Arcanine
XY - Evolutions · 18/108 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY - EvolutionsNumber
18/108
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 XY - Evolutions set, card number 18/108. 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 (XY - Evolutions, 18/108) is worth around $2.27 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.27, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.76. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.27, Lightly Played $1.52, Moderately Played $0.98, Heavily Played $2.23, Damaged $0.76 — 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 $460.00 — about 203x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $50.00.
Is It Worth Grading Arcanine?
Grading Arcanine can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.27) and a PSA 10 ($460.00) is about $457.73 — a 203x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $50.00, PSA 8 $19.50. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.79 | $2.79 | $2.79 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.49 | $3.49 | $3.49 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.49 | $4.49 | $4.49 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $6.13 | $6.13 | $6.13 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.75 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.76 | $0.76 | $0.76 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.23 | $2.23 | $2.23 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.52 | $1.15 | $1.62 | 290 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.98 | $0.98 | $0.98 | 59 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.27 | $0.30 | $2.34 | 427 |
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.
