Blaine’s Arcanine

Blaine’s Arcanine

Selected Masterpiece • 1/132
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $307.4
Gym Challenge Gym 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

“Blaine's Arcanine stands in a moment of poised confidence, its vibrant fur catching the light in a way that hints at its fiery spirit. The background suggests a world filled with challenges, creating a sense of adventure that surrounds this legendary Pokémon. In this scene, Arcanine embodies loyalty and determination, ready to confront whatever lies ahead. The atmosphere feels alive with potential.”

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 16, 2026.

Card Type Fire
Era
Gym
Release
16/10/2000

Heat Tackle

40

Blaine's Arcanine does 10 damage to itself.

Firestorm

120

Discard 3 Fire Energy cards attached to Blaine's Arcanine in order to use this attack.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost