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 Holo	Low 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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