Curatorial Commentary
The card captures Growlithe in a moment of playful energy, with its fur ruffled and flames curling around its body. It seems to embody the spirit of a loyal companion, ready to leap into action with a joyful expression. The background suggests a warm, inviting environment, hinting at a close bond with its surroundings. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the simple yet vibrant life of this spirited Pokémon.
Essay · HeartGold & SoulSilver
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Catalogue plate
№ 65/123
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulIllustrative
MoodEnergeticPlayful
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteEarthyVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Bite
10
Combustion
40
Authorship
More from Naoki Saito
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
HeartGold & SoulSilver, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Growlithe
The Growlithe canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
