Growlithe (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese)
S11a: Incandescent Arcana · 012/068 · Common
Current Prices
Number
012/068
Rarity
Common
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Growlithe (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) Worth?
Growlithe (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the S11a: Incandescent Arcana set, card number 012/068. 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 (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Growlithe (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) (S11a: Incandescent Arcana, 012/068) is worth around $1.85 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.85, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.45. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $34.00 — about 18x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $10.00.
Is It Worth Grading Growlithe (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese)?
Grading Growlithe (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.85) and a PSA 10 ($34.00) is about $32.15 — a 18x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $10.00, CGC 10 $34.99. 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 | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.24 | $2.24 | $2.24 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.85 | $1.75 | $1.99 | 56 |
Is Growlithe (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Growlithe (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Growlithe (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
