CrownGrading Pro
Ready to grade your cards? Submit Cards →

Articuno Card Details

Card Image Tap to enlarge
Articuno
Pokemon Vending Prism Sticker Card  ·  2000  ·  #144
8 Crown Grade
Near Mint
Cert # 000030665
Subgrades
9 Centering
8 Corners
7 Edges
8 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersClean corners with minor visible wear & softening. Tiny nicks are visible upon close inspection and more noticeable under magnification.
EdgesClean edges with minimal wear. Minor imperfections such as nicks & light chipping are visible by the naked eye and under magnification.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are visible under magnification.
Card Notes
Pokemon Vending Prism Sticker Cards represent a quirky corner of Pokémon's early international releases. These Japanese sticker cards, distributed through vending machines around 2000, occupied an unusual middle ground between trading cards and collectible stickers. They've become increasingly sought after by serious Pokémon collectors, valued for their distinctive holographic prism effect and the nostalgic window they offer into how Pokémon products varied across markets during the franchise's explosive growth period. Articuno, the legendary ice bird, appears here in striking detail against the characteristic prism background that defines the set. The card captures one of the original three legendary birds in a format that's distinctly different from standard TCG releases, making it appealing to collectors who appreciate both Pokémon lore and the format's unique visual presentation. These sticker cards have aged into genuine collectible pieces within the broader hobby.
Market Value
Price data not yet available — check back soon.
Price data from PriceCharting
Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
8 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 8 / 7 / 8
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
Think your card can grade higher?

Cards like this average a 8.0 with Crown — yours graded 8.00

Submit Your Card →
Free submission packet

Want your own cards graded?

What you get back, current per-card pricing, and a shipping checklist — in your inbox in seconds. No account needed.