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Growlithe
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 42
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Fire
Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
Growlithe - Base Set 2
Growlithe is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 42 in the Base Set 2 checklist, classified as a Fire-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.48, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Growlithe has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#42 in Base Set 2) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Market Price History
Other printings of Growlithe
Growlithe FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Growlithe from Base Set 2 worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $1.48. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Growlithe?
This printing is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack (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 2 set released in 1999. This specific card (#42 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Growlithe?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Base Set 2 set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.