Arcanine #1
📉 Dip AlertArcanine is card #1 from HeartGold SoulSilver, a Rare Holo Pokémon card currently trading near $99.99 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 #1 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Arcanine at a glance
- 7-day average €5.06; 30-day average €7.25.
- From HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver), released 2010.
- Trades around $99.99 on TCGplayer.
- Rare Holo rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €4.91.
Arcanine price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Arcanine #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $49.99
- Mid
- $79.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $65.00
- Mid
- $137.30
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Arcanine #1
HeartGold SoulSilver placed Arcanine at #1; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2010 within the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 110 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Naoki Saito illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $99.99, with listings from $49.99 to —.
“This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.”
Printed flavour text on the HeartGold SoulSilver #1 card.
Card facts
- Set
- HeartGold SoulSilver
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #1 / 123
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Growlithe
- Released
- 2010/02/10
Arcanine attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Arcanine #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sharp Fang
Fire Mane
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Arcanine price analysis
What drives the current market value of Arcanine #1.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($99.99), Holofoil ($84.39) — 2 versions in total.
At $99.99, Arcanine draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $99.99, Arcanine draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Arcanine trends at €4.91 on Cardmarket (avg sold €7.07, lowest NM €2.00).
Arcanine price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €5.06 against a 30-day average of €7.25 (-30.2%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €2.61, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €4.91.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $99.99–$99.99. The most recent snapshot of $99.99 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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.
Selling Arcanine at $99.99 nets roughly $86.44 on eBay, $86.94 on TCGplayer, $94.64 via Cardmarket, $88.79 on Whatnot or $99.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $13.55.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Should you grade Arcanine?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Arcanine #1 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $99.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $220.98 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $46.99. You need a graded sale of $145.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $92.14 (65.8% 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 HeartGold SoulSilver
Within HeartGold SoulSilver it is the #10 most valuable of 106 tracked cards; the set median is $20.68.
That is 384% above the middle of the set — a top-92% position.
The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.
What makes Arcanine valuable
- Classic-era cards like Arcanine (2010) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Priced at $99.99 with thin supply, Arcanine sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Artwork by Naoki Saito is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Arcanine is a Fire card with 110 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Rare Holo is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Buying & selling Arcanine
- HeartGold SoulSilver was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.06 and €7.25) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo cards; a clean copy of Arcanine can realise well above the $49.99 low end.
- Bulk lots of Arcanine can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $99.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Arcanine value questions
What is Arcanine #1 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $99.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $49.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €4.91.
Is Arcanine a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-30.2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Arcanine rare?
Arcanine is a Rare Holo card from HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Arcanine?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($99.99), Holofoil ($84.39). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Arcanine?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $99.99. 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 Holo rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Naoki Saito also matters to collector demand.
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