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Growlithe

Growlithe

#127 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Puppy Pokémon

Growlithe

#127 in the Gold and Silver 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

#127
Fire

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

19 kg (41.9 lbs)

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.
Pokédexes
Original Johto #127
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 Gold box art

Pokémon Gold

It has a brave and trustworthy na­ ture. It fear­ lessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.

Pokémon Silver box art

Pokémon Silver

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

Evolution

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

Growlithe

#127

Fire StoneUse Fire Stone
Arcanine

Arcanine

#128

Encounters

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

Route 36

Road 36

Walking in tall grass or a cave1310%

During the day

Route 36

Road 36

Walking in tall grass or a cave1310%

In the morning

Route 36

Road 36

Walking in tall grass or a cave1310%

At night

Route 36

Road 36

Walking in tall grass or a cave154%

During the day

Route 36

Road 36

Walking in tall grass or a cave151%

During the day

Route 37

Road 37

Walking in tall grass or a cave1410%

During the day

Route 37

Road 37

Walking in tall grass or a cave1410%

In the morning

Route 37

Road 37

Walking in tall grass or a cave1410%

At night

Route 37

Road 37

Walking in tall grass or a cave164%

During the day

Route 37

Road 37

Walking in tall grass or a cave161%

During the day

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave1820%

During the day

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave1820%

In the morning

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave1820%

At night

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave154%

During the day

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave151%

During the day

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in tall grass or a cave1810%

In the morning

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in tall grass or a cave1810%

During the day

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in tall grass or a cave185%

At night

Moves

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

An attack that may cause flinching.

StartRoarNormalStatus-10020

Scares wild foes to end battle.

9EmberFireSpecial4010025

An attack that may inflict a burn.

18LeerNormalStatus-10030

Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.

26Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A tackle that also hurts the user.

34Flame WheelFireSpecial6010025

An attack that may cause a burn.

42AgilityPsychicStatus--30

Sharply increases the user's SPEED.

50FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

An attack that may inflict a burn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Class
Description
TM02HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

An attack that may make foe flinch.

TM03Curse???Status--10

Works differently for ghost-types.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

Scares wild foes to end battle.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A poison move with increasing damage.

TM08Rock SmashFightingPhysical2010015

An attack that may lower DEFENSE.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalPhysical110015

The power varies with the Pokémon.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.

TM13SnoreNormalPhysical4010015

An attack useable only while asleep.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Foils attack that turn. It may fail.

TM20EndureNormalStatus--10

Always leaves at least 1HP.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack based on lack of loyalty.

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.

TM24Dragon BreathDragonSpecial6010020

A strong breath attack.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is based on loyalty.

TM28DigGroundPhysical6010010

1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Heightens evasive­ ness.

TM34SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.

TM35Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

Randomly attacks while asleep.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

An attack that may cause a burn.

TM39SwiftNormalPhysical60-20

An attack that never misses.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender infatuated.

Breeding

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

An attack that may cause paralysis.

CrunchDarkSpecial8010015

An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.

Fire SpinFireSpecial157015

Traps foe in fire for 2-5 turns.

SafeguardNormalStatus--25

Prevents all status problems.

ThrashNormalPhysical9010020

Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

#135

Primeape

#128

Arcanine

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