Arcanine ex · Scarlet & Violet, what to know.
About the Arcanine ex card
Numbered 32 of 250 in Scarlet & Violet, released in March 2023, Arcanine ex is a Double Rare, a Stage 1 Fire-type carrying 280 HP.
It evolves from Growlithe, so Arcanine ex is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
Printed on the card, the Arcanine ex Pokédex entry reads: "It's very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting."
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
For Arcanine ex, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Arcanine ex, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Arcanine ex holo for any raw purchase.
