Arcanine 23/102

Name: Arcanine #23 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-23
Price: 4.21 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Fire Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 10.7 packs (9.3%) Evolves From: Growlithe

Raw Prices

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

4.21 $0.38 (8.28%)

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unlimited Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

44.89 $0.71 (1.56%)

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first Edition Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

87.81 $0.88 (1.01%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	283.33	31.40%	x67
PSA9	88.11	14.06%	x21
PSA8	35.72	7.77%	x8.5
PSA7	23.46	0.17%	x5.6

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	612.23	59.14%	x14
PSA9	216.50	133.27%	x4.8
PSA8.5	62.00	—	x1.4
PSA8	47.50	2.15%	x1.1
PSA7.5	14.00	—	x0.3
PSA7	32.99	—	x0.7

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,758.31	28.10%	x31
PSA9	381.32	60.12%	x4.3
PSA8.5	140.00	—	x1.6
PSA8	187.54	31.01%	x2.1
PSA7	158.33	0.45%	x1.8

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
437
16.62%
$283.33
PSA 9 Mint
948
36.06%
$88.11
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
589
22.40%
$35.72
PSA 7 Near Mint
292
11.11%
$23.46
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
155
5.90%
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PSA 5 Excellent
111
4.22%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
52
1.98%
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PSA 3 Very Good
18
0.68%
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PSA 2 Good
14
0.53%
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PSA 1 Poor
6
0.23%
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Is Arcanine 23/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $4.21 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $37.02

$4.21

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$23.46

PSA 7 −$11.80

$35.72

PSA 8 −$1.13

$88.11

PSA 9 +$44.45

$283.33

PSA 10 +$214.29

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $4.21 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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About Arcanine

A Pokémon that has been long admired for its beauty. It runs gracefully, as if on wings.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Arcanine
National Pokédex #[59]
Card Number 23/102
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves From
Growlithe
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points100 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Flamethrower50
Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Arcanine in order to use this attack.
Take Down80
Arcanine does 30 damage to itself.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Arcanine standing proudly in a sunlit grassy field, its flowing mane and fiery markings glowing vibrantly against a clear blue sky, embodying strength and graceful majesty.

Playability Overview

Arcanine offers strong attack power but its self-damaging moves and high retreat cost can limit its long-term playability in competitive decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fiery LegendsPlace Arcanine in the center of a fire-themed page. Its vibrant colors and dynamic pose make it a standout piece. Surround it with other Fire-type Pokémon like Charizard and Blaziken to create a powerful and energetic vibe that showcases the strength of the flame.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Intense / Fiery Orange / Legendary Beasts / Flame Squad

Arcanine 23/102