Arcanine
Base Set (Shadowless) · 023/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Number
023/102
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Arcanine Worth?
Arcanine (Unlimited variant) is an Uncommon from Base Set (Shadowless), card number 023/102. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Arcanine Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Arcanine (Base Set (Shadowless), 023/102) is worth around $27.50 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $27.50, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.15. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $27.50, Lightly Played $11.29, Moderately Played $6.73, Heavily Played $4.07, Damaged $3.15 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $400.00 — about 15x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $86.00.
Is It Worth Grading Arcanine?
Grading Arcanine can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($27.50) and a PSA 10 ($400.00) is about $372.50 — a 15x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $86.00, CGC 10 $86.00, BGS 9.5 $61.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | PSA 8 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 24 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 13 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $25.49 | $25.49 | $25.49 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $16.19 | $16.19 | $16.19 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $41.59 | $41.59 | $41.59 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.95 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.95 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $27.77 | $27.77 | $27.77 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $61.60 | $61.60 | $61.60 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 | 29 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.15 | $2.75 | $2.75 | 55 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.07 | $3.91 | $6.95 | 112 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.29 | $10.49 | $10.49 | 152 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.73 | $6.78 | $7.72 | 126 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $27.50 | $9.90 | $27.71 | 75 |
Is Arcanine a Good Buy?
Arcanine is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Arcanine's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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