Growlithe
Base Set 2 · 042/130 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Colección
Base Set 2Número
042/130
Rareza
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
741
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Growlithe
Growlithe is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 042/130 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Growlithe Price Analysis
The current market price for Growlithe from Base Set 2 is $1.75 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.79 to a high of $1.72. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $29.99 — approximately 17.1x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $30.00. Over the past 30 days, Growlithe has increased in value by +26.8%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (741+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Growlithe
Professional grading is available for Growlithe and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 2, PSA 7, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | CGC 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.27 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $29.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $16.09 | $16.09 | $16.09 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.40 | $0.39 | $0.39 | 38 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.46 | $0.74 | $0.74 | 50 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.58 | $0.56 | $0.56 | 117 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.75 | $0.79 | $1.72 | 260 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.84 | $0.40 | $0.89 | 230 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $1.95 | $1.95 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $30.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 7 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.33 | $1.33 | $1.33 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.29 | $2.45 | $2.45 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.00 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 5 |
Is Growlithe a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Growlithe typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
