{"product_id":"articuno-2-fossil-02-62-foil","title":"Articuno (2) - Fossil #02\/62 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Holofoil Rare printing of Articuno from the Fossil expansion, card number 02\/62. The card is graded Near Mint to Light Played and comes as a single card. You can request higher-resolution photos of this exact card before purchasing by using the Request Additional Pictures button on this page. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of this card's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticuno is one of the most visually striking cards the early Pokemon TCG ever produced. The legendary ice bird is rendered against a deep, atmospheric background that catches the holofoil treatment beautifully — the shimmer plays off those cool blues and gives the card a presence that still turns heads in a binder today. As card 02\/62, it sits right at the top of the Fossil set checklist, and that placement feels appropriate for a Pokemon that has always carried an air of mythic authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fossil expansion arrived in 1999 as the third major set in the English Pokemon TCG, following Base Set and Jungle, and it brought with it a wave of beloved Kanto Pokemon that fans had been eager to see in card form — Gengar, Mew, Lapras, and of course the legendary birds. Articuno's card reflects the design sensibility of that era: straightforward but powerful, with a Water-type identity, a Poke Power called Freeze Solid that could leave your opponent's active Pokemon paralyzed, and attacks that rewarded dedicated Water Energy builds. It was a card that rewarded patience and strategy, fitting for a Pokemon associated with control and cold precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, a Fossil Holofoil Rare carries real sentimental weight. These are cards that defined the hobby for an entire generation of players, and the holofoil cards from early sets have a distinct texture and shine that modern printings simply don't replicate. Whether you're chasing a complete Fossil holo set, adding a legendary bird to a curated collection, or just bringing home a piece of TCG history that meant something to you as a kid, Articuno delivers on every front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for the collector chasing every Fossil holo, the legendary bird enthusiast, or anyone who wants a genuinely iconic card from the golden age of the Pokemon TCG on their shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56937223651494,"sku":"PKQ-106518-FL","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PKQ-106518-FL-1.webp?v=1786415039","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/articuno-2-fossil-02-62-foil","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}