Greavard Card Collection: Your Dogs & Canines Binder Checklist
Greavard through a collector lens — art cues, binder rhythm, and natural pairings with Houndstone and Arcanine.
2025-09-14
Popularity Rank: #563
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: #577
#563 / 1025
#0971
Greavard
Ghost Dog Pokémon
It is said that a dog Pokémon that died in the wild without ever interacting with a human was reborn as this Pokémon.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0971
Height
0.6 m
Weight
35.0 kg
Capture rate
120 / 255
Generation
Gen IX
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
50
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
White
Habitat
—
Shape
Quadruped
Why collectors adore Greavard
Quick read on why Greavard clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- The Bulbapedia article opens by explaining that it evolves into Houndstone when leveled up at night starting at level 30.
- Cozy collector mood — Greavard reads like hot cocoa in Pokémon form.
- Clean, pale colouring — Greavard photographs beautifully beside pastel sleeves.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Greavard from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Paldean Wonders
One Star
Paldean Wonders
One Diamond
Mega Evolution
Common
Stellar Crown
Common
Paldean Fates
Common
Obsidian Flames
Common
Obsidian Flames
Common
Scarlet & Violet
Illustration rare
Scarlet & Violet
Common
Scarlet & Violet
Common
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Showing 11 of 11 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
How I'd build a Greavard spread
Binder geometry for Greavard: 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.
Greavard #70 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Greavard binder page.
Greavard #65 (Mega Evolution) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Greavard page.
Greavard #70 (Stellar Crown) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
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).
Greavard mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Greavard chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Mega Evolution
Common
Stellar Crown
Common
Paldean Wonders
One Star
Paldean Wonders
One Diamond
Paldean Fates
Common
Obsidian Flames
Common
Right page
Obsidian Flames
Common
Scarlet & Violet
Illustration rare
Scarlet & Violet
Common
Scarlet & Violet
Common
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Start with a background that echoes Greavard's ghost, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Lead with your strongest Greavard single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Houndstone, Arcanine, and Boltund so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a dusty purple and moonlit gray sleeve story around Greavard's ghost-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- For one showcase spread, print a scene that spans multiple pockets (Michi-style), then nest your favourite Greavard holos around it like a gallery wall.
- At 0.6m / 35kg, Greavard sits in a middleweight silhouette band — mix close-up portraits with one environmental wide shot for depth.
Greavard on the tabletop
Optional competitive context for Greavard. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Greavard — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
50
Attack
61
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
55
Speed
34
Total: 290
Players file Greavard around tier "LC" while Ability Pickup (Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Fluffy is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Helping Hand — One adjacent ally's move power is 1.5x this turn. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Greavard — 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 Greavard, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
It is said that a dog Pokémon that died in the wild without ever interacting with a human was reborn as this Pokémon.
This friendly Pokémon doesn’t like being alone. Pay it even the slightest bit of attention, and it will follow you forever.
A second dex beat (Scarlet) frames Greavard as one that is said that a dog pokémon that died in the wild without ever interacting with a human was reborn as this pokémon. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Greavard shows up in Violet lore as this friendly pokémon doesn’t like being alone.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Greavard → Houndstone 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
Gruff
Spanish
Greavard
French
Toutombe
Italian
Greavard
Japanese
ボチ
Japanese (Romaji)
Bochi
Korean
망망이
Chinese (Simplified)
墓仔狗
Chinese (Traditional)
墓仔狗
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