{"product_id":"articuno-161-159-sv09-journey-together-jtg-nm-pokemon","title":"Articuno - 161\/159 - SV09: Journey Together (JTG) NM Pokemon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe original Kanto legendary bird, rendered at its most serene. \u003cstrong\u003eArticuno 161\/159\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cem\u003eScarlet \u0026amp; Violet—Journey Together\u003c\/em\u003e (SV09) lands as an \u003cstrong\u003eIllustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e — a secret card numbered beyond the set's 159-card base, the hallmark of the modern era's most collectible non-holo pulls. The art is by \u003cstrong\u003eKuroimori\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet-era illustrator whose style leans whimsical and atmospheric, and the composition here delivers exactly that: Articuno gliding through a frozen forest, crystalline fronds and icy sparkles framing the scene, cool cyan and deep blue dominating the palette. No battle pose, no forced drama — the illustration simply trusts one of Pokémon's most beloved Gen I legendaries to carry the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Articuno — 161\/159, Illustration Rare (IR), Holofoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet—Journey Together (SV09), released March 28, 2025 — the ninth main Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet expansion and the set that brought back the beloved Trainer's Pokémon mechanic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kuroimori, with multiple Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet-era credits including Paldean Fates and Twilight Masquerade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw NM copies trading around \u003cstrong\u003e$20–22\u003c\/strong\u003e across TCGPlayer and recent eBay sales, with the card showing a notable uptick in the past 30 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Mint (NM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArticuno has long been the consensus favorite of the Kanto bird trio among collectors — the Ice-typing, the elegant palette, the calm-flight aesthetic all age exceptionally well in modern art treatments. This Kuroimori Illustration Rare is the cleanest, most evocative single-card Articuno of the modern era. A natural anchor for any Generation I legendary collection or Illustration Rare run from SV09.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51343847588092,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/F3552CB8-CF78-44DD-9969-7B8F83B922AF.jpg?v=1789768261","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/articuno-161-159-sv09-journey-together-jtg-nm-pokemon","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}