Growlithe Collector’s Guide: Silver Tempest #19

Character Intro

Growlithe from the Silver Tempest set is a Common card numbered 19 with 90 HP. This energetic Pokémon features straightforward attacks—Flare and Ram. Its design captures the spirited nature of Growlithe in a compact, battle-ready form.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Regulation Mark: F
• Flavor Text: “It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.”

Key Printings

This Growlithe appears in the Sword & Shield series, specifically in the Silver Tempest set (swsh12). It is a Common rarity card, numbered 19 in the set. The card features two attacks: Flare (10 damage, costs 1 Colorless Energy) and Ram (20 damage, costs 1 Fire and 1 Colorless Energy). It has no abilities and does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Growlithe printing. Key identifiers include the set code “swsh12,” regulation mark “F,” and the illustrator credit to sowsow. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh12/swsh12-19.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No special rules or abilities affect gameplay beyond its listed attacks and stats.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with moderate retreat cost and HP, this Growlithe is best stored in protective sleeves to preserve the vibrant artwork by sowsow. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain card condition, especially since no special print variants exist that might increase its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest (swsh12): Growlithe #19 is a straightforward Basic Fire-type Pokémon card with simple attacks and a charming illustration. It fits well into collections focusing on the Sword & Shield era or Fire-type Pokémon.