Growlithe (Evolutions 17) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Growlithe from the Evolutions set is a common card numbered 17. This lively Pokémon boasts 70 HP and features the attacks Hind Kick and Flare, capturing the spirited essence of its character in a compact design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Flavor Text: Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.
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Key Printings

This Growlithe card is from the XY series, specifically the Evolutions set (xy12). It is a common rarity card, numbered 17 in the set.

• Hind Kick — Deals 10 damage and allows switching with a Benched Pokémon.
• Flare — Deals 20 damage with no additional text.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “xy12” and card number “17.” The card has no regulation mark and no special subtypes beyond “Basic.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Growlithe card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the edges and corners.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolutions (xy12): This set revives classic Pokémon designs with updated mechanics. Growlithe appears as a faithful and straightforward Basic Fire-type, reflecting its original game and anime traits with simple but effective attacks.