What is the value difference between ungraded and graded Growlithe [Shadowless] #28?

Ungraded copies are listed around $4, whereas a PSA 10 grade can sell for $291.

Is the Shadowless version more valuable than standard Base Set Growlithe?

The Shadowless variant is a sought-after collectible within the Pokémon Base Set.

What is the current price point for a Grade 9 condition card?

A Grade 9 copy of Growlithe [Shadowless] #28 is currently valued at $48.

Growlithe [Shadowless] #28 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

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

Growlithe [Shadowless] #28 value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 9 $48 · PSA 10 $291. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

Ungraded

12.0×

$48

Grade 9

72.8×

$291

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 72.8× 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.

VersionUsedNewBuy

1st EditionGrowlithe [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 ↗

Shadowless— this pageGrowlithe [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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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Growlithe [Shadowless] #28 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Growlithe [Shadowless] #28 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $4. A Grade 9 copy runs about $48, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $291.

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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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$4	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$48	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$291	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	$2.39 / $3.99 / $83.99	6 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of July 15, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $2.39–$83.99 (median $3.99).

Frequently asked questions

What is the value difference between ungraded and graded Growlithe [Shadowless] #28?: Ungraded copies are listed around $4, whereas a PSA 10 grade can sell for $291.
Is the Shadowless version more valuable than standard Base Set Growlithe?: The Shadowless variant is a sought-after collectible within the Pokémon Base Set.
What is the current price point for a Grade 9 condition card?: A Grade 9 copy of Growlithe [Shadowless] #28 is currently valued at $48.