Arcanine

Arcanine

Selected Masterpiece • 33/130
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $1.79
Base Set 2 Base 2000
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Arcanine card captures a moment of this majestic Pokémon standing confidently in a vibrant landscape, with its striking orange and black stripes contrasting beautifully against the green background. Its posture conveys both strength and grace, suggesting a creature that is both powerful and noble. The scene feels alive, as if Arcanine is ready to spring into action at any moment, embodying the spirit of adventure in its world. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the elegance of Arcanine as it roams i”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Fire
Era
Base
Release
24/02/2000

Flamethrower

50

Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Arcanine in order to use this attack.

Take Down

80

Arcanine does 30 damage to itself.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost