{"product_id":"articuno-gx-secret-sm-celestial-storm-171-168-foil","title":"Articuno GX (Secret) - SM - Celestial Storm #171\/168 - 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 foil single card from the SM Celestial Storm set. The card shows typical signs of handling consistent with a collectible of this type — examine the surface sheen, edges, and corners carefully before purchasing. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item'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 GX is one of those cards that commands attention the moment you pull it from a sleeve. As a Secret Rare numbered beyond the set's official print run at 171\/168, it occupies that coveted tier of cards that collectors specifically chase — the full-art or alternate treatment that takes a powerful card and elevates it into something closer to wearable art. The icy blue palette, the sweeping legendary silhouette, and the holographic treatment all combine to make this one of the more visually striking pulls the Celestial Storm expansion had to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSM Celestial Storm arrived during the Sun and Moon era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and drew its thematic inspiration from the Hoenn region, pulling deeply from the Ruby and Sapphire chapter of the franchise's history. The set introduced a strong wave of GX Pokémon alongside a refreshed Tag Team mechanic lead-up, and it sat comfortably in a competitive moment when GX cards were reshaping how players approached deck-building. Celestial Storm gave players a lot to work with, and the Secret Rares in the set became immediate targets for collectors completing their binders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticuno itself is one of the original Legendary Bird trio — a Kanto icon introduced in Generation I alongside Zapdos and Moltres. The Ice and Flying type has carried a certain mystique since the very beginning, partly because of how elusive it was in the original games and partly because of that haunting, regal design. Seeing it rendered as a GX card captures that mythic quality beautifully, and the GX mechanic — with its one-per-game high-stakes attack — suits a Legendary perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a gameplay perspective, Articuno GX brought real utility to Water-type decks during its competitive window, and the Secret Rare version carries identical stats and moves to its standard print. That means this card pulls double duty: it's a genuine collector's piece and still tournament-legal for players who want their build to look as sharp as it plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a longtime fan of the Legendary Birds, a Sun and Moon set-completer hunting every Secret Rare, or a competitive player who refuses to sleeve anything but the most striking version of a card — Articuno GX in its Secret Rare foil form is exactly the kind of find that makes digging through a collection worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56689830658214,"sku":"PKQ-170848-FL","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/FFnu9HtW5IGcw6_Jv_PcM1gG2Adu8GxAh1YA8LP1vuI.jpg?v=1782191716","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/articuno-gx-secret-sm-celestial-storm-171-168-foil","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}