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Growlithe [1st Edition] #28 (Pokemon Base Set)
Growlithe [1st Edition] #28 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $52.67 raw (Near Mint) and $3,020 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $32–$45 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $52.67 | $32 – $45 |
| Lightly Played | $42.14 | $25 – $36 |
| Moderately Played | $31.60 | $19 – $27 |
| Heavily Played | $21.07 | $13 – $18 |
| Damaged | $13.17 | $8 – $11 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $3,020 | $1,812 – $2,567 |
| PSA 9.5 | $399 | $239 – $339 |
| PSA 9 | $362 | $218 – $308 |
| PSA 8 | $81 | $49 – $69 |
| PSA 7 | $71 | $42 – $60 |
| BGS 10 | $3,926 | $2,356 – $3,337 |
| CGC 10 | $317 | $190 – $270 |
| SGC 10 | $1,812 | $1,087 – $1,540 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $32–$45 | $0 | $0 | $32–$45 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $52.67 | −$6.98 | −$5.00 | $40.69 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $50.04 | −$5.45 | −$4.00 | $40.59 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $3,020 | $2,577 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $362 | $271 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $81 | $23 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $53 | $-2 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Growlithe [1st Edition] #28
The Growlithe [1st Edition] #28 from Pokemon Base Set is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $52.67. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,020. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.