Blaine's Growlithe #9 from City Gym Decks - Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida
Pokémon

Blaine's Growlithe

#9/71 in City Gym Decks, 50 HP, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.

Card number
#9/71
HP
50 HP
Language
Japanese
Release date
April 26, 1998
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
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Collector Notes

Blaine's Growlithe

Blaine's Growlithe appears in the Japanese print of City Gym Decks, released on April 26, 1998. Blaine's Growlithe is a 50 HP. The City Gym Decks set contains 71 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.

Collector Insights

Blaine's Growlithe is a Pokémon card with a theme color of #ba8752. It features an artist named Atsuko Nishida and was released as part of the City Gym Decks set on April 26, 1998. The card has 50 HP and includes two distinct attacks. The first attack, named Shake, costs one Colorless energy and deals 10 damage. When used, it allows the opponent to choose one of their Benched Pokémon to switch with the Defending Pokémon before damage is applied. The second attack, Fire Tackle, requires one Fire and one Colorless energy, dealing 30 damage while also inflicting 10 damage to itself. The card’s design and mechanics align with the Pokémon TCG’s established ruleset. Its attacks emphasize strategic interaction through switching and self-inflicted damage. This card represents a specific iteration of Growlithe tied to the Blaine character archetype. The combination of its abilities reflects the gameplay dynamics of the era it was released.

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