Arcanine Collector’s Guide: Unbroken Bonds (sm10-22)

Character Intro

Arcanine from the Unbroken Bonds set is a Rare Holo card numbered 22. It features a vibrant depiction of Arcanine with 140 HP. The attack Heat Tackle showcases its fiery power in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Growlithe)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Arcanine appears in the Sun & Moon series set Unbroken Bonds with the set code sm10-22. It is a Rare Holo card notable for its high-damage attacks: “Grand Flame,” which recycles Fire Energy from the discard pile, and “Heat Tackle,” a powerful but self-damaging move.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set number 22 in Unbroken Bonds, the Rare Holo rarity, and the distinctive artwork by Shin Nagasawa. The card’s image can be referenced at: /images/sm10/sm10-22.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holo finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and condition sensitivity, consider using a top loader or a binder with rigid pages for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): Features a diverse lineup of Pokémon from the Sun & Moon era, with Arcanine standing out as a powerful Fire-type Stage 1 card. This set emphasizes synergy and energy recovery mechanics, exemplified by Arcanine’s “Grand Flame” attack.