Arcanine

Arcanine

Selected Masterpiece • H2/144
Artist Aya Kusube
Skyridge E-Card 2003
The Illustrator

Aya Kusube

Aya Kusube is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025, with artwork appearing across E-Card and later eras including EX and Sun & Moon. The work is marked by playful, whimsical illustration, balanced compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Arcanine card from the Skyridge set captures a moment of majesty, with the Pokémon standing proud against a backdrop of twinkling stars. Its fur, a mix of fiery oranges and whites, seems to shimmer as if illuminated by the celestial light, giving it an ethereal quality. The scene evokes a sense of calm strength, as Arcanine appears both regal and approachable, embodying the spirit of a loyal companion. This snapshot invites viewers to imagine the adventures that await in the quiet of the night.”

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. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Card Type Fire
Era
E-Card
Release
12/05/2003

Shake

10

Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any.

White Flames

70

Discard all Fire Energy cards attached to Arcanine.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost