Arcanine
Sandstorm · 15/100 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SandstormNumber
15/100
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Arcanine Worth?
Arcanine (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the Sandstorm set, card number 15/100. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Arcanine Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Arcanine (Sandstorm, 15/100) is worth around $158.15 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $158.15, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $8.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $158.15, Lightly Played $52.83, Moderately Played $28.79, Heavily Played $24.56, Damaged $8.00 — 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 $639.99 — about 4.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $165.00.
Is It Worth Grading Arcanine?
Grading Arcanine can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($158.15) and a PSA 10 ($639.99) is about $481.84 — a 4.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $165.00, CGC 10 $79.00, CGC 9.5 $41.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $639.99 | $639.99 | $639.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $34.98 | $34.98 | $34.98 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.25 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $24.56 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $52.83 | $52.83 | $52.83 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $28.79 | $28.79 | $28.79 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.15 | 23 |
Is Arcanine a Good Buy?
Arcanine is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Arcanine's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
