Growlithe
Base Set 2 · 042/130 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Number
042/130
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Growlithe Worth?
Growlithe is an Uncommon from Base Set 2, card number 042/130. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Growlithe Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Growlithe (Base Set 2, 042/130) is worth around $1.50 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.50, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.39. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.50, Lightly Played $0.89, Moderately Played $0.58, Heavily Played $0.44, Damaged $0.39 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $52.00 — about 35x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $35.00.
Is It Worth Grading Growlithe?
Grading Growlithe can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.50) and a PSA 10 ($52.00) is about $50.50 — a 35x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $35.00, CGC 10 $35.00, CGC 9.5 $10.50. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.45 | 6 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.33 | $1.33 | $1.33 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.95 | $1.95 | $1.95 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.39 | 67 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.44 | 78 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.89 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 354 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.58 | $0.35 | $0.59 | 176 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.50 | $1.47 | $1.50 | 347 |
Is Growlithe a Good Buy?
Growlithe is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Growlithe's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
