ガーディ (Growlithe) 078/076 – Storm Emeralda – Art Rare – Japanese

About This Card

Yoshimoto Yoshimon frames this Basic Pokémon as a domestic scene, so the Japanese 078/076 printing gives Growlithe a home interior instead of the usual battle setting.

Did You Know?

The Pokédex notes that Growlithe patrol their territory in pairs. That makes the single Growlithe planted in this doorway read differently once you notice it — it is holding the entrance on its own, which is exactly what its ほえる attack does by forcing your opponent to swap their Active Pokémon out.

Collect This Card If …

You keep a Kanto starter-adjacent page, or you like Art Rares that put a Pokémon somewhere ordinary and lived-in.

Why It Stands Out

Growlithe's cream ruff and orange coat sit dead centre against a dark wooden door and brass hinges, with a patterned rug and potted plants receding behind. The warm indoor light gives it a quiet, photographic feel.