Growlithe

#0058 in the National Pokédex • Puppy Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

220

314

Attack

130

262

Defense

207

Sp. Atk

130

262

Sp. Def

218

Speed

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

Normal

Shiny

Growlithe

Puppy Pokémon

#0058

Fire

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

19 kg (41.9 lbs)

Abilities

Intimidate Flash Fire JustifiedHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Water

2×

Ground

2×

Rock

2×

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Growlithe #0058	Use Fire Stone	Arcanine #0059

Family

Other forms of Growlithe in the National Pokédex, with their types and base stats.

Hisuian Growlithe

Hisuian

FireRock

Atk

Def

SpA

SpD

Spe

Intimidate • Flash Fire • Justified (Hidden)

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may cause flinching.
Start	Roar	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
18	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100	25	An attack that may inflict a burn.
19	Odor Sleuth	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Negates the foe’s efforts to heighten evasiveness.
23	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
25	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
28	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95	15	The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.
30	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
31	Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100	15	The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.
34	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may cause a burn.
35	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90	90	10	The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.
37	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
39	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Sharply increases the user's SPEED.
43	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100	10	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
48	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100	15	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe. The user sustains serious damage, too.
48	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100	5	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.
50	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100	15	An attack that may inflict a burn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dragon Rage	Dragon	Special	-	100	10	Always inflicts 40HP damage.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Raises DEFENSE with a barrier.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85	5	An attack that may cause a burn.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	130	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Dragon Breath	Dragon	Special	60	100	20	A strong breath attack.
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Overheat	Fire	Special	130	90	5	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	85	15	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100	20	The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Incinerate	Fire	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.
Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100	15	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.
Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95	15	The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Psychic Fangs	Psychic	Physical	85	100	10	The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100	10	Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
Charm	Fairy	Status	-	100	20	Sharply lowers the foe's ATTACK.
Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95	15	The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Burn Up	Fire	Special	130	100	5	To inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire type.
Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100	5	The user fights the foe in close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.
Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100	25	Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe.
Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100	30	A double kicking attack.
Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85	15	Traps foe in fire for 2-5 turns.
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	95	90	10	Exhales a hot breath on the foe. May inflict a burn.
Howl	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts ATTACK.
Morning Sun	Normal	Status	-	-	5	Restores HP (varies by time).
Raging Fury	Fire	Physical	120	100	10
Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-	25	Prevents all status problems.
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100	10	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.