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Arctibax

Pokémon · Scarlet & Violet

Arctibax

Scarlet & Violet

Paldea Evolved · #59 · Uncommon · 2023

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Market reference

$0.23

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Card facts

Quick reference for collectors and graders.

Set position
59 / 279
Release year
2023
Rarity
Uncommon
HP
90
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Frigibax
Retreat cost
2 energy
Regulation mark
G
Illustrator
Kouki Saitou
Pokédex #
997
Series
Scarlet & Violet

Card analysis

Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.

Primary role
Attacker
Damage efficiency
80 damage
26.67 per Energy
Prize liability
1 Prize given up
Single-prize attacker — favourable prize trades
Setup
Stage 1
One evolution step from a Basic

Strategy & play

How Arctibax plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.

  • Its main attack (Frost Smash) needs 3 Energy — a turn-3 swing on manual attachment — you’ll want Energy acceleration to power it up on time.
  • Needs Water Energy to attack — your line must supply that color.
  • Water type, weak to Metal ×2 — a Metal attacker doing ≥45 effectively one-shots it.
  • A single-prize attacker — prize-trade-positive against ex / V decks that give up two at a time.
  • A Stage 1 — one step up from Frigibax; doesn’t help your opening hand, but quick to set up.
  • Currently Standard-legal — usable in the main rotating format.

How to beat Arctibax

  • Exploit its Metal weakness — ≥45 damage one-shots it.
  • Gust it before the evolution is set up.

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About this card

HP: 90Type:WWaterSubtype: Stage 1Evolves from: Frigibax

"Arctibax freezes the air around it, protecting its face with an ice mask and turning its dorsal fin into a blade of ice."

WCSharp Fin — 40

WWCFrost Smash — 80

Weakness:M×2

Retreat cost:CC

Tournament legality

Current legal status across competitive formats.

expandedLegal
standardLegal
unlimitedLegal

Pricing reference

Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.

TCGPlayer (USD)

Updated 2026/07/12
VariantLowMidHighMarketDirect Low
Normal$0.01$0.21$19.98$0.23
Reverse Holofoil$0.05$0.23$40.00$0.23

Cardmarket (EUR)

Updated 2026/02/01
VariantPrice
1-day average€0.02
7-day average€0.04
30-day average€0.05
Low€0.02
Trend price€0.04
Low (excellent+)€0.02
Reverse holo low€0.02
reverseHoloAvg1€0.20
Reverse holo 7-day€0.11
reverseHoloSell€0.10
averageSellPrice€0.05
Reverse holo 30-day€0.11
Reverse holo trend€0.12

Frequently asked

How can I tell if my Arctibax is real?

Arctibax is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.

What is Arctibax worth?

As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Arctibax is $0.23; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.

What set is Arctibax from?

Arctibax is from the Pokémon set "Paldea Evolved" in the Scarlet & Violet series, released in 2023.

What rarity is Arctibax?

Arctibax is a Uncommon card in the Paldea Evolved set.