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Arcanine

EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun 1/12

Set: EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun
Number: 1/12
Released: 2006
Energy type: fire energy
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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As a fire-type card from the Minun trainer kit, this piece represents a specific entry in a series designed to help players learn the fundamentals of the game. Its inclusion at the start of the set list makes it a notable find for those interested in the history of instructional collections.

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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

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StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
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Provenance

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The Arcanine card, numbered 1/12, was released in 2004 as part of the EX Trainer Kit 2: Minun. These kits were designed by The Pokémon Company as accessible, instructional toolkits intended to teach new players the mechanics of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Each kit included two half-decks and a playmat, providing a structured environment for learning the game flow alongside simplified card lists.

The design of the card utilizes the classic EX-era aesthetic, which emphasized high-contrast borders and the evolving art styles of the mid-2000s. As a teaching tool, the card was meant to showcase the Fire-type mechanics of the time, focusing on straightforward abilities and attack costs that would not overwhelm a beginner. While these cards were mass-produced for educational retail, they remain a nostalgic touchstone for players who entered the hobby during the EX series era.

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