1999 Pokemon Fossil 1st Edition Holofoil #2 Articuno – PSA GEM MT 10

There are cards that are rare. Then there are cards like this. The 1999 Pokémon Fossil 1st Edition Holofoil Articuno #2/62 graded PSA GEM MT 10 sits in a category almost entirely its own, with only 147 PSA 10 copies confirmed in existence worldwide according to the official PSA Population Report.

Holographic cards from the 1999 Fossil set are notoriously difficult to grade at the GEM MT 10 level. The yellow WOTC borders chip easily, the holographic surface scratches under the slightest mishandling, and the printing process of the era made perfect centering genuinely rare. A PSA 10 copy of this card is not just scarce, it is a verified miracle of preservation that has survived 25 years in flawless condition.

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Why This Card?

Articuno holds the distinction of being card #2 in the Fossil set, placing it at the very top of one of the most beloved expansions in Pokémon TCG history. As one of the original three Legendary Birds from Generation 1, Articuno carries the kind of nostalgia and cultural weight that only a handful of Pokémon can claim. The 1st Edition stamp beneath the lower left corner of the artwork, paired with the Fossil set's skeletal logo beneath the lower right, makes this one of the most visually iconic cards in the hobby.

For context on how grading affects value across the vintage Pokémon market, read our guide on PSA grading and how it works. You can also browse the full range of graded singles at PokéMENA or track current Articuno values independently via PriceCharting and PokeDATA.