Grovyle (ex9-28) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Grovyle from the Emerald set is an Uncommon card with 70 HP and the sharp Razor Leaf attack. It is card number 28 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1
• Evolves From: Treecko
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Water (-30)
• Retreat Cost: 1

Key Printings

This Grovyle appears exclusively in the ex Emerald set, identified by set code ex9 and card number 28. Classified as Uncommon, it’s a moderately accessible find for collectors focusing on the ex series.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita.
• Attacks:
• Tail Shake — puts the Defending Pokémon to sleep.
• Razor Leaf — deals 40 damage.
• Image reference: /images/ex9/ex9-28.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: 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 condition, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, maintaining surface and edges will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Emerald (ex9): Grovyle is a Stage 1 Grass-type with balanced HP and useful attacks. It fits well into collections centered on the ex series or Grass-type Pokémon but lacks additional abilities or special effects.

For collectors seeking a vivid and balanced Grovyle card from the ex series, this Emerald printing offers a solid addition with classic Mitsuhiro Arita artwork and straightforward gameplay features.