Arcanine (Destined Rivals 28) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Arcanine from the Destined Rivals set is an Uncommon card numbered 28. With 140 HP and the attack Punishing Fang, it offers a balanced blend of resilience and offense for both collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Growlithe)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: I

Key Printings

This exact printing of Arcanine appears in the Scarlet & Violet series set “Destined Rivals” with the card number 28. It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card.
– Key identifiers: set code “sv10” and card ID “sv10-28.”
– Image reference: /images/sv10/sv10-28.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.

Attacks:
– Flare: 50 damage for two Colorless Energy
– Punishing Fang: 100+ damage, with an additional 100 damage if the opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Darkness type

This makes it situationally powerful but requires a moderate energy investment.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Uncommon card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated front by Nisota Niso. Keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended for long-term collection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Includes this Arcanine as a Stage 1 Fire-type with solid HP and versatile attacks. It fits well into Fire-themed decks, though playability depends on the opponent’s Pokémon types due to the Punishing Fang attack bonus.