Growlithe (Japanese)
Shiny Collection · 004/020 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Shiny CollectionNumber
004/020
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Growlithe (Japanese) Worth?
Growlithe (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is an Uncommon from Shiny Collection, card number 004/020. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Growlithe (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Growlithe (Japanese) (Shiny Collection, 004/020) is worth around $34.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $34.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.49. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $34.99, Lightly Played $24.25, Moderately Played $18.42, Heavily Played $19.99, Damaged $6.49 — 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 $247.63 — about 7.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $59.99.
Is It Worth Grading Growlithe (Japanese)?
Grading Growlithe (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($34.99) and a PSA 10 ($247.63) is about $212.64 — a 7.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $59.99, CGC 10 $176.93, PSA 8 $49.99. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $6.49 | $6.49 | $6.49 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $33.42 | $33.42 | $33.42 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $25.51 | $25.51 | $25.51 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $176.93 | $176.93 | $176.93 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $19.17 | $19.17 | $19.17 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $247.63 | $247.63 | $247.63 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.25 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $18.42 | $18.42 | $18.42 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 9 |
Is Growlithe (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Growlithe (Japanese) is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Growlithe (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
