Growlithe #1
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertFrom Macdonald's Collection 2018, Growlithe (#1) is a Unknown Pokémon card valued at $23.59 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Growlithe #1 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Growlithe at a glance
- Trades around $23.59 on TCGplayer.
- Recent averages: €4.24 (7d), €3.48 (30d).
- Unknown rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €3.56.
- Macdonald's Collection 2018, McDonald's Collection series, 2018.
Growlithe price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Growlithe #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $12.00
- Mid
- $24.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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Is this Growlithe a good deal?
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About Growlithe #1
Macdonald's Collection 2018 placed Growlithe at #1; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2018 within the McDonald's Collection series. A Fire-type (80 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $23.59, spanning $12.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Macdonald's Collection 2018
- Series
- McDonald's Collection
- Number
- #1 / 12
- Rarity
- Unknown
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2018/10/19
Growlithe attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Growlithe #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Growlithe price analysis
What drives the current market value of Growlithe #1.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($23.59).
A $23.59 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $23.59 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €3.56, with an average sold price of €3.73 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Growlithe price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €4.24, 21.8% above the 30-day average of €3.48.
Single-day average: €3.80; Cardmarket trend price €3.56.
Growlithe has been tracked here for 3 days, ranging from $23.59 to $23.69; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 0.4% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.4% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 3 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Growlithe?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $23.59 market translates to a net of about $20.16 (eBay), $20.28 (TCGplayer), $22.06 (Cardmarket), $20.72 (Whatnot) or $23.59 (direct). That $3.43 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Growlithe #1.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Growlithe?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Growlithe #1 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $23.59 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $11.32 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $69.56 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-15.0% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Growlithe within Macdonald's Collection 2018
Growlithe ranks #6 of 12 tracked Macdonald's Collection 2018 cards by market value, against a set median of $18.96.
That is 24% above the middle of the set — a top-58% position.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#2), valued at $93.13.
What makes Growlithe valuable
- Priced at $23.59 with steady supply, Growlithe sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Growlithe is a modern-era card (2018); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Artwork by an uncredited illustrator is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Growlithe is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Growlithe is a Unknown, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Growlithe
- Bulk lots of Growlithe can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Growlithe, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Macdonald's Collection 2018 was released in 2018; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $23.59 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Growlithe has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Growlithe value questions
What is the value of Growlithe?
The current TCGplayer market value is $23.59 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $12.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €3.56.
Should I buy Growlithe?
Short-term momentum is rising (+21.8%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Growlithe?
Growlithe is a Unknown card from Macdonald's Collection 2018 (McDonald's Collection series, 2018). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Growlithe?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($23.59). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Growlithe sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $23.59. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Growlithe's value?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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