Arcanine (Next Destinies 12) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Arcanine from the Next Destinies set is a rare card numbered 12 with 130 HP. It features the ability Blazing Mane and the attack Fire Spin, showcasing its fiery prowess. This card offers a dynamic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Growlithe)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: “Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.”
• Ability: Blazing Mane — If Arcanine is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent’s attack, the Attacking Pokémon becomes Burned.
• Attack: Fire Spin — Deals 100 damage; flip a coin, if tails discard 2 Energy attached to Arcanine.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Black & White series, specifically the Next Destinies set, card number 12. It is a rare card featuring the iconic Fire-type Arcanine with the Blazing Mane ability and the Fire Spin attack.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. It is identified by the set code “bw4” and the card number 12. The illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita is a notable identifier for collectors seeking authentic and original artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability in tournaments or casual play is therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store this Arcanine card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, handling with clean hands and storing in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Next Destinies (bw4): Features Arcanine as a powerful Stage 1 Fire-type with a unique ability that can burn attacking Pokémon. This set highlights strong Fire-type Pokémon with dynamic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita.