Grovyle (ex1-32) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Grovyle from the Ruby Sapphire set is an Uncommon card with 80 HP. It features the ability Natural Cure and the attack Slash. This card is numbered 32 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1
• Evolves From: Treecko
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Water (-30)
• Ability: Natural Cure (Poké-Body) removes all Special Conditions when a Grass Energy is attached.
• Attack: Slash deals 20 damage with a cost of two Colorless Energy.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Print Variants: None reported

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Ruby Sapphire set (ex1), numbered 32, and classified as Uncommon. It features original artwork by Ken Sugimori, a hallmark of early Pokémon TCG aesthetics.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are known. Identification relies on the set code “ex1,” card number 32, the distinctive Ken Sugimori illustration, and its Uncommon rarity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, but its exact tournament legality is unspecified. The Natural Cure ability offers strategic value by removing Special Conditions when attaching Grass Energy, and the Slash attack provides consistent damage output.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and classic illustration, maintaining sharp edges and surface integrity is essential for retaining collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ruby Sapphire (ex1): Grovyle appears as a solid Stage 1 Grass-type with a useful ability and straightforward attack. This set is known for its vibrant artwork and introduction of Pokémon from the Hoenn region, with Grovyle fitting neatly into the theme.