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Growlithe #65 from Sandstorm - Common - Illustrated by Hajime Kusajima
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Growlithe

#65/100 in Sandstorm, Common, 50 HP, Fire, illustrated by Hajime Kusajima.

Card number
#65/100
Rarity
Common
HP
50 HP
Type
Fire
Language
English
Release date
September 18, 2003
Illustrator
Hajime Kusajima
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Collector Notes

Growlithe

Growlithe appears in the English print of Sandstorm, released on September 18, 2003. Growlithe is a common rarity and 50 HP. The Sandstorm set contains 100 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Hajime Kusajima.

Collector Insights

Growlithe is a Fire-type Pokémon with 50 HP, featuring a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. Its primary attack, Flare, requires one Fire and one Colorless energy to deal 20 damage. The card includes a Poké-Body ability called Fire Veil, which triggers when Growlithe is damaged by an opponent's attack, marking the Attacking Pokémon as Burned. It belongs to the EX series, released in the Sandstorm set on September 18, 2003, and is numbered 65 with a Common rarity. The card is illustrated by artist Hajime Kusajima and lacks resistances, making it vulnerable to Water-type attacks with a ×2 weakness. Its design emphasizes straightforward gameplay mechanics, balancing offense and defensive interactions. The card’s simplicity aligns with its role in early-game strategies within the Pokémon TCG.

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