Arcanine – Next Destinies (#13)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Arcanine (#13) is an Uncommon card from Black & White - Next Destinies released in 2012. It showcases artwork by Ryo Ueda and the Crunch attack (30 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.66, Cardmarket average sale is €0.51, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.66
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.36
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Next Destinies
- Card Number
- 13
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Crunch
[Fire, Colorless]
— 30
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon. - Heat Blast [Fire, Colorless, Colorless] — 70
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Arcanine from Next Destinies (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2012, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryo Ueda.
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 13 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Arcanine's Crunch deals 30 damage for Fire + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 120 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
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Destinies #13 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.66 |
�📦 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 Ryo Ueda, 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
- Uncommon cards from Next Destinies are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryo Ueda 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 13 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 Ryo Ueda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. 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 with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. 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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.