Arcanine ex · Scarlet & Violet, what to know.
About the Arcanine ex card
Arcanine ex is card 224 of 250 in Scarlet & Violet, released in March 2023, an Ultra Rare. It is a Stage 1 Fire-type with 280 HP.
As a Stage 1, it evolves from Growlithe, which places Arcanine ex deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
What is Arcanine ex worth?
Arcanine ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Scarlet & Violet's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Scarlet & Violet holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Arcanine ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Arcanine ex. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the fire foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Arcanine ex
If you are buying Arcanine ex, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. Price the Arcanine ex against the population report, since modern holo supply is large.
