Growlithe – Legendary Treasures (#RC4)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Growlithe (#RC4) is an Uncommon card from Black & White - Legendary Treasures released in 2013. It showcases artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma and the Rest attack, Heal all damage from this Pokémon. This Pokémon is now Asleep.. TCGplayer market price sits around $15.41, Cardmarket average sale is €9.75, Floor listings start near €4.95.
- TCGplayer market price: $15.41
- Cardmarket trend price: €9.62
- Recent low listing: €4.95
Card Details
- Set
- Legendary Treasures
- Card Number
- RC4
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Sanosuke Sakuma
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Arcanine
Attacks & Strategy
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Rest
[Colorless, Colorless]
Heal all damage from this Pokémon. This Pokémon is now Asleep. -
Lunge
[Fire, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Growlithe from Legendary Treasures (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Sanosuke Sakuma.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Growlithe RC4 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Growlithe's Rest for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Heal all damage from this Pokémon. This Pokémon is now Asleep.
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Growlithe Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary Treasures #RC4 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $15.41 |
�📦 Legendary Treasures Set Context
This Growlithe is part of the Legendary Treasures expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Growlithe card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Uncommon cards from Legendary Treasures are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Sanosuke Sakuma resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Growlithe RC4 was released in 2013 in the Legendary Treasures expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Sanosuke Sakuma. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legendary Treasures is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Growlithe with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Growlithe card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Growlithe works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.