Growlithe Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
See why Growlithe belongs in every Dogs & Canines collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2024-02-04
Popularity Rank: #77
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #98
2019 survey: #51
#77 / 1025
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Growlithe
Puppy Pokémon
Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
Pokédex details
Height
0.7 m
Weight
19.0 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
190 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Brown
Habitat
Grassland
Shape
Quadruped
Egg groups
Ground
Growlithe — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Growlithe stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Cozy collector mood — Growlithe reads like hot cocoa in Pokémon form.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Growlithe feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our Dogs & Canines crowd — Growlithe is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Growlithe from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Destined Rivals
Common
Mega Rising
One Star
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Extradimensional Crisis
One Shiny
Celestial Guardians
One Diamond
Twilight Masquerade
Illustration rare
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
151
Common
Scarlet & Violet
Common
Scarlet & Violet
Common
Showing 12 of 38 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan: Growlithe edition
Binder geometry for Growlithe: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Growlithe #21 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Growlithe binder page.
Growlithe #28 (Base Set) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Growlithe #42 (Base Set 2) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Growlithe #RC4 (Legendary Treasures) is a staple for Growlithe fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Growlithe mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Growlithe chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Sun & Moon
Common
Base Set
Uncommon
Base Set 2
Uncommon
Legendary Treasures
Uncommon
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Destined Rivals
Common
Mega Rising
One Star
Right page
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Extradimensional Crisis
One Shiny
Celestial Guardians
One Diamond
Twilight Masquerade
Illustration rare
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
151
Common
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Growlithe cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Growlithe
Illustration by catwithmonocle.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Growlithe
Scene wallpaper — Growlithe
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Growlithe
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- National Dex #058 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Growlithe (ガーディ) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Dogs & Canines, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Growlithe's slow growth curve mirrors a "long-term grail" collecting style — pace upgrades across years instead of impulse-buying every reprint.
Growlithe: competitive snapshot
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Growlithe — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
55
Attack
70
Defense
45
Sp. Atk
70
Sp. Def
50
Speed
60
Total: 350
Players file Growlithe around tier "LC" while Ability Intimidate (Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-fire Growlithe spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
- Hidden Ability Justified is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Growlithe — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Growlithe, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
A POKéMON with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.
A second dex beat (Black) frames Growlithe as a pokémon with a loyal nature.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Growlithe shows up in Black lore as a pokémon with a loyal nature.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Growlithe → Arcanine make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Fukano
Spanish
Growlithe
French
Caninos
Italian
Growlithe
Japanese
ガーディ
Japanese (Romaji)
Gardie
Korean
가디
Chinese (Simplified)
卡蒂狗
Chinese (Traditional)
卡蒂狗
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