Pokémon Trading Card Game: Base Set Arcanine (23/102)

This is a vintage Pokémon Trading Card featuring Arcanine, designated as card 23/102 from the original 1999 Base Set. The card measures approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches and is printed on standard multi-layered cardstock. The central artwork by Ken Sugimori depicts Arcanine in a majestic pose set against a scenic landscape. The card features a non-holographic finish with a classic 'Fire' red color scheme and yellow borders. Most significantly, this specimen appears to be an uncommon 'Shadowless' variant, identifiable by the lack of a drop shadow on the right side of the art box and the thin, red printing style for the HP value. The bottom copyright line includes the dates 1995, 96, 98, and 99, which is a hallmark of early print runs. Physically, the card shows signs of light wear typical of its age; there is visible whitening on the edges and corners, and slight surface scuffing on the bottom red text box. It is currently housed in a plastic binder sleeve, which has likely protected it from major creasing. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom margins. These early printing variations are highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance in the TCG's origins.