Growlithe Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss
Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
No Weather
Sunny / Clear



Rainy



Partly Cloudy


Cloudy



Windy



Snow


Fog


Growlithe level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
5.53
30.4
2714.1s
3.80
2
5.52
30.4
2715.8s
3.80
3
5.39
29.7
2783.6s
3.71
4
5.29
29.1
2834.8s
3.65
5
5.28
29.0
2843.2s
3.63
6
5.02
27.6
2985.6s
3.46
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Growlithe Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League

Great League
#672 of 1141 · F Tier
Little League
#93 of 168 · C Tier
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Growlithe PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
None of the moves Growlithe can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.
Growlithe Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
4
Energy
2
Duration
1 turn
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Psychic
Ghost
- Resisted by
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Ember
Trainer Battles
Power
4
Energy
9
Duration
2 turns
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
- Resisted by
Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon
Growlithe Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
55
Energy
-35
DPE
1.57
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
- None
- Resisted by
Rock
Ghost (0.39×)
Steel
Trainer Battles
Power
80
Energy
-45
DPE
1.78
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
- Resisted by
Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-55
DPE
1.64
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
- Resisted by
Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon
Compare charged moves
50
-33
2.0s
25
55
-50
2.5s
22
65
-50
2.0s
32.5
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Body Slam | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Flame Wheel | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Flamethrower | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Growlithe carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
50,000
50Frequently Asked Questions
What is Growlithe's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Bite and Flamethrower make up Growlithe's best raid moveset, dealing 5.5 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Growlithe for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Growlithe's best PvP moveset?
In Little League, the recommended moveset is Ember with Body Slam and Flamethrower. Growlithe's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Growlithe learn in Pokémon GO?
Growlithe can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.
How much does Growlithe's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Growlithe costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.









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