secret rare lineup, this is the one to own.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
