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Growlithe
Base 28/102 • uncommon
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 28/102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $1.38
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Growlithe card number 28/102 was released as part of the original Pokémon Base Set, which first debuted in Japan in 1996 before its international release in 1999. Created by Creatures Inc. and published by Media Factory, the set was designed to introduce the foundational mechanics of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, drawing inspiration from the successful Game Boy titles. It was intended to establish the visual language of the franchise, turning digital creatures into collectible physical assets.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer for the Pokémon series. Sugimori opted for a clean, minimalist style that focused on the creature's pose and anatomy, a hallmark of early Base Set designs. Upon its arrival in Western markets, the set received widespread acclaim from children and collectors alike, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon that defined the late 1990s trading card boom.
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