modern-to-grade · holo
Articuno
Wizards Black Star Promos · #48 · English · released 1999
Raw market price
$91
30 days
▼ 15.9%
90 days
▲ 2.2%
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price |
|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $478 |
| PSA 9 | $134 |
| PSA 8 | $101 |
PSA population not yet on record for this card — we only show real census data.
Why this card matters
pop
Promo #48 has no booster reprint path; 27yr-old WotC issue with limited surviving raw supply, but promo sets often have wider original print runs than set rares.
demand
Articuno is iconic Gen-1 legendary with devoted fans, but ranks below Charizard/Pikachu/Mewtwo in pull. Bird trio demand is real but not top-tier.
artist
Holo finish on a promo is visually striking; clean WotC-era art with strong color contrast. Not a Ken Sugimori standout but finish elevates appeal meaningfully.
catalyst
15.3% 30d momentum is encouraging but comp pool is thin — PSA 10 single sale at $462 anchors it. Fragile signal; needs volume confirmation before high conviction.
Graded comps on record
$587
CGC 10
$478
PSA 10
$134
PSA 9
$123
CGC 10
$101
PSA 8
$92
CGC 9
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Market data recorded 2026-09-03 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.