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Arcanine [Prerelease]
Black & White•2012
$73.99Market Price
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Arcanine [Prerelease] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
This Prerelease Arcanine is a special stamped version of Arcanine from Black & White—Next Destinies, a set released in English on February 8, 2012, giving it that event-only collector appeal tied to the BW era.
Card History
The card’s artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the original pillars of Pokémon TCG illustration who has been contributing art since the game’s inception, which gives this promo extra prestige for longtime collectors.
In-Game
Its flavor text lifts directly from Arcanine’s Pokédex history in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, emphasizing the same proud and regal image that has defined Arcanine across generations.
Cultural Impact
Arcanine has long been framed in the games as a legendary, majestic canine inspired by East Asian folklore, so a Prerelease promo like this feels especially fitting for a Pokémon already treated like a mythic icon.
Artist
Collectors chasing illustrator history love cards like this because Arita is not just a Pokémon artist but an official freelance illustrator whose client list includes both Pokémon Company and Creatures Inc., reinforcing how central his work is to the brand’s visual identity.
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About Arcanine [Prerelease]
Arcanine [Prerelease] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Next Destinies set, card number 12, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. This card has a Promo rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Black & White era, and was released in 2012. The current market price is $73.99, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Next Destinies
- Card Number
- #12
- Rarity
- Promo
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Release Year
- 2012
- Language
- English
- Era
- Black & White
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Arcanine [Prerelease]?
The current market price of Arcanine [Prerelease] is $73.99. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Arcanine [Prerelease] from?
Arcanine [Prerelease] is from the Pokemon Next Destinies set, card number 12, released in 2012.
Is Arcanine [Prerelease] worth grading?
Whether Arcanine [Prerelease] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Arcanine [Prerelease]?
You can buy or sell Arcanine [Prerelease] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.