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No. 0058

Growlithe

Puppy Pokémon

Growlithe
Official art
Fire
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
19 kg 41.9 lbs
Base stat total
350 top 69%
Introduced
Gen I
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

HP55115–162220–314
Atk7067–134130–262
Def4545–10685–207
SpA7067–134130–262
SpD5049–11294–218
Spe6058–123112–240
Total350Higher than 31% of all Pokémon
HP55Atk70Def45Spe60SpD50SpA70

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×

Abilities

  • Intimidate

    Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

  • Flash Fire

    Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

  • JustifiedHidden ability

    Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 16

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
4HowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40
8BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
12Flame WheelHas a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.FirePhys60100%25
16Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
20AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
24Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
28RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5
32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
36Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
40FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
44RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
48Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
52ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
56Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5
TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15
TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggCovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25
EggDouble KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggMorning SunHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.NormalStatus——5
EggRaging FuryThe user rampages around spewing flames for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.FirePhys120100%10
EggThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Puppy Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
70
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 75%♀ 25%
Hatch time
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