Growlithe
SM Base Set · 21/149 · Common
Current Prices
Set
SM Base SetNumber
21/149
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Growlithe Worth?
Growlithe (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the SM Base Set set, card number 21/149. 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 (SM Base Set, 21/149) is worth around $0.59 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.59, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.42. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $0.59, Lightly Played $0.34, Moderately Played $0.30, Heavily Played $0.35, Damaged $0.42 — 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 $80.00 — about 136x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $14.07.
Is It Worth Grading Growlithe?
Grading Growlithe can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.59) and a PSA 10 ($80.00) is about $79.41 — a 136x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $14.07. 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 | $1.60 | $1.60 | $1.60 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.52 | $0.99 | $4.05 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.07 | $14.07 | $14.07 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.42 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | 115 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.59 | $0.18 | $0.64 | 352 |
Is Growlithe a Good Buy?
As a common, Growlithe 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's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
