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Arcanine

Card 36/110

The 2002 Legendary Collection Arcanine (#36) — its reverse-holo parallel is a top-tier LC sleeper.

Legendary CollectionSet
2002Released
UncommonRarity
Ken SugimoriIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Growlithe)
HP 100
TypeFire
RarityUncommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
WeaknessWater ×2
Retreat●●●
SetLegendary Collection
Released2002

02Editions and Print Runs

Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.

1st Edition

How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.

First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.

Unlimited

How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.

Most common version of this card.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Uncommon
Foiling
Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials
No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English
Standard English release.
Japanese
Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European
Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other
No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non HoloLow raw value; verify current listings.
Reverse Holo~$239 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • The reverse-holo parallel is the chase — verified ~$239 raw, with PSA 10 copies ~$4,550.
  • Legendary Collection reverse-holos are perennial sleepers; the base card is cheap while the reverse commands a premium.
  • LC holo foil is condition-sensitive, keeping gem-mint supply tight.
  • A staple chase for Legendary Collection and Arcanine collectors.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 1 Arcanine with 100 HP; top attack near 80 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Flamethrower Cost: Fire + Fire + Colorless · 50 damage

Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Arcanine or this attack does nothing.

Take Down Cost: Fire + Fire + Colorless + Colorless · 80 damage

Arcanine does 30 damage to itself.

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
3

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Reverse-holo PSA 10 ~$4,550 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026).

LC reverse-holo foil scratches easily; PSA 10 copies are scarce and command a premium over raw.

Other graders: CGC and BGS also grade LC reverses; PSA remains the resale standard.

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