Arcanine

Arcanine

Selected Masterpiece • 33/264
Artist Yuu Nishida
Market Price $0.41
Fusion Strike Sword & Shield 2021
The Illustrator

Yuu Nishida

Yuu Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2019 to 2025, with work spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases including Fusion Strike and SWSH Black Star Promos. The art leans vibrant and playful, with balanced, character-forward staging and energetic motion.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card shows Arcanine standing tall against a vivid backdrop, its fur radiating warm shades of orange and cream. This moment captures a sense of confidence, as Arcanine's focused gaze reflects its readiness to defend its space. With its powerful stance and flowing mane, it feels as if it is ready to spring into action at any moment. The scene invites the viewer to appreciate the elegance and strength that define this Pokémon in its natural environment.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Fire
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
12/11/2021

Fire Claws

40

Heat Tackle

160

This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost