What is the starting price for an ungraded Growlithe [1st Edition] #28?

The ungraded version of Growlithe [1st Edition] #28 is currently valued at $59.

How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of this Pokémon Base Set card is valued at $3516.

Is the value of this card dependent on its grade?

Yes, the value varies greatly; a Grade 9 copy is priced at $292, compared to the ungraded $59.

Growlithe [1st Edition] #28 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Growlithe [1st Edition] #28 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Growlithe [1st Edition] #28 value — Ungraded $59 · Grade 9 $292 · PSA 10 $3,516. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

$59

Ungraded

4.9×

$292

Grade 9

59.6×

$3,516

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 59.6× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own Growlithe #28, grab the Standard version for $2. The premium versions offer tangible benefits: the 1st Edition commands $59 for its historical significance, Shadowless is $4 for its cleaner print, and the 1999-2000 is $6. If budget is key, buy Standard; if you value collectibility or investment, pay for the 1st Edition.

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1st Edition— this pageGrowlithe [1st Edition] #28 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$59.25$3,516eBay ↗

1999-2000Growlithe [1999-2000] #28 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$5.63$83.66eBay ↗

ShadowlessGrowlithe [Shadowless] #28 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$3.5$291.47eBay ↗

StandardGrowlithe #28 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$2$120.61eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Growlithe [1st Edition] #28 (Pokémon Base Set)$59.25

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Growlithe [1st Edition] #28 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Growlithe [1st Edition] #28 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $59. A Grade 9 copy runs about $292, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $3516.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$59	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$292	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$3,516	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded Growlithe [1st Edition] #28?: The ungraded version of Growlithe [1st Edition] #28 is currently valued at $59.
How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of this Pokémon Base Set card is valued at $3516.
Is the value of this card dependent on its grade?: Yes, the value varies greatly; a Grade 9 copy is priced at $292, compared to the ungraded $59.