Growlithe [1st Edition] Pokemon Base Set #28
Lowest price
$35.00
Market$66.46
+$1.50 shipping
Estimated delivery in 5 to 10 days
“German 1st edition. Great condition”
All listings
$35.00
+$1.50 ship
Estimated delivery in 5 to 10 days
- No photosNear MintOffers@GriffonscourtNew seller · 10 sales
$67.00
+$3.00 ship
Estimated delivery in 4 to 7 days
Price history
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Lowest ask
$35.00
Bids · wanted
Asks · for sale
- ×1@kaylascreationsNew seller · 1 sale$35.00
- ×1@GriffonscourtNew seller · 10 sales$67.00
Prices by condition
| Condition | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| $66.46 | From $35.00 · 2 listed | |
| $53.44 | ||
| $41.00 | ||
| $28.46 | ||
| $27.26 |
Near Mint copies currently sell for about $66.46; the cheapest raw copies listed start at $35.00.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| $2,554.79 | ||
| $366.59 | ||
| $124.03 | ||
| $78.23 | ||
| $17.86 | ||
| $50.11 | ||
| $48.56 | ||
| $110.00 | ||
| $92.77 | ||
| $402.00 | ||
| $320.00 | ||
| $288.97 | ||
| $96.00 | ||
| $66.00 | ||
| $69.04 | ||
| $26.07 | ||
| $29.99 |
PSA 10 copies currently sell for about $2,554.79.
Recent sales
No verified sales yet
No DH sales recorded for Raw NM
About this card
Growlithe [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This card is Growlithe’s original English TCG appearance, debuting in Base Set before being reprinted in Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection, which gives 1st Edition copies a special place in the earliest history of the hobby.
Artist
Base Set Growlithe is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the artist behind the original official artwork for all 151 Generation I Pokémon, so this card carries the same foundational visual identity that defined Pokémon’s earliest era.
In-Game
The card’s flavor text is lifted from Pokémon Red and Blue, making it feel like a direct bridge between the very first video games and the first English Pokémon card set.
Set Lore
As an Uncommon in the 102-card Base Set, Growlithe sits inside the expansion that launched the English Pokémon TCG in 1999, the set most collectors see as the beginning of the entire modern Pokémon card chase.
Cultural Impact
Growlithe’s long-running appeal comes from its loyal guardian-dog image, and Bulbapedia notes its design may draw on komainu-style lion-dog guardians, which makes this early card feel even more like a pocket-sized protector from Pokémon’s first generation.
Price indexes
Price indexes follow the combined price of a group of cards over time.
Card Reference
Growlithe [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #28) is worth $66.46 as of October 2026, ranked #88 of 442 priced cards in Pokemon Base Set by Raw NM market price.
Prices come from Double Holo market data, refreshed daily.
About Growlithe [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #28)
Growlithe [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 28. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $66.46, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo, with 2 listings currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $66.15 to $67.37, with a median of $67.02.
Card details
- Card Number
- #28
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Growlithe [1st Edition] price by condition
As of Oct 27, 2026, Growlithe [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #28) has a market price of $66.46 in Near Mint, $53.44 in Lightly Played, $41.00 in Moderately Played, $28.46 in Heavily Played, and $27.26 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $66.84 and ranged from $66.46 to $67.37. Near Mint is down 1.3% from about a month ago.
Growlithe [1st Edition] Near Mint price history, last 30 days
| Date | Near Mint price |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | $67.36 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $67.37 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $67.37 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $67.37 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $67.37 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $66.71 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $67.35 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $67.35 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $66.89 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $66.46 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $66.46 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $66.46 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $66.46 |
Growlithe [1st Edition] PSA 10 value
A PSA 10 Growlithe [1st Edition] sells for about $2,554.79, based on Double Holo market data as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy sells for about $366.59 as of October 2026.
Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Growlithe [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #28?
The current market price of Growlithe [1st Edition] is $66.46, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo. It updates daily.
What set is Growlithe [1st Edition] from?
Growlithe [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 28, released in 1999.
Is Growlithe [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Growlithe [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Growlithe [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Growlithe [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
How much is Growlithe [1st Edition] worth in PSA 10?
Growlithe [1st Edition] in PSA 10 has a market price of about $2,554.79 as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy is worth about $366.59 as of October 2026 by comparison. Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
How much is Growlithe [1st Edition] worth by condition?
As of Oct 27, 2026, Growlithe [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #28) has a market price of $66.46 in Near Mint, $53.44 in Lightly Played, $41.00 in Moderately Played, $28.46 in Heavily Played, and $27.26 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $66.84 and ranged from $66.46 to $67.37. Near Mint is down 1.3% from about a month ago.
Approximately 1,500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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