Growlithe and Arcanine have been reprinted in Japan across more than a decade of sets — a shiny concept-pack card from 2013, a Fighting-type regional form from 2022, a Tera evolution from 2023, and a current-standard print from 2026. Arcanine full art cards include the Hisuian Arcanine CHR and the Arcanine ex SR. Nine confirmed prints, six sets, and at least one card that changes type entirely along the way.
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Nine confirmed Growlithe and Arcanine prints span six Japanese sets released between 2013 and 2026.
- New full-art table for the Arcanine SR and CHR prints, with set mark, number, rarity and illustrator.
- Store status refreshed for the graded Growlithe and the linked Violet ex booster box.
- More Japanese sets are on the Japanese Pokemon card list.
Growlithe & Arcanine Full Art Cards: Every Japanese SR and CHR Print
Collectors use “full art” for prints whose artwork fills the whole card face. Japanese sets do not print those words: the official card database prints only a rarity code, and the full-art treatments are the SR (full-art ex and Supporter cards), SAR (Special Art Rare), AR (Art Rare), CHR / CSR (Character Rare) and the gold UR and rainbow HR printings. This page lists every Arcanine print of those rarities that our Japanese database checks cover.
| Card | Set mark · number | Rarity | Illustrator | Our listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanine ex | SV1V · 092/078 | SR | 5ban Graphics | not listed |
| Hisuian Arcanine | S10a · 075/071 | CHR | Oswaldo KATO | not listed |
For how full-art treatments work across sets, see our full art Pokemon cards guide.
Every Growlithe & Arcanine Card and Where It Sits
Nine confirmed prints across six Japanese sets, from the 2013 concept-pack shiny to the 2026 current-standard release:
| Card | Number | Rarity | Set | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growlithe (Shiny) | SC 004/020 | U | Shiny Collection | 2013 |
| Hisuian Growlithe | S10D 029/067 | C | Time Gazer | 2022 |
| Hisuian Arcanine | S10D 030/067 | U | Time Gazer | 2022 |
| Hisuian Arcanine | S10a 075/071 | CHR | Dark Phantasma | 2022 |
| Arcanine ex | SV1V 016/078 | RR | Violet ex | 2023 |
| Arcanine ex | SV1V 092/078 | SR | Violet ex | 2023 |
| Growlithe | SV2a 058/165 | C | 151 | 2023 |
| Arcanine | SV2a 059/165 | U | 151 | 2023 |
| Arcanine | M6 011 | R | Storm Emeralda | 2026 |
The line splits cleanly into three eras: the 2013 Shiny Collection concept pack, the earliest print covered here, the 2022 Hisuian regional forms that briefly moved Arcanine off Fire and onto Fighting, and the Scarlet & Violet-era prints from 2023 onward that brought Arcanine back as a Tera evolution and, most recently, into the current standard format.
The 2013 Original: Growlithe from the Shiny Collection Concept Pack
Growlithe’s earliest print in this lineup comes from the Shiny Collection concept pack (SC), released February 1, 2013 during the Black & White era. It’s a Basic Fire-type at 80 HP, printed at rarity U, and illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma. The card uses the shiny (color-variant) treatment that the Shiny Collection concept pack is built around, rather than a standard illustration.
Concept packs like this one are a distinct Japanese product category — smaller, themed releases separate from the main expansion pack cycle. Our Japanese concept packs guide covers how CP-numbered products fit into the wider release calendar, and our dedicated Shiny Collection concept pack guide goes deeper into this specific set.
If you’re not sure what a 1st Edition stamp means for a Japanese card, our Japanese 1st Edition Pokemon cards guide explains how the marking works and why collectors look for it.
The Base Line: Growlithe and Arcanine in Pokemon Card 151
The 151 set (SV2a), released June 16, 2023, gives Growlithe and Arcanine their standard modern-era printing as a straightforward common-to-uncommon evolution pair — the version most collectors run into first if they’re buying current Japanese product rather than chasing a specific rare.
Arcanine (059/165, U) is a 150 HP Fire-type carrying two attacks: Blazing Burn, which attaches up to two Basic Fire Energy from the discard pile to this Pokemon, and Dynamite Fang for 240 damage. It’s illustrated by Atsushi Furusawa. Growlithe (058/165, C) is the common Basic print that evolves into it.
Arcanine ex: The Tera Fire Evolution from Violet ex
Arcanine’s next major print came with Violet ex (SV1V), released January 20, 2023, as a Terastal Fire-type Stage 1 ex evolving from Growlithe. At 280 HP, it’s a significant step up from the base-line 150 HP version, and it carries two attacks: Fang of Rage for 30+ damage (plus 10 more for each damage counter already on this Pokemon), and Brave Fire for 250 damage, which requires discarding two Fire Energy. Both prints — the standard RR at 016/078 and the Secret Rare at 092/078 — are illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
The ex mechanic and the Tera treatment make this the higher-power version of Arcanine in the current line, and the SR print in particular is the one most collectors reach for when they want a rarer copy without stepping outside the SV1V set.
Hisuian Growlithe and Arcanine: The Fighting-Type Regional Forms
Hisuian Growlithe and Arcanine are printed as Fighting-type, not Fire-type. If you’re sorting a binder by energy symbol, these two won’t be sitting with the rest of this guide’s cards.
The Hisuian regional forms first appeared in Time Gazer (S10D), released April 8, 2022. Hisuian Growlithe (029/067, C) is an 80 HP Basic carrying an attack named Defense Instinct, illustrated by Akira Komayama. Hisuian Arcanine (030/067, U) steps up to 150 HP with two attacks: Rock Smash for 50 damage, and Extreme Heat for 80+ damage — if a Fire Energy is attached, it deals 80 more damage and Burns the Defending Pokemon. It’s illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.
A separate, higher-rarity Hisuian Arcanine appeared the following month in Dark Phantasma (S10a), released May 13, 2022, at Character Rare (CHR) — a rarity tier reserved for cards with distinct character-focused artwork, illustrated by Oswaldo KATO. At 130 HP, it carries Can’t Be Careless for 10+ damage (plus 150 more if your hand has zero cards) and Sharp Fang for 100 damage. This same CHR artwork was later reprinted in the VSTAR Universe (S12a) high-class pack, released December 2, 2022, alongside a reprint of the Time Gazer Hisuian Growlithe.
The Current Era: Arcanine in Storm Emeralda (M6)
Arcanine’s most recent print comes from Storm Emeralda (M6), released July 31, 2026 and part of the current Regulation J standard format. Printed at rarity R and illustrated by Felicia Chen, this 150 HP Fire-type carries two attacks: Energy Fang for 90+ damage, which deals 90 more if your opponent has four or fewer Prize cards remaining, and Heat Tackle for 200 damage, which also deals 50 damage to Arcanine itself.
Because Storm Emeralda is a current, actively opened set, this is the printing most likely to turn up in freshly cracked Japanese boxes right now, alongside the rest of the set’s Fire-type support.
Where to Buy Growlithe and Arcanine Cards from Japan
We ship Japanese sealed product and singles worldwide from Tokyo with tracked delivery. The graded PSA 10 Growlithe, 1st Edition, SC 004/020 (Shiny Collection) is sold out at the time of this update — sourcing requests go through Quick Order. For other graded Fire-type and Pokemon singles, browse our PSA10 collection.
If you’re building out a wider Fire-type or Kanto-line collection, our Ninetales and Vulpix cards guide covers Kanto’s other Fire-type evolution line, and our Japanese concept packs guide is a useful next stop if the Shiny Collection print above is your first introduction to CP-numbered releases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rarest Growlithe or Arcanine Pokemon card from Japan?
Among the prints covered here, the Secret Rare Arcanine ex from Violet ex (SV1V 092/078) and the Character Rare (CHR) Hisuian Arcanine from Dark Phantasma (S10a 075/071) are the two highest-rarity prints of the group.
Which Arcanine cards are full art?
The full-art Arcanine prints in this guide are the Arcanine ex SR, SV1V 092/078 from Violet ex, released January 20, 2023, illustrated by 5ban Graphics, and the Hisuian Arcanine CHR, S10a 075/071 from Dark Phantasma, released May 13, 2022, illustrated by Oswaldo KATO.
Are Hisuian Growlithe and Arcanine Fire-type or Fighting-type?
Fighting-type. Their Hisuian regional forms, first printed in Time Gazer (S10D) and later reprinted at Character Rare in Dark Phantasma (S10a) and VSTAR Universe (S12a), swap out the standard Fire typing that every other Growlithe and Arcanine print in this guide uses.
What is the difference between the Shiny Collection Growlithe and the regular Growlithe?
The Shiny Collection print (SC 004/020, 2013) uses a shiny, color-variant illustration issued through a themed concept pack rather than a main expansion pack. It’s a separate print from the standard Growlithe later issued in sets like 151 (SV2a 058/165), which uses a regular illustration.
Where can I buy Japanese Growlithe and Arcanine Pokemon cards?
We ship Japanese sealed product and singles worldwide from Tokyo. Our PSA 10 Growlithe from the Shiny Collection concept pack is sold out at the time of this update — sourcing requests go through Quick Order; other graded singles are available through our PSA10 collection.
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