Arcanine #18
📉 Dip AlertArcanine is card #18 from FireRed & LeafGreen, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $118.72 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Arcanine #18 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Arcanine at a glance
- Live market value $118.72 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €8.22 (EUR).
- Set: FireRed & LeafGreen (EX, 2004).
- Short-term trend -83.8% (7d vs 30d).
Arcanine price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Arcanine #18.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $62.62
- Mid
- $87.94
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.89
- Mid
- $2.04
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Arcanine #18
FireRed & LeafGreen placed Arcanine at #18; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2004 within the EX series. A Fire-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $118.72, spanning $62.62–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #18 / 112
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Growlithe
- Pokédex
- #59
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Arcanine attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Arcanine #18 — the playability layer behind the price.
Flare
Heat Tackle
Arcanine does 10 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Arcanine price analysis
What drives the current market value of Arcanine #18.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $118.72, Normal at $2.07.
$118.72 places Arcanine in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
At $118.72 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
In EUR, Arcanine trends at €8.22 on Cardmarket (avg sold €22.98, lowest NM €0.02).
Arcanine price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €2.08, 83.8% below the 30-day average of €12.81.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.44, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €8.22.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $118.72–$119.36. The most recent snapshot of $118.72 sits 0% up that range, 0.5% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.5%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Arcanine?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $118.72 market translates to a net of about $102.69 (eBay), $103.28 (TCGplayer), $112.43 (Cardmarket), $105.48 (Whatnot) or $118.72 (direct). That $16.03 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Arcanine sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Arcanine #18.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Arcanine?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Arcanine #18 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Arcanine #18.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $118.72 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $321.50 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $83.94. You need a graded sale of $164.70 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $142.62 (89.9% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Arcanine within FireRed & LeafGreen
Within FireRed & LeafGreen it is the #24 most valuable of 109 tracked cards; the set median is $41.74.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 79%.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Arcanine valuable
- A $118.72 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Arcanine is sought by players and collectors alike.
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Arcanine appeal beyond pure playability.
- Arcanine comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- At Rare rarity, Arcanine is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Arcanine
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $118.72 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Arcanine, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $118.72 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Arcanine has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Arcanine can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Arcanine value questions
What is the value of Arcanine?
Arcanine trades near $118.72 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $62.62–—; Cardmarket shows €8.22.
Should I buy Arcanine?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-83.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Arcanine rare?
Arcanine is a Rare card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Arcanine are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($118.72), Normal ($2.07). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Arcanine sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $118.72. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Arcanine cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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