Arcanine #2
📉 Dip AlertArcanine #2 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $179.99, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 #2 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Arcanine at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €438.90.
- Recent averages: €207.11 (7d), €364.31 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $179.99 (Reverse Holofoil).
- From Aquapolis (E-Card), released 2003.
- Rarity: Rare.
Arcanine price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Arcanine #2.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $138.71
- Mid
- $139.98
- High
- —
- Low
- $129.99
- Mid
- $160.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Arcanine #2
Arcanine is the #2 of 147 card in Aquapolis, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the E-Card series. A Fire-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kyoko Umemoto; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $179.99, spanning $138.71–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #2 / 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kyoko Umemoto
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Growlithe
- Pokédex
- #59
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Arcanine attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Arcanine #2 — the playability layer behind the price.
Extreme Speed
You pay Colorless less to retreat Arcanine for each Energy attached to it.
Fire Blow
You may discard any number of Fire Energy cards attached to Arcanine. If you do, flip a number of coins equal to the number of Fire Energy cards you discarded in this way. This attack does 30 damage plus 30 more damage for each heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Extreme Speed
- Attacks
- 1
Arcanine price analysis
What drives the current market value of Arcanine #2.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($179.99), Normal ($143.32) — 2 versions in total.
$179.99 places Arcanine in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
At $179.99 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €438.90, with an average sold price of €400.49 and a lowest near-mint ask of €29.00.
Arcanine price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €207.11 against a 30-day average of €364.31 (-43.2%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €175.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €438.90.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Arcanine, with a recorded low of $179.99 and high of $179.99; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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 $179.99 nets roughly $155.84 on eBay, $156.74 on TCGplayer, $170.64 via Cardmarket, $160.07 on Whatnot or $179.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $24.15.
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 #2 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 $179.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $508.08 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $147.91. You need a graded sale of $225.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $233.77 (106.3% 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 Aquapolis
Within Aquapolis it is the #29 most valuable of 174 tracked cards; the set median is $63.74.
It sits in the top 84% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Arcanine valuable
- At Rare rarity, Arcanine is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- At $179.99 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Its Fire typing means Arcanine has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Arcanine comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Artwork by Kyoko Umemoto is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Arcanine
- Bulk lots of Arcanine can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Arcanine, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Aquapolis was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Arcanine can realise well above the $138.71 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $179.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Arcanine value questions
How much is Arcanine worth?
Arcanine trades near $179.99 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $138.71–—; Cardmarket shows €438.90.
Is Arcanine a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-43.2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Arcanine?
Arcanine is a Rare card from Aquapolis (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Arcanine?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($179.99), Normal ($143.32). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Arcanine?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $179.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Arcanine?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Kyoko Umemoto also matters to collector demand.
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