01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Growlithe)

HP 120

TypeFire

RarityRare

IllustratorMPC Film

WeaknessWater ×2

Retreat●●●

SetDetective Pikachu

Released2019

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
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

Holo	~$2.84 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Final evolution of Growlithe — its 1999 Base Set holo is a classic WotC chase.
Required for any complete Arcanine master set across eras.
Collectors of the Detective Pikachu set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 1 Arcanine with 120 HP; top attack near 90 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Security Guard

As long as this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon, all of your Pokémon take 30 less damage from your opponent's attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Sharp Fang Cost: Fire + Colorless + Colorless · 90 damage

Weakness: Water ×2
Retreat cost: 3

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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