Pokémon TCG: Arcanine #23 PSA 8 - Base

Arcanine 23/102 Base Set PSA 8 – Vintage Pokémon TCG Graded Card

For collectors with a passion for classic Pokémon cards from the iconic WotC era, this is a piece of TCG history: Arcanine #23/102 from Base Set, professionally graded and slabbed in PSA 8 (Near Mint–Mint). Here you get an authentic, graded example of the original Fire-type Stage 1 Pokémon, illustrated by Ken Sugimori, and released as part of the first English Pokémon TCG set in 1999.

About Arcanine #23/102 from Base Set

Arcanine Base Set 23/102 is a non-holo, Uncommon card from the very first English Pokémon set, released by Wizards of the Coast. The card depicts Arcanine – the classic Fire-type evolution of Growlithe – and is known for its solid HP (100) and two characteristic attacks: Flamethrower and Take Down. While not among the most sought-after chase cards like Charizard, Arcanine holds a special place for collectors who appreciate WotC Fire-types and vintage Pokémon TCG.

• Card number: 23/102
• Set: Base Set (1999)
• Rarity: Uncommon, non-holo
• Type: Fire, Stage 1
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Original WotC release

PSA 8 – Condition and authenticity

This example is graded as PSA 8, which corresponds to Near Mint–Mint on PSA’s recognized scale. That means the card shows minimal wear, sharp corners and a nice surface, but is not necessarily perfect. The PSA slabting ensures both authenticity and protection — an important consideration for collectors who want to preserve the card’s condition over time. Note that Shopify data does not specify whether this is a 1st Edition, Shadowless or Unlimited variant; this cannot be verified from the available information.

Collector relevance and practical info

Base Set Arcanine is a nostalgic card for anyone collecting Graded cards from the start of the Pokémon TCG. It is not tournament-legal today, but it holds strong value for those looking to build a complete WotC-era collection or seeking classic Fire-type Pokémon. The product consists of a single graded card — no additional cards, boosters or accessories are included. For optimal storage and protection of PSA slabs, we recommend checking our range of Accessories for graded cards.

Note: The card’s variant (1st Edition, Shadowless, Unlimited) and language cannot be unambiguously verified from the available data, but Base Set Arcanine 23/102 is typically in English.