Growlithe (Japanese)
BW3: Hail Blizzard · 009/052 · Common
Current Prices
Number
009/052
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Growlithe (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Growlithe (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #009/052 of the BW3: Hail Blizzard set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Growlithe (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Growlithe (Japanese) (Common, BW3: Hail Blizzard #009/052) changes hands at roughly $4.00, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $4.00, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.69. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $4.00, Lightly Played $4.20, Damaged $1.69 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.20 | $4.20 | $4.20 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.69 | $1.69 | $1.69 | 1 |
Collector Outlook for Growlithe (Japanese)
As a Common, Growlithe (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Growlithe (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
