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Arcanine's HeartGold & SoulSilver holo (#1) — a 2010 HGSS-era holo and a clean Arcanine pickup.

HeartGold & SoulSilverSet
2010Released
Rare HoloRarity
Naoki SaitoIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Growlithe)
HP 110
TypeFire
RarityRare Holo
IllustratorNaoki Saito
WeaknessWater ×2
Retreat●●
SetHeartGold & SoulSilver
Released2010

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 Holo
Foiling
Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. 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

Holo~$59 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo~$38 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

TCGplayer market is an asking-price proxy and can run above realized eBay sold prices; verify against recent solds before buying or selling.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • A holo from HeartGold & SoulSilver (2010).
  • The lead card (#1) of the set, a recognizable Arcanine holo.
  • A collectible modern-classic for the Arcanine line.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 1 Arcanine with 110 HP; top attack near 90 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Sharp Fang Cost: Fire + Colorless · 50 damage

Fire Mane Cost: Fire + Colorless + Colorless + Colorless · 90 damage

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: PSA 10 Gem Mint realizes ~$388 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026).

Moderate Gem-Mint population for a 2010 holo.

Other graders: PSA dominates; CGC volume is growing.

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