Growlithe
#127 in the Crystal Pokédex • Puppy Pokémon
Growlithe
#127 in the Crystal Pokédex • Puppy Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
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
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #127 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 70 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 75% male 25% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Crystal
It controls a big territory. If it detects an unknown smell, it roars loudly to force out the intruder.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Growlithe #127 | Use Fire Stone | ![]() Arcanine #128 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 35 Road 35 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 13 | 20% | Not during a swarm, During the day |
Route 35 Road 35 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 13 | 20% | Not during a swarm, In the morning |
Route 36 Road 36 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 10% | During the day |
Route 36 Road 36 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 10% | In the morning |
Route 37 Road 37 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 30% | During the day |
Route 37 Road 37 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 30% | In the morning |
Route 37 Road 37 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 10% | During the day |
Route 37 Road 37 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 10% | In the morning |
Route 8 Road 8 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | During the day |
Route 8 Road 8 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | In the morning |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Bite | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 25 | An attack that may cause flinching. |
| Start | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Scares wild foes to end battle. |
| 9 | Ember | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | An attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 18 | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | Reduces the foe's DEFENSE. |
| 26 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A tackle that also hurts the user. |
| 34 | Flame Wheel | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 25 | An attack that may cause a burn. |
| 42 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Sharply increases the user's SPEED. |
| 50 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may inflict a burn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may make foe flinch. |
| TM03 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Scares wild foes to end battle. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| TM08 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the Pokémon. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM13 | Snore | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack useable only while asleep. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM20 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | An attack that may reduce DEFENSE. |
| TM24 | Dragon Breath | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | A strong breath attack. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| TM34 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Randomly attacks while asleep. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | An attack that may cause a burn. |
| TM39 | Swift | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An attack that never misses. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender infatuated. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may inflict a burn. |
Breeding










































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