Name origin

growl
gruff noise made by dogs
lithe
gracefully slender
Growlithe artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 058
Type Fire
Species Puppy Pokémon
Height 2′4″ (0.71m)
Weight 41.9 lbs (19.0 kg)
Abilities Flash Fire
Intimidate
Justified (Dream World)
Local № 058 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
127 (Gold, Silver)
129 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Gadi

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 75% male, 25% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 91
Growth Rate Slow



Type defenses

Growlithe stats

The base stats for Growlithe are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 55
220 - 314
Attack 70
130 - 262
Defense 45
85 - 207
Sp. Atk 70
130 - 262
Sp. Def 50
94 - 218
Speed 60
112 - 240
Total 350

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue
Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
Yellow A POKéMON with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.
Gold
HeartGold
It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
Silver
SoulSilver
Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own trainer from harm.
Crystal It controls a big territory. If it detects an unknown smell, it roars loudly to force out the intruder.
Ruby
Sapphire
GROWLITHE has a superb sense of smell. Once it smells anything, this POKéMON won't forget the scent, no matter what. It uses its advanced olfactory sense to determine the emotions of other living things.
Emerald Its superb sense of smell ensures that this POKéMON won't forget any scent, no matter what. It uses its sense of smell to detect the emotions of others.
FireRed Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.
LeafGreen It is very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Growlithe learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 BiteDarkPhysical60100
1 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 EmberFireSpecial40100
9 LeerNormalStatus-100
14 Odor SleuthNormalStatus--
17 Helping HandNormalStatus--
20 Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
25 ReversalFightingPhysical-100
28 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
31 Flame BurstFireSpecial70100
34 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
39 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
42 AgilityPsychicStatus--
45 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
48 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
51 Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
56 Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100

Growlithe learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 BiteDarkPhysical60100
1 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 EmberFireSpecial40100
9 LeerNormalStatus-100
14 Odor SleuthNormalStatus--
17 Helping HandNormalStatus--
20 Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
25 ReversalFightingPhysical-100
28 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
31 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
34 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
39 AgilityPsychicStatus--
42 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
45 Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
48 Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100

Egg moves

Growlithe learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Growlithe egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
Close CombatFightingPhysical120100
CovetNormalPhysical60100
CrunchDarkPhysical80100
Double KickFightingPhysical30100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
HowlNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Morning SunNormalStatus--
ThrashNormalPhysical120100

Growlithe learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Growlithe egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
CrunchDarkPhysical80100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
HowlNormalStatus--
Morning SunNormalStatus--
SafeguardNormalStatus--
ThrashNormalPhysical120100

Growlithe learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Growlithe egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
CrunchDarkPhysical80100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
HowlNormalStatus--
SafeguardNormalStatus--
ThrashNormalPhysical120100

Move Tutor moves

Growlithe can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Growlithe can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Moves learnt by HM

Growlithe is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Growlithe is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Growlithe is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
61 Will-o-wispFireStatus-75
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
93 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
95 SnarlDarkSpecial5595

Growlithe is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
61 Will-o-wispFireStatus-75
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Growlithe sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Growlithe normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Growlithe shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Growlithe normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Growlithe shiny sprite

See all Growlithe sprites


Where to find Growlithe

Red
Blue
Route 7, 8
Gold
Silver
Route 7, 8, 36, 37
Crystal Route 8, 35, 36, 37
LeafGreen
FireRed
Route 7, 8
Diamond
Pearl
Route 201, 202
Platinum Route 201, 202
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 7, 8, 36, 37, 48

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★★★★ 4
Power ★★★★ 4
Skill ★★★★ 4
Stamina ★★★ 3
Jump ★★★★ 4
Total 19

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