Growlithe

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Growlithe - Base (#28)

Pokémon Basic Uncommon HP 60
TCGplayer market reference
$1.19
normal
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Set
Base
Number
28
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Energy
Fire
Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
i About this card

Growlithe - Base

Growlithe is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Base Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 28 in the Base checklist, classified as a Fire-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $1.19. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Growlithe has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#28 in Base) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 61Solid

Strong grading upside, era strength.

Market Heat 37

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 45

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 95

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

normal
$1.19 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

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Market price history

Latest
$1.19
Low
$0.96
Apr 2026
High
$2.99
Sep 2021
Avg
$1.34
Days tracked
242
data points
Change
-37.4%
since first tracked
Tracked since Dec 1, 2020 · 242 data points

Sale History 311 sales · since 2020-12-01

PSA 10 high $120.63 PSA 9 high $55.00 Raw high $2.99
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $1.99
RAW $1.99
RAW $1.40
RAW $1.95
RAW $1.50
RAW $1.84
RAW $1.80
RAW $1.85
RAW $1.33
RAW $1.48
RAW $2.48
RAW $1.57
RAW $1.90
RAW $1.55
RAW $2.39
? Card FAQ

Growlithe FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Growlithe from Base worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $1.19. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Growlithe?

This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Growlithe has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Growlithe?

Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Growlithe released?

The Base set released in 1999, so this card (#28 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Growlithe?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Growlithe legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.