This Growlithe card (Series III No. 058) comes from the 1998 Pokémon Japanese Vending Series, a vintage trading card release that adds nostalgic charm to any Kanto-era Pokémon TCG collection. Illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya, the artwork shows Growlithe sleeping contentedly under a meal-laden table, rendered in warm pastel tones with a glossy finish typical of late-’90s Japanese card art. With 50 HP and a 30-damage Fire-type Ember attack, this card’s original Japanese text and mechanics reflect the early-generation gameplay style. As part of Japan’s vending machine promotion, it’s a unique collectible for fans of classic Pokémon illustrations and early TCG memorabilia.