Growlithe
General Information - [Back to top ]
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Names
Pokédex Numbers
Male Female
English
Growlithe
National
58 (1st Gen.)
Japanese
Gaadi
Sinnoh
--
French
Caninos
Hoenn
245
German
Fukano
Johto
127
Other Information
Species
Puppy
Colour
Brown
Type(s)
Fire
Gender
Male: 75% / Female: 25%
Height
0.7 m / 2'4"
Weight
19 kg / 41.9 lbs
Egg Groups
Ground
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Absol
Aipom
Ambipom
Ampharos
Arbok
Arcanine
Bibarel
Bidoof
Blaziken
Buizel
Buneary
Camerupt
Chimchar
Combusken
Cyndaquil
Delcatty
Delibird
Dewgong
Diglett
Donphan
Dugtrio
Dunsparce
Eevee
Ekans
Electrike
Empoleon
Espeon
Exploud
Farfetch'd
Flaaffy
Flareon
Floatzel
Furret
Girafarig
Glaceon
Glameow
Golduck
Granbull
Growlithe
Grumpig
Hippopotas
Hippowdon
Houndoom
Houndour
Infernape
Jolteon
Kecleon
Leafeon
Linoone
Lopunny
Loudred
Lucario
Luxio
Luxray
Mamoswine
Manectric
Mankey
Mareep
Mawile
Meowth
Mightyena
Miltank
Monferno
Nidoking
Nidoran F
Nidoran M
Nidorino
Ninetales
Numel
Nuzleaf
Pachirisu
Persian
Phanpy
Pikachu
Piloswine
Piplup
Ponyta
Poochyena
Primeape
Prinplup
Psyduck
Purugly
Quagsire
Quilava
Raichu
Rapidash
Raticate
Rattata
Rhydon
Rhyhorn
Rhyperior
Sandshrew
Sandslash
Sealeo
Seedot
Seel
Sentret
Seviper
Shiftry
Shinx
Skitty
Skuntank
Slaking
Slakoth
Smeargle
Sneasel
Snubbull
Spheal
Spinda
Spoink
Stantler
Stunky
Swinub
Tauros
Teddiursa
Torchic
Torkoal
Typhlosion
Umbreon
Ursaring
Vaporeon
Vigoroth
Vulpix
Wailmer
Wailord
Walrein
Weavile
Whismur
Wooper
Zangoose
Zigzagoon
Wild Item
Rawst Berry - 100%
Advanced Information
Tier
(none - see evolutions)
Steps to hatch
5 120
GK/LK Power
40
Max. EXP
1 250 000
Base Happiness
70
Catch Rate
190
Abilities
Intimidate
Users
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Arbok
Arcanine
Ekans
Granbull
Growlithe
Gyarados
Hitmontop
Luxio
Luxray
Masquerain
Mawile
Mightyena
Salamence
Shinx
Snubbull
Stantler
Staraptor
Staravia
Tauros
Battle effect: Upon entry, lowers the opponent's Attack by one stage. Field effect: Reduces chance of finding lower leveled Pokémon by 1/2.
Flash Fire
Users
--------------------
Arcanine
Flareon
Growlithe
Heatran
Houndoom
Houndour
Ninetales
Ponyta
Rapidash
Vulpix
Battle effect: When Pokémon is hit by a Fire attack, the power of the Pokémon's Fire moves are boosted 1.5x.
Locations
Diamond
Routes 201 & 202 (FR Inserted into DS) [Uncommon]
Pearl
Routes 201 & 202 (FR Inserted into DS) [Uncommon]
Pokédex Flavour Text
Red/Blue
Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
Yellow
A POKéMON with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.
Gold
It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
Silver
Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own trainer from harm.
Crystal
It controls a big territory. If it detects an unknown smell, it roars loudly to force out the intruder.
Ruby
GROWLITHE has a superb sense of smell. Once it smells anything, this POKéMON won't forget the scent, no matter what. It uses its advanced olfactory sense to determine the emotions of other living things.
Sapphire
GROWLITHE has a superb sense of smell. Once it smells anything, this POKéMON won't forget the scent, no matter what. It uses its advanced olfactory sense to determine the emotions of other living things.
Emerald
Its superb sense of smell ensures that this POKéMON won't forget any scent, no matter what. It uses its sense of smell to detect the emotions of others.
Fire Red
Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.
Leaf Green
It is very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
Diamond
A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.
Pearl
A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.
Level-Up Attacks - [Back to top ]
Lv.
Name
Type
Cat.
C. Type
Power
Acc.
Eff. Acc.
PP
Effect
0
Bite
60
100
30
25
The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
0
Roar
--
100
--
20
The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
6
Ember
40
100
10
25
The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.
9
Leer
--
100
--
30
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
14
Odor Sleuth
--
--
--
40
Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.
17
Helping Hand
--
--
--
20
A move that boosts the power of the ally's attack in a Double Battle.
20
Flame Wheel
60
100
10
25
The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe. It may also leave the target with a burn.
25
Reversal
??
100
--
15
An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
28
Fire Fang
65
95
10
15
The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.
31
Take Down
90
85
--
20
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
34
Flamethrower
95
100
10
15
The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
39
Agility
--
--
--
30
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
42
Crunch
80
100
20
15
The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
45
Heat Wave
100
90
10
10
The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
48
Flare Blitz
120
100
10
15
The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe. The user sustains serious damage, too.
TM/HM Attacks - [Back to top ]
TM/HM
Name
Type
Cat.
C. Type
Power
Acc.
Eff. Acc.
PP
Effect
TM05
Roar
--
100
--
20
The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06
Toxic
--
85
--
10
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10
Hidden Power
??
100
--
15
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11
Sunny Day
--
--
--
5
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17
Protect
--
--
--
10
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21
Frustration
??
100
--
20
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23
Iron Tail
100
75
30
15
The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM27
Return
??
100
--
20
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28
Dig
80
100
--
10
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32
Double Team
--
--
--
15
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35
Flamethrower
95
100
10
15
The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM38
Fire Blast
120
85
10
5
The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM40
Aerial Ace
60
--
--
20
The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42
Facade
70
100
--
20
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43
Secret Power
70
100
30
20
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44
Rest
--
--
--
10
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45
Attract
--
100
--
15
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46
Thief
40
100
--
10
The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM50
Overheat
140
90
100
5
The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
TM58
Endure
--
--
--
10
The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61
Will-O-Wisp
--
75
--
15
The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM78
Captivate
--
100
--
20
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82
Sleep Talk
--
--
--
10
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83
Natural Gift
??
100
--
15
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87
Swagger
--
90
--
15
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90
Substitute
--
--
--
10
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM04
Strength
80
100
--
15
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06
Rock Smash
40
100
50
15
The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Egg Moves - [Back to top ]
Name
Type
Cat.
C. Type
Power
Acc.
Eff. Acc.
PP
Effect
Body Slam
85
100
30
15
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Safeguard
--
--
--
25
The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
Crunch
80
100
20
15
The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Thrash
90
100
--
20
The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.
Fire Spin
15
70
--
15
The foe becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for two to five turns.
Howl
--
--
--
40
The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat.
Heat Wave
100
90
10
10
The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Double-edge
120
100
--
15
A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Flare Blitz
120
100
10
15
The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe. The user sustains serious damage, too.
Statistics - [Back to top ]
Description
HP
ATK
DEF
SP ATK
SP DEF
SPD
Base Stats
55
70
45
70
50
60
EVs Earned
0
1
0
0
0
0
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 Wild Lv. 50 Trained Lv. 100 Wild Lv. 100 Trained
115 - 131 147 - 162
220 - 251 283 - 314
68 - 81 96 - 110
131 - 158 187 - 215
45 - 59 73 - 87
86 - 113 142 - 170
68 - 81 96 - 110
131 - 158 187 - 215
50 - 63 78 - 92
95 - 122 151 - 179
59 - 72 87 - 101
113 - 140 169 - 197
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 Wild Lv. 50 Trained Lv. 100 Wild Lv. 100 Trained
115 - 131 147 - 162
220 - 251 283 - 314
75 - 91 107 - 122
145 - 176 208 - 239
50 - 66 82 - 97
95 - 126 158 - 189
75 - 91 107 - 122
145 - 176 208 - 239
55 - 71 87 - 102
105 - 136 168 - 199
65 - 81 97 - 112
125 - 156 188 - 219
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 Wild Lv. 50 Trained Lv. 100 Wild Lv. 100 Trained
115 - 131 147 - 162
220 - 251 283 - 314
83 - 100 117 - 134
160 - 194 229 - 263
55 - 72 90 - 107
105 - 139 174 - 208
83 - 100 117 - 134
160 - 194 229 - 263
61 - 78 95 - 112
116 - 150 185 - 219
72 - 89 106 - 123
138 - 172 207 - 241