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Arceus · 38/99
Grovyle
This page documents Grovyle 38/99 from Arceus. Use the printing fields and distinguishing details below to compare the physical card with this exact record.
Set
Arceus
Card Number
38/99
Release Year
2009
Pokémon Info
No.
#0253
Species
Wood Gecko Pokemon
HT
2' 11"
WT
47.6 lbs
Card identification
How to identify this printing
Compare these characteristics with the physical card to confirm the exact edition, finish, variant, or error printing.
Set
Arceus
Card number
38/99
Rarity
Uncommon
Finish
Reverse Holo
Variant type
Error
Variant attribute
Error / Variant
Stamp
No stamp
Distribution
Standard Set Distribution
Distinguishing details
Reverse Holo parallel
Collector interpretation
What this Grovyle 38/99 record represents
This record identifies Grovyle 38/99 from Arceus. Its recorded collectible characteristics are rarity: Uncommon, finish: Reverse Holo, edition: Reverse Holo, variant: Reverse Holo, product source: Arceus, and distribution: Standard Set Distribution.
CardInfo.Net currently tracks 3 other records with the same set, card name, and collector number. The tracked comparison includes tracked finishes: Reverse Holo, Non-Holo, tracked editions: Reverse Holo, Standard, Unlimited, and variant or error labels: Reverse Holo, Non Holo, Reverse Holo parallel | English, German, and Italian Arceus cards were available as Reverse Holos., Unlimited.
This record is marked as Error / Variant with a recognition status of Documented. Use the record-specific description and identification method to determine whether the difference is a repeatable printing, a corrected version, or a copy-level manufacturing anomaly.
Tracked finishes
Tracked editions
Variant or error labels
Product sources
Classification reminder
The label “Error / Variant” should be interpreted using the documented description and recognition status. A repeatable error or correction can define a database version; a one-off crimp, miscut, or ink obstruction normally describes the individual copy.
Card information
Card Name
Grovyle
Set
Arceus
Card Number
38/99
Category
Pokémon
Subcategory
Stage 1
Type
Grass
HP
80
Level
28
Rarity
Uncommon
Illustrator
Tomoaki Imakuni
Printing & identification
Finish
Reverse Holo
Print Edition
Reverse Holo
Variant Type
Error
Variant Subtype
Reverse Holo
Variant Attribute
Error / Variant
Stamp
No stamp
Distribution
Standard Set Distribution
Product Source
Arceus
Gameplay
Attack
Detect
Cost
ColorlessFlip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Grovyle during your opponent's next turn.
Attack
Blade Arms
Cost
GrassColorlessWeakness
Resistance
Retreat Cost
Flavor Text
It lives in dense jungles. While closing in on its prey, it leaps from branch to branch.
Errors & corrections
Error Label
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Error Status
Error / Variant
Error Name
Reverse Holo parallel
Error Type
Documented Print Error / Variant
Recognition Status
Documented
Corrected Card ID
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Related Error Card ID
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