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Growlithe

Growlithe

Galar #70 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Puppy Pokémon

Growlithe

Galar #70 in the Sword and Shield 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.

Golduck

Arcanine

Growlithe normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Growlithe sprite

Shiny

Growlithe

Puppy Pokémon

Galar #70
Fire

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

19 kg (41.9 lbs)

Abilities

IntimidateFlash FireJustified(Hidden Ability)

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×

Fairy

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #70
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 Sword box art

Sword

It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own Trainer from harm.

Evolution

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

Growlithe

Galar #70

Fire StoneUse Fire Stone
Arcanine

Arcanine

Galar #71

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

StartEmberFireSpecial4010025

The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

4HowlNormalStatus--40

The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats.

8BiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

12Flame WheelFirePhysical6010025

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

16Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

20AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

24Fire FangFirePhysical659515

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

28RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.

32CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

36Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

40FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

44RoarNormalStatus--20

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

48Play RoughFairyPhysical909010

The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.

52ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

56Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with a burn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM13Fire SpinFireSpecial358515

The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM19SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM38Will-O-WispFireStatus-8515

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

TM68Fire FangFirePhysical659515

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM79RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.

TM85SnarlDarkSpecial559515

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR02FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

TR15Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR21ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

TR24OutrageDragonPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR31Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TR32CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TR36Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

TR43OverheatFireSpecial130905

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR53Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.

TR55Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with a burn.

TR86Wild ChargeElectricPhysical9010015

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

TR90Play RoughFairyPhysical909010

The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.

TR97Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical8510010

The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
CovetNormalPhysical6010025

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Double KickFightingPhysical3010030

The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Morning SunNormalStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Flash Fire

Ability Slot 2

Powers up the Pokémon’s Fire-type moves if it’s hit by one.

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

Justified(Hidden Ability)

Being hit by a Dark-type move boosts the Attack stat of the Pokémon, for justice.

Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.

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