Arcanine Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #33

Character Intro

Arcanine from the Fusion Strike set is a Rare card with 130 HP. Showcasing the powerful attack Heat Tackle, card number 33 adds a vibrant highlight to decks and collections.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Growlithe)
• Attacks:
• Fire Claws: Deals 40 damage with a single Fire energy.
• Heat Tackle: Deals 160 damage but causes 30 damage to itself; requires two Fire and one Colorless energy.
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: “A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.”
• Regulation Mark: E

Key Printings

This Arcanine card is from the Sword & Shield Fusion Strike set, numbered 33. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Yuu Nishida. The card does not have any known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. It can be identified by its set code “swsh8” and card number 33. The regulation mark “E” also helps confirm its edition within the Fusion Strike series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): This set features dynamic and powerful Pokémon like Arcanine, emphasizing aggressive Fire-type attacks such as Heat Tackle. The set is known for its energetic artwork and strategic gameplay elements.