Arcanine [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #23
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Arcanine [1st Edition]
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Arcanine [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
This card is Arcanine’s TCG debut, arriving in the original Base Set and giving collectors one of the earliest heavyweight Fire attackers of the hobby’s first era.
In-Game
Base Set Arcanine mirrors the video games unusually well for an early card, because both Flamethrower and Take Down are moves Arcanine can learn in the main series.
Artist
The artwork is by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives this 1st Edition Arcanine the classic hand-painted look that defines many of the most beloved Base Set cards.
Cultural Impact
Arcanine is officially classified as the 'Legendary Pokémon,' a title that has made it feel larger-than-life to collectors ever since the earliest Pokédex era.
Card History
Arcanine’s evolution line was tied to law-enforcement imagery in the anime through Officer Jenny’s famous canine partners, giving cards like this one an extra dose of nostalgic Kanto prestige.