Growlithe

Growlithe

Selected Masterpiece • 28/102
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $0.98
Base Base 1999
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Growlithe card captures a serene moment in nature, depicting the playful puppy Pokémon sitting amidst a lush, green landscape. Its bright orange and black stripes contrast beautifully with the soft, rolling hills in the background, creating a sense of warmth and tranquility. With a slightly raised head and a gentle expression, Growlithe appears both curious and alert, embodying the spirit of a loyal companion. This snapshot invites you to imagine the peaceful coexistence of Pokémon and their environment.”

Editorial & Data

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Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Fire
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999

Flare

20
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost