Arcanine
Detective Pikachu · 6/18 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
6/18
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Arcanine Worth?
Arcanine (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the Detective Pikachu set, card number 6/18. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Arcanine Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Arcanine (Detective Pikachu, 6/18) is worth around $2.44 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.44, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.79. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.44, Lightly Played $1.66, Moderately Played $1.28, Heavily Played $0.73, Damaged $0.79 — 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 $108.50 — about 44x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $30.00.
Is It Worth Grading Arcanine?
Grading Arcanine can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.44) and a PSA 10 ($108.50) is about $106.06 — a 44x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $30.00, PSA 8 $33.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 | 19 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $14.60 | $14.60 | $14.60 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $20.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $108.50 | $108.50 | $108.50 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $25.02 | $25.02 | $25.02 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.79 | $0.79 | $0.79 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.73 | $0.73 | $0.73 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.66 | $1.60 | $2.45 | 268 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.28 | $0.90 | $0.90 | 149 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.44 | $2.48 | $2.90 | 480 |
Is Arcanine a Good Buy?
Arcanine is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Arcanine's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
