Unlimited
How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.
All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.
01Card Stats
Stage 1 (evolves from Growlithe)
HP
80
TypeFire
RarityRare
IllustratorHajime Kusajima
WeaknessWater ×2
Retreat●
SetSandstorm
Released2003
02Editions and Print Runs
Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Rare
- 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 | ~$8.80 raw for the base card; verify current listings. |
|---|---|
| Reverse Holo | ~$77 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026) |
The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.
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07Why Collectors Want It
- From EX Sandstorm (2003), an early EX-era set.
- The reverse foil drives the ~$77 value over the standard #15.
- Early EX-era reverses are scarce in high grade.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: None
Stage 1 Arcanine with 80 HP; top attack around 60 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Ability: Fire Veil
If Arcanine is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Arcanine is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Burned.
Burn Up
Flip a coin. If tails, discard all Fire Energy cards attached to Arcanine.
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- 1
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: PSA 10 Gem Mint realizes ~$501 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026).
Low Gem-Mint population for an early EX-era reverse.
Other graders: PSA dominates the graded population.