Arcanine #22

Arcanine is a Stage 1 card from the Secret Wonders set (card #22). It carries a rarity of Rare, placing it in the standard tier of desirability within this expansion. As a Fire-type Pokémon, Arcanine brings distinct strategic advantages to TCG gameplay.

Fire-type Pokémon deal massive damage but often require energy discard. They are aggressive attackers popular in competitive play.

Arcanine is a Stage 1 Pokémon, evolved from a Basic form. Stage 1 Pokémon offer a significant power spike over their Basic counterparts and are crucial mid-game attackers.

With 100 HP, Arcanine has solid mid-tier health, offering a balance between offence and survivability.

With a market value of $5.52, Arcanine represents an accessible mid-range card from the Secret Wonders set. Cards in this price range are excellent candidates for grading — if you can pull a pristine copy and submit it for PSA or CGC grading, the premium on a gem mint copy could deliver solid returns.

From an investment perspective, Arcanine benefits from being a Rare card in the Secret Wonders expansion. Cards from popular sets with iconic Pokémon tend to appreciate 15-30% annually once the set goes out of print. Monitor price trends and consider grading valuable copies for maximum resale value.