Growlithe (Base Set 2 #42) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Growlithe from Base Set 2 is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon card with 60 HP. It features a single attack, Flare, which costs one Fire and one Colorless energy and deals 20 damage. This card has a retreat cost of 1 and a Water-type weakness (×2). It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as Uncommon rarity. The card’s flavor text highlights Growlithe’s territorial nature, noting it will bark and bite to repel intruders.

• HP: 60
• Type: Fire
• Attack: Flare (20 damage)
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This Growlithe card is printed in the Base Set 2 expansion, identified by the set code “base4” and card number 42. It is a Basic Pokémon with no evolutions printed on this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Growlithe printing. Key identifiers include:

• Set Name: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 42
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Types: Fire
• Stage: Basic

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Growlithe card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface. Proper storage in a binder or card box designed for Pokémon cards is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many Base Set cards with updated borders and minor adjustments. Growlithe #42 retains its classic Ken Sugimori artwork and remains a staple Fire-type Basic Pokémon in this set.