Grovyle Collector’s Guide: Plasma Freeze #7

Character Intro

Grovyle from the Plasma Freeze set is an Uncommon card numbered 7. It has 80 HP and features straightforward attacks, highlighted by Cut. This sleek Pokémon is a solid addition for collectors seeking balanced gameplay options.

Quick Facts

• HP: 80
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Treecko)
• Type: Grass
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Water (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Attacks:
• Pound: 20 damage, costs 1 Colorless Energy
• Cut: 30 damage, costs 1 Grass + 1 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: “It lives in dense jungles. While closing in on its prey, it leaps from branch to branch.”
• Illustrator: Suwama Chiaki
• Card Number: 7/Plasma Freeze

Key Printings

From Plasma Freeze (set code bw9), card number 7. Uncommon rarity. No special abilities; straightforward attacks Pound and Cut.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Grovyle card. It can be identified by its set code bw9-7 and the illustrator Suwama Chiaki. The card’s artwork and layout are consistent with the Plasma Freeze series style.

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 card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze: Features Grovyle as a Stage 1 Grass-type with solid HP and simple, effective attacks. It fits well into decks that utilize Grass Energy and benefits from resistance to Water-type attacks. The set’s aesthetic is highlighted by Suwama Chiaki’s detailed illustration.