Arcanine
Base Set · 023/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumara
023/102
Nadirlik
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
3,549
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Arcanine
Arcanine is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 023/102 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Arcanine Price Analysis
The current market price for Arcanine from Base Set is $4.37 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $2.00 to a high of $3.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $167.50 — approximately 38.3x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $64.88. Over the past 30 days, Arcanine has increased in value by +60.9%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (3,549+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Arcanine
Professional grading is available for Arcanine and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 6 5, CGC 7, CGC 7 5, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, MODERATELY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.84 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $12.99 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 | 6 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $6.86 | 22 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.00 | $2.50 | $3.39 | 22 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $75.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $14.50 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $167.50 | $245.00 | $245.00 | 87 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $7.50 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $15.50 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 78 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.37 | $2.00 | $3.99 | 686 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.59 | $0.84 | $4.09 | 1,026 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.46 | $0.60 | $0.60 | 259 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.69 | $0.15 | $0.97 | 306 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $10.50 | $49.95 | $49.95 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $17.91 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 69 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $64.88 | $62.00 | $62.00 | 75 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $84.95 | $92.00 | $92.00 | 78 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $30.00 | $29.95 | $29.95 | 6 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.53 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $21.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 64 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.84 | $0.54 | $2.49 | 654 |
Is Arcanine a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Arcanine typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
