Growlithe
Base Set (Shadowless) · 028/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Numero
028/102
Rarità
Uncommon
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
1,131
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Growlithe
Growlithe is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 028/102 in the expansion. This is the Unlimited variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Growlithe Price Analysis
The current market price for Growlithe from Base Set (Shadowless) is $12.67 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $4.99 to a high of $29.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $109.99 — approximately 8.7x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $22.50. Over the past 30 days, Growlithe has increased in value by +59.8%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,131+), 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 5, CGC 5 5, CGC 6, CGC 6 5, CGC 7, CGC 7 5, CGC 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.03 | $3.37 | $3.37 | 25 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.69 | $5.76 | $5.76 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $51.00 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $2.51 | $2.51 | $2.51 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $18.26 | $18.26 | $18.26 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $7.16 | $7.16 | $7.16 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $14.49 | $14.49 | $14.49 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $17.50 | $15.00 | $19.99 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $4.75 | $4.75 | $4.75 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $20.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $22.50 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 79 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.58 | $0.59 | $0.59 | 70 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $12.67 | $4.99 | $29.99 | 150 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.09 | $0.75 | $1.12 | 70 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $109.99 | $229.99 | $229.99 | 83 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.30 | $0.65 | $1.96 | 159 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.33 | $1.25 | $3.29 | 201 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.00 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 34 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.49 | $10.49 | $10.49 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $12.67 | $12.67 | $12.67 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $23.17 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 84 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $24.95 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 69 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.24 | N/A | N/A | — |
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.
