Growlithe (ex2-65) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Growlithe is a Common Pokémon card from the Sandstorm set, numbered 65. With 50 HP and Fire Veil, it adds a tactical burn threat, while Flare offers a clean, efficient attack.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Ability: Fire Veil (Burns attacker if Growlithe is damaged while Active)
• Attack: Flare (20 damage, costs Fire + Colorless)
• Legal: unknown
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Key Printings

This Growlithe card is identified as ex2-65 from the Sandstorm set. It is a common rarity card and does not evolve from any other Pokémon. No alternate printings or promotional versions are noted for this exact card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this Growlithe card. Its unique identifiers include the set code “ex2” and card number 65. The illustrator Hajime Kusajima’s signature style helps distinguish this card visually within the Sandstorm set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its Fire Veil Poké-Body offers a strategic burn effect that can disrupt opponents, while the Flare attack provides consistent 20 damage output for a low energy cost.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a sleeve or toploader away from sunlight and moisture. Even as a common, preserving edges and surface gloss highlights the detailed artwork. Avoid bending and extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sandstorm (ex2): This set includes Growlithe as a Basic Fire-type with a unique burn-inducing Poké-Body and a straightforward attack. It fits into the set’s theme of elemental Pokémon and offers collectors a vivid example of Hajime Kusajima’s art style.