# Growlithe #028/102

The Growlithe (#028/102, Base Set, 1999) is a uncommon Pokémon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/growlithe-base-set-028-102

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #028/102
- Year: 1999
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $1
- 4-month change: +137.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 8.8
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 67% | $1 |
| 8.5 | 33% | $1 |

### Most common condition issues

- Sharp: 33% of scans
- Slight Whitening (Front): 33% of scans
- Clean: 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Growlithe carries a market value of $1. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $1, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Growlithe worth?

The Growlithe from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Growlithe cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Growlithe averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 8.8, surface 8.8, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Growlithe?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Growlithe cards are Sharp (33% of scans), Slight Whitening (Front) (33% of scans), Clean (33% of scans).

### Is the Growlithe worth grading?

Whether the Growlithe is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app