Arcanine (Japanese)
smP2: Great Detective Pikachu · 008/024 · Common
Current Prices
Number
008/024
Rarity
Common
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Arcanine (Japanese) Worth?
Arcanine (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the smP2: Great Detective Pikachu set, card number 008/024. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Arcanine (Japanese) (smP2: Great Detective Pikachu, 008/024) is worth around $2.83 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.83, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $2.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.83, Lightly Played $2.69, Moderately Played $2.00 — 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 $15.50 — about 5.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.20.
Is It Worth Grading Arcanine (Japanese)?
Grading Arcanine (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.83) and a PSA 10 ($15.50) is about $12.67 — a 5.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.20, CGC 10 $27.99. 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 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.79 | $2.79 | $2.79 | 26 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $27.99 | $27.99 | $27.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.69 | $2.69 | $2.69 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.83 | $2.75 | $2.75 | 38 |
Is Arcanine (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Arcanine (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Arcanine (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
