Arcanine, FireRed & LeafGreen 18/112, rare

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Arcanine

FireRed & LeafGreen 18/112 • rare

Set: FireRed & LeafGreen
Number: 18/112
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2004
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $2.04
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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What it's worth

$2.04market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$1.87 – $2.07 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare fire-type card from the FireRed & LeafGreen set is a notable inclusion for those documenting early creature collections. Its status as a rare card makes it a distinct focal point for any binder, representing a classic member of the original fire-type roster.

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Card face

What it does

90 HPStage 1

Cost: fire energyFlare20

Cost: fire energy colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyHeat Tackle70

Arcanine does 10 damage to itself.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in 2004 as part of the EX FireRed & LeafGreen expansion, this Arcanine card serves as a thematic bridge to the original Generation I Pokémon games. The set was designed to capitalize on the nostalgia of the Game Boy Advance remakes, reintroducing classic Kanto-region Pokémon to the then-current Pokémon Trading Card Game mechanics. It represents a period where the card game leaned heavily into updated art styles while honoring the original Pokédex entries.

The illustration is credited to Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and celebrated artists in the game's history. Arita sought to capture Arcanine's legendary, regal presence by utilizing dynamic posture and warm, vibrant color palettes that emphasize its fire-type nature. Upon release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike, valued for both its utility in fire-type deck strategies and its status as a visually striking depiction of a fan-favorite Pokémon.

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