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Growlithe

Growlithe

#58 in the FireRed and LeafGreen Pokédex • Puppy Pokémon

Growlithe

#58 in the FireRed and LeafGreen Pokédex • Puppy Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Primeape

Arcanine

Growlithe normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Growlithe sprite

Shiny

Growlithe

Puppy Pokémon

#58
Fire

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

19 kg (41.9 lbs)

Abilities

IntimidateFlash Fire

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Growlithe takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Water

Ground

Rock

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
70

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
75% male
25% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon FireRed box art

FireRed

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

Pokémon LeafGreen box art

LeafGreen

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Growlithe

Growlithe

#58

Fire StoneUse Fire Stone
Arcanine

Arcanine

#59

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
FireRed
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave185%

-

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave205%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in tall grass or a cave1610%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in tall grass or a cave175%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in tall grass or a cave154%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in tall grass or a cave181%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokemon Mansion (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3010%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokemon Mansion (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave324%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokemon Mansion (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave321%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokemon Mansion (2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3010%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokemon Mansion (2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave324%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokemon Mansion (2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave321%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokemon Mansion (3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3010%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokemon Mansion (3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave324%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokemon Mansion (3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave321%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokemon Mansion (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3010%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokemon Mansion (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave324%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokemon Mansion (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave321%

-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Rawst BerryRawst Berry
FireRed
50%
LeafGreen
50%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartBiteDarkSpecial6010025

The user bites with vicious fangs. It may make the foe flinch.

StartRoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends.

7EmberFireSpecial4010025

The foe is attacked with small flames. The foe may suffer a burn.

13LeerNormalStatus-10030

The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its DEFENSE stat.

19Odor SleuthNormalStatus--40

Completely negates the foe’s efforts to heighten its ability to evade.

25Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full- body charge attack that also hurts the user a little.

31Flame WheelFireSpecial6010025

The user makes a fiery charge at the foe. It may cause a burn.

37Helping HandNormalStatus--20

A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a battle.

43AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to sharply boost its SPEED.

49FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The foe is scorched with intense flames. The foe may suffer a burn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalPhysical110015

An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The sun blazes for five turns, powering up FIRE-type moves.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This attack move grows more powerful the less the user likes its TRAINER.

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

An attack with a steel-hard tail. It may lower the foe’s DEFENSE stat.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its TRAINER.

TM28DigGroundPhysical6010010

An attack that hits on the 2nd turn. Can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The foe is scorched with intense flames. The foe may suffer a burn.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

The foe is hit with an intense flame. It may leave the target with a burn.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

An extremely fast attack against one target. It can’t be evaded.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack that may have an additional effect that varies with the terrain.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkSpecial4010010

An attack that may take the foe’s held item if the user isn’t holding one.

TM50OverheatFireSpecial140905

An intense attack that also sharply reduces the user’s SP. ATK stat.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged at maximum power. Can also be used to move boulders.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical2010015

An attack that may also cut DEFENSE. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life- risking tackle that also hurts the user a little.

MimicNormalStatus--10

The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.

SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a decoy using one- quarter of its full HP.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.

CrunchDarkSpecial8010015

The foe is crunched with sharp fangs. It may lower the foe’s SP. DEF.

Fire SpinFireSpecial157015

The foe is trapped in an intense spiral of fire that rages two to five turns.

Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user exhales a heated breath to attack. It may also inflict a burn.

HowlNormalStatus--40

The user howls to raise its spirit and boost its ATTACK stat.

SafeguardNormalStatus--25

It protects the user’s party from all status problems for five turns.

ThrashNormalPhysical9010020

The user rampages about for two to three turns, then becomes confused.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Intimidate

Lowers the foe’s ATTACK.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Flash Fire

Powers up if hit by fire.

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

#57

Primeape

#59

Arcanine

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