Arcanine – Secret Wonders (#22)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Arcanine (#22) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Secret Wonders released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Inferno Onrush attack (120 damage), Arcanine does 40 damage to itself.. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.75, Cardmarket average sale is €0.71, Floor listings start near €0.07.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.75
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.92
- Recent low listing: €0.07
Card Details
- Set
- Secret Wonders
- Card Number
- 22
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water +30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Flame Dash
Once during your turn, when you play Arcanine from your hand to evolve 1 of your Benched Pokémon, you may switch Arcanine with 1 of your Active Pokémon. If you do, you may move any number of Energy cards attached to that Pokémon to Arcanine.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Inferno Onrush
[Fire, Fire, Colorless, Colorless]
— 120
Arcanine does 40 damage to itself.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Arcanine from Secret Wonders (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 22 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Arcanine's Inferno Onrush deals 120 damage for Fire + Fire + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Arcanine does 40 damage to itself.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water +30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Wonders #22 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Rare | $3.75 |
�📦 Secret Wonders Set Context
This Arcanine is part of the Secret Wonders expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Secret Wonders are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou 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 22 was released in 2007 in the Secret Wonders expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Secret Wonders 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 Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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.