Arcanine

Arcanine

Selected Masterpiece • 12/99
Market Price $6.44
Next Destinies Black & White 2012
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Arcanine card captures a moment of this majestic Pokémon in a lush, vibrant landscape, its fur shimmering under the sunlight. With a confident stance and an inviting expression, Arcanine embodies a sense of loyalty and strength, suggesting a deep connection to its surroundings. The gentle breeze ruffles the grass, enhancing the feeling of a serene yet powerful presence in nature. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty and grace of Arcanine in its world.”

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.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Fire
Era
Black & White
Release
08/02/2012

Fire Spin

100

Flip a coin. If tails, discard 2 Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost