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
130
TypeFire
RarityPromo
IllustratorREND
WeaknessWater ×2
Retreat●●●
SetSWSH Black Star Promos
Released2019
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
- Promo
- Foiling
- Non-holo standard finish.
- 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 | ~$55 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026) |
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07Why Collectors Want It
- Final evolution of Growlithe — its 1999 Base Set holo is a classic WotC chase.
- Promo-only distribution makes supply meaningfully tighter than mass-retail cards.
- Required for any complete Arcanine master set across eras.
- Collectors of the SWSH Black Star Promos set need this card to finish it.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: Niche
Stage 1 Arcanine with 130 HP; top attack near 160 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Sun-Drenched Tackle
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
- 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.