Collector’s Guide: Arcanine (Base Set 2 #33)

Quick Facts

Arcanine from Base Set 2 (#33) is a Fire-type Stage 1 Pokémon evolving from Growlithe. It has 100 HP and features two attacks: Flamethrower, which requires discarding a Fire Energy attached to Arcanine to deal 50 damage, and Take Down, which deals 80 damage but causes Arcanine to do 30 damage to itself. The card has a retreat cost of 3 and a Water-type weakness (×2). It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as Uncommon rarity. The card’s legality status is unknown.

Key Printings

• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 33
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• HP: 100
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Growlithe)
• Attacks: Flamethrower (50 damage), Take Down (80 damage, self-damage 30)
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants. The card is identified by the set code base4 and card number 33. It has no regulation mark and no noted resistances or abilities.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Base Set 2 Arcanine card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card holder.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This reprint set includes classic Pokémon cards with updated card frames and minor text adjustments. Arcanine #33 retains its original artwork by Ken Sugimori and remains a popular Fire-type Stage 1 choice for collectors focusing on early Pokémon TCG history.

Legality: unknown
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