Arcanine 6 / 53 Pokemon Card from Wizards Black Star Promos Set
Arcanine is a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is part of the Wizards Black Star Promos set, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. The flavor text describes it…
- Set: Wizards Black Star Promos
- Number: 6/53
- Rarity: Promo
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About the Arcanine Pokémon Card
Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Wizards Black Star Promos set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 6/53 and is classified as Promo. The Wizards Black Star Promos set was released on July 1, 1999.
The card includes the flavor text: “A legendary Pokémon famous for its beauty. It looks almost as if it flies when it runs.”.
Arcanine Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Arcanine
Card number: 6/53
Set: Wizards Black Star Promos
Series: Base
Rarity: Promo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Fire
HP: 70
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: July 1, 1999
National Pokédex number: 59
Why Collect the Arcanine Pokémon Card?
Arcanine is most often collected as part of a complete Wizards Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Arcanine Pokémon Card
Arcanine was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Arcanine Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Arcanine is about $30.84. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the Wizards Black Star Promos set has a median card value near $44.16 and an average near $99.73, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -2% over the last 7 days and +13% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Wizards Black Star Promos set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Arcanine Pokémon Card
Whether Arcanine is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 2,057 copies of this card, of which 248 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 12.1%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Arcanine Pokémon Card?
Arcanine carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 2,057 copies to date.
Other Printings of Arcanine
Arcanine appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge 3 (around $300), Sandstorm 15 (around