japan-arb · holo
Articuno
Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) (JP) · #144 · Japanese · released 1998
Raw market price
$62est.
Why this card matters
pop
Vending Series 2 JP holo is genuinely obscure—limited regional distribution, no wide reprint. But graded pop data is near-zero, making pressure hard to confirm with discipline.
demand
Articuno is a beloved Gen-1 legendary with steady nostalgia pull, but graded comps top out at $6 PSA 10—real-world demand is tepid despite the icon status.
artist
Vending Series holo finish is distinctive and underappreciated in the West. Art is charming but not a landmark piece; finish adds mild premium appeal over standard prints.
catalyst
0% 30d momentum, PSA 10 graded value barely exceeds raw price at $6—no price discovery, no event on horizon. Zero catalytic pressure visible in current data.
Graded comps on record
$6
PSA 10
$5
CGC 10
$2
PSA 9
$1
CGC 10
$0
PSA 8
$0
PSA 7
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