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No. 0058

Growlithe

Puppy Pokémon

BaseHisuian
Growlithe
Official art
Fire
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
19 kg 41.9 lbs
Base stat total
350 Higher than 31% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
They patrol their territory in pairs. I believe the igneous rock components in the fur of this species are the result of volcanic activity in its habitat.
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Base stats

HP55130–162220–314
Atk7081–134130–262
Def4558–10685–207
SpA7081–134130–262
SpD5063–11294–218
Spe6072–123112–240
Total350Higher than 31% of Pokémon
HP55Atk70Def45Spe60SpD50SpA70

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
GroundRockWater

Resists

½×
BugFairyFireGrassIceSteel
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

With : Fire becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 60); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Growlithe outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 123Growlithe · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  21. 112Growlithe · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80Growlithe · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

  1. #0058GrowlitheFire
    1. Use Fire Stone
      #0059ArcanineFire

Moves

Level up 16

1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
4HowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——40
8Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
12Flame Wheel10% chance to burn the target. Thaws user.FirePhys60100%25
16Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
20AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
24Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
28RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5
32Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
36Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
40Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
44RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
48Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
52ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
56Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggCovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.NormalPhys60100%25
EggDouble KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
EggDouble-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggMorning SunHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.NormalStatus——5
EggRaging FuryLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.FirePhys120100%10
EggThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10

Biology

Growlithe are friendly, loyal, and have a strong sense of smell, making them popular as guard and police dogs. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer. Growlithe bones have been found in ruins from the Stone Age, implying that humans have used them since then.

Design & origin

Growlithe is based on the Shisa.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Puppy Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#058Original Johto#127Updated Johto#129Updated Unova#051Original Alola#052Original Melemele#052Updated Alola#064Updated Melemele#064Let’s Go Kanto#058Galar#070Hisui#150Paldea#213Kitakami#078

  1. They patrol their territory in pairs. I believe the igneous rock components in the fur of this species are the result of volcanic activity in its habitat.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. It has lived alongside humans since ages ago. Its bones have been found in excavations of ruins from the Stone Age.

    Ultra Moon

  3. While it’s quite friendly toward humans once it’s grown used to them, in the wild it must be quite fierce to defend its territory from Rockruff.

    Ultra Sun

  4. It looks cute, but when you approach another Trainer’s Growlithe, it will bark at you and bite.

    Moon

  5. It’s both clever and loyal, but if a stranger tries to invade its territory, it barks threateningly.

    Sun

  6. Extremely loyal to its Trainer, it will bark at those who approach the Trainer unexpectedly and run them out of town.

    Black 2 · White 2

  7. A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White

  8. It is very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.

    LeafGreen

  9. Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.

    FireRed · X

  10. 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.

    Emerald

  11. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  12. It controls a big territory. If it detects an unknown smell, it roars loudly to force out the intruder.

    Crystal

  13. Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any oppo­ nent to protect its own trainer from harm.

    Silver · SoulSilver · Shield

  14. It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fear­ lessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.

    Gold · HeartGold · Y · Sword

  15. A Pokémon with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  16. Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English
Growlithe
Japanese
ガーディ
Japanese (romaji)
Gardie
Korean
가디
Chinese (Traditional)
卡蒂狗
Chinese (Simplified)
卡蒂狗
French
Caninos
German
Fukano
Spanish
Growlithe
Italian
Growlithe

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

1 Atk
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
70
Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 75%♀ 25%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Red 6 areas
  • Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
  • Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
  • Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
  • Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
  • Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
Shield 18 areas
  • Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 35–60
  • Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • North Lake MilochWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
  • Rolling Fields (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
  • Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
  • Route 3 (East)Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–14
  • South Lake Miloch (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
  • West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Sword 3 areas
  • Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
  • Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 4 areas
  • Road 5Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–16
  • Road 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–16
  • Road 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 22–27
  • Road 8Walking in the overworld · Lv 22–27
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Moon 1 area
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Sun 1 area
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
White 2 1 area
  • Virbank Complex (inner)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
Black 2 1 area
  • Virbank Complex (inner)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
XD 1 area
  • Cipher Key Lair 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 28
HeartGold 5 areas
  • Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
  • Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–15
  • Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–25
  • Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
Platinum 2 areas
  • Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
  • Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
Pearl 2 areas
  • Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
  • Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
Diamond 2 areas
  • Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
  • Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
FireRed 6 areas
  • Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
  • Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
  • Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
  • Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
  • Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
Crystal 4 areas
  • Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Gold 4 areas
  • Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
  • Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16
  • Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Yellow 1 area
  • Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–38
Red 6 areas
  • Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
  • Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
  • Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
  • Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
  • Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.