Growlithe Collector’s Guide: Unbroken Bonds #21

Character Intro

Growlithe is a Common Pokémon card from the Unbroken Bonds set, numbered 21. It has 80 HP and features straightforward gameplay built around the attacks Live Coal and Combustion.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Live Coal (10 damage, 1 Fire energy)
• Combustion (30 damage, 2 Fire energies)
• Flavor Text: While it’s quite friendly toward humans once it’s grown used to them, in the wild it must be quite fierce to defend its territory from Rockruff.
• Image:

Key Printings

This Growlithe card is from the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Unbroken Bonds set (sm10). It is a Common rarity card numbered 21 in the set. No evolutions or special abilities are present on this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Growlithe card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (sm10), card number (21), and illustrator (tetsuya koizumi).

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No special rules or abilities affect gameplay beyond its straightforward attack options.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special print variants, standard protective sleeves and storage in a binder or card box are recommended to preserve condition. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight to maintain the card’s vibrant illustration and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): Features Growlithe as a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with simple but effective attacks. The set emphasizes strong partnerships, though this Growlithe stands alone without evolutions or abilities. Its flavor text highlights the dual nature of its personality in the wild versus domesticated settings.