Grotle 164/162
Set: Temporal Forces
Released: Mar 22, 2024
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About Grotle
It lives along water in forests. In the daytime, it leaves the forest to sunbathe its treed shell.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #388
- Card Number 164/162
- Card RarityIllustration Rare
- IllustratorOswaldo KATO
- Release Date22/03/2024
- Regulation MarkH
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Temporal Forces
- Evolves From
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionSinnoh
- Generation Generation 4
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points120 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Retreat Cost



Colorless ×4
Attacks
- Cut20

- Ramming Shell50



During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 20 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Grotle, a turtle-like Pokémon, walking through a vibrant grassy field under a clear blue sky with a few fluffy clouds. Grotle carries a cheerful Marill on its back, accompanied by another Marill and a flying Hoothoot in the scene. The background features lush greenery and distant trees, creating an idyllic and serene countryside atmosphere.The art style is bright and playful, employing a soft color palette dominated by greens, blues, and yellows, which enhances the natural setting. The shading is gentle, lending a warm, sunny feel to the scene, while the overall mood is cheerful and peaceful, capturing a sense of harmony with nature.
Playability Overview
Grotle offers moderate offensive power with Cut and Ramming Shell, while its damage reduction ability provides strategic durability, though its high retreat cost may limit flexibility in evolving and switching.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Forest GuardianGrotle’s artwork is a lovely depiction of a serene forest setting, with lush greens and soft sunlight filtering through the trees. It gives off a vibe of protection and tranquility, making it a perfect fit for a "Nature's Embrace" page. This card should sit alongside other gentle, earthy Pokémon like Torterra or even some Grass types that convey a sense of harmony.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Earthy Tones / Nature's Embrace / Tree Life














