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Growlithe is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Puppy Pokémon.
What type is Growlithe?
Growlithe is a Fire-type Pokémon.
What is Growlithe weak to?
Growlithe is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock-type attacks.
What does Growlithe resist?
Growlithe resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, and Fairy-type attacks.
What are Growlithe's base stats?
Growlithe has a base stat total of 350. Its highest base stat is Attack at 70. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Growlithe have?
Growlithe can have Intimidate and Flash Fire as standard abilities, plus Justified as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Growlithe evolve?
Growlithe evolves into Arcanine when exposed to a Fire Stone.
Where can you find Growlithe?
Growlithe can be encountered in the wild in 22 games, including Pokémon Red, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Gold, and Pokémon Crystal. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Growlithe learn?
Growlithe can learn 81 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Growlithe's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. fire typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Forms · 2 variations
Evolution Line
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Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 81 total
Level-Up
11 movesTM / HM
63 movesEgg Moves
6 movesMove Tutor
1 movesWhere to find· 35 games
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Red?
6 spotsGrowlithe can be found in Kanto Route 7, Kanto Route 8, Pokemon Mansion 1f, Pokemon Mansion 2f, Pokemon Mansion 3f, and Pokemon Mansion B1f in Pokémon Red.
- •Kanto Route 7
- •Kanto Route 8
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f
Growlithe in Pokémon Blue
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Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Yellow?
1 spotGrowlithe can be found in Pokemon Mansion 1f in Pokémon Yellow.
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Gold?
4 spotsGrowlithe can be found in Johto Route 36, Johto Route 37, Kanto Route 7, and Kanto Route 8 in Pokémon Gold.
- •Johto Route 36
- •Johto Route 37
- •Kanto Route 7
- •Kanto Route 8
Growlithe in Pokémon Silver
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Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Crystal?
4 spotsGrowlithe can be found in Johto Route 35, Johto Route 36, Johto Route 37, and Kanto Route 8 in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Johto Route 35
- •Johto Route 36
- •Johto Route 37
- •Kanto Route 8
Growlithe in Pokémon Ruby
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Growlithe in Pokémon Sapphire
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Growlithe in Pokémon Emerald
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Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon FireRed?
6 spotsGrowlithe can be found in Kanto Route 7, Kanto Route 8, Pokemon Mansion 1f, Pokemon Mansion 2f, Pokemon Mansion 3f, and Pokemon Mansion B1f in Pokémon FireRed.
- •Kanto Route 7
- •Kanto Route 8
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f
Growlithe in Pokémon LeafGreen
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Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?
1 spotGrowlithe can be found in Cipher Key Lair 1f in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- •Cipher Key Lair 1f
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Diamond?
2 spotsGrowlithe can be found in Sinnoh Route 201 and Sinnoh Route 202 in Pokémon Diamond.
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Pearl?
2 spotsGrowlithe can be found in Sinnoh Route 201 and Sinnoh Route 202 in Pokémon Pearl.
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Platinum?
2 spotsGrowlithe can be found in Sinnoh Route 201 and Sinnoh Route 202 in Pokémon Platinum.
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon HeartGold?
5 spotsGrowlithe can be found in Johto Route 36, Johto Route 37, Johto Route 48, Kanto Route 7, and Kanto Route 8 in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Johto Route 36
- •Johto Route 37
- •Johto Route 48
- •Kanto Route 7
- •Kanto Route 8
Growlithe in Pokémon SoulSilver
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Growlithe in Pokémon Black
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Growlithe in Pokémon White
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Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Black 2?
1 spotGrowlithe can be found in Virbank Complex Inner in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Virbank Complex Inner
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon White 2?
1 spotGrowlithe can be found in Virbank Complex Inner in Pokémon White 2.
- •Virbank Complex Inner
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon X?
1 spotGrowlithe can be found in Friend Safari Fire in Pokémon X.
- •Friend Safari Fire
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Y?
1 spotGrowlithe can be found in Friend Safari Fire in Pokémon Y.
- •Friend Safari Fire
Growlithe in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Growlithe in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Sun?
1 spotGrowlithe can be found in Alola Route 2 North in Pokémon Sun.
- •Alola Route 2 North
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Moon?
1 spotGrowlithe can be found in Alola Route 2 North in Pokémon Moon.
- •Alola Route 2 North
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
1 spotGrowlithe can be found in Alola Route 2 North in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Alola Route 2 North
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
1 spotGrowlithe can be found in Alola Route 2 North in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Alola Route 2 North
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
4 spotsGrowlithe can be found in Kanto Route 5, Kanto Route 6, Kanto Route 7, and Kanto Route 8 in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
Growlithe in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!
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Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Sword?
3 spotsGrowlithe can be found in Dusty Bowl, Giants Mirror Area 2, and Hammerlocke Hills in Pokémon Sword.
- •Dusty Bowl
- •Giants Mirror Area 2
- •Hammerlocke Hills
Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Shield?
18 spotsGrowlithe can be found in Axews Eye, Dappled Grove, Dusty Bowl Max Den G, East Lake Axewell, Galar Route 3 East, and Giants Cap Max Den B, and 12 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Axews Eye
- •Dappled Grove
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den G
- •East Lake Axewell
- •Galar Route 3 East
- •Giants Cap Max Den B
- •Giants Seat
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den D
- •Lake Of Outrage Max Den C
- •North Lake Miloch
- •Rolling Fields Area 2
- •Rolling Fields Main
- •South Lake Miloch Area 2
- •South Lake Miloch Main
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den C
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den G
- •Watchtower Ruins
- •West Lake Axewell
Growlithe in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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Where can you find Growlithe in Pokémon Red Japan?
6 spotsGrowlithe can be found in Kanto Route 7, Kanto Route 8, Pokemon Mansion 1f, Pokemon Mansion 2f, Pokemon Mansion 3f, and Pokemon Mansion B1f in Pokémon Red Japan.
- •Kanto Route 7
- •Kanto Route 8
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f