Pokémon · Scarlet & Violet
Arcanine ex
Scarlet & Violet · #32 · Double Rare · 2023
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Market reference
$1.33
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 32 / 258
- Release year
- 2023
- Rarity
- Double Rare
- HP
- 280
- Subtype
- Stage 1 · Tera · ex
- Evolves from
- Growlithe
- Retreat cost
- 3 energy
- Regulation mark
- G
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Pokédex #
- 59
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Damage Prevention
- Damage efficiency
- 250 damage
- 83.33 per Energy
- Prize liability
- 2 Prizes given up
- Two-prize Pokémon — a single KO swings the prize race
- Setup
- Stage 1
- One evolution step from a Basic
Also does
Strategy & play
How Arcanine ex plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Its main attack (Bright Flame) needs 3 Energy — a turn-3 swing on manual attachment — you’ll want Energy acceleration to power it up on time.
- Hits for 250 — one-shots most single-prize attackers and many ex, but not 300+ HP walls.
- Needs Fire Energy to attack — your line must supply that color.
- Fire type, weak to Water ×2 — a Water attacker doing ≥140 effectively one-shots it.
- A two-prize Pokémon — each KO gives the opponent 2 Prizes, so a single bad trade can lose the race. Back it with single-prize attackers.
- Retreat cost 3 — gets stranded Active if gusted; run Switch / Escape Rope or a Float Stone-style Tool.
How to beat Arcanine ex
- Exploit its Water weakness — ≥140 damage one-shots it.
- Gust it before the evolution is set up.
- Trap it Active — 3 retreat means it can’t escape without help.
- It gives up 2 Prizes — out-trade it with single-prize attackers.
More by 5ban Graphics
This card was illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
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About this card
"It's very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting."
RRRaging Claws — 30+
This attack does 10 more damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.
RRRBright Flame — 250
Discard 2 Fire Energy from this Pokémon.
Tera: As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent's).
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Weakness:W×2
Retreat cost:CCC
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Upcoming events
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Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/07/12| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $0.54 | $1.30 | $29.99 | $1.33 | $2.24 |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2026/02/19| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €1.40 |
| 7-day average | €1.21 |
| 30-day average | €1.11 |
| Low | €0.18 |
| Trend price | €1.09 |
| Low (excellent+) | €0.20 |
| averageSellPrice | €1.11 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Arcanine ex is real?
Arcanine ex is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Arcanine ex worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Arcanine ex is $1.33; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Arcanine ex from?
Arcanine ex is from the Pokémon set "Scarlet & Violet" in the Scarlet & Violet series, released in 2023.
What rarity is Arcanine ex?
Arcanine ex is a Double Rare card in the Scarlet & Violet set.
Other Arcanine ex printings
Same Pokémon card across other sets and rarities.
