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.
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Set 2 | 42 | Uncommon | 60 | Ken Sugimori |
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