Arcanine – Next Destinies (#12)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Arcanine (#12) is a Rare card from Black & White - Next Destinies released in 2012. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Fire Spin attack (100 damage), Flip a coin. If tails, discard 2 Energy attached to this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.54, Cardmarket average sale is €3.19, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.54
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.53
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Next Destinies
- Card Number
- 12
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Blazing Mane
If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Burned.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Fire Spin
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 100
Flip a coin. If tails, discard 2 Energy attached to this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Arcanine from Next Destinies (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2012, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Arcanine 12 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Arcanine's Fire Spin deals 100 damage for Fire + Fire + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If tails, discard 2 Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Arcanine Cards
Looking for other Arcanine cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Destinies #12 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Rare | $1.54 |
�📦 Next Destinies Set Context
This Arcanine is part of the Next Destinies expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2012.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Arcanine card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Next Destinies are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Arcanine 12 was released in 2012 in the Next Destinies expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Next Destinies is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Arcanine have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Arcanine card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Arcanine works best in Fire type decks.