Growlithe Base Set 2 #42
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Growlithe is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Base Set 2 (#42), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 60 HP, weak to Water ×2. Its current blended market value is $1.82 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9pop 61 | $13$13–$15 | |
| PSA 8pop 24 | $10$10–$10 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Only 25% of 139 PSA-graded Growlithe copies are a gem-mint 10 (35 of 139) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (8 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.12 grading fee → 7.1× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $13.01 | $70.12 | −$59 | 7.1× |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | $70.09 | −$62 | 5.5× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
2% spreadCurrently 2% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
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Card text
“Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.”
About the Pokémon
Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
Card details
Other Growlithe cards
There are 9 different Growlithe printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Base Set 2 #42 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Growlithe (Base Set 2 #42) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Growlithe from Base Set 2 is worth approximately $1.82 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Growlithe rare?
Growlithe is a Uncommon card from Base Set 2 (card #42), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $1.82 ungraded.