Growlithein Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Puppy Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fire

Dex

#135 Johto Dex · #058 National

Abilities

Intimidate(Primary)

Lowers the foe's Attack.

Flash Fire(Secondary)

Powers up if hit by fire.

Justified(Hidden)

Dark hits raise Attack.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

75% Male, 25% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Growlithe

Base form

→

Arcanine

Use Fire Stone on Growlithe

Related Guides

How to Obtain

You can catch Growlithe in Route 35 (uncommon), in Route 37 (rare), and in Route 8 (rare), among two other areas. Wild ones range from level five to 50.

Wild Encounters (5)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
6	EmberLevel: 6Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
6	EmberLevel: 6Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
8	LeerLevel: 8Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
8	LeerLevel: 8Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
10	Odor SleuthLevel: 10Odor Sleuth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
10	Odor SleuthLevel: 10Odor Sleuth	Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities.
12	Helping HandLevel: 12Helping Hand	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
12	Helping HandLevel: 12Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
17	Flame WheelLevel: 17Flame Wheel	fire	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
17	Flame WheelLevel: 17Flame Wheel	A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
19	ReversalLevel: 19Reversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
19	ReversalLevel: 19Reversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
21	Fire FangLevel: 21Fire Fang	fire	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
21	Fire FangLevel: 21Fire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
23	Take DownLevel: 23Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
23	Take DownLevel: 23Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
28	Flame BurstLevel: 28Flame Burst	fire	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
28	Flame BurstLevel: 28Flame Burst	A bursting flame that does damage to all foes.
30	AgilityLevel: 30Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
30	AgilityLevel: 30Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
32	RetaliateLevel: 32Retaliate	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP5
32	RetaliateLevel: 32Retaliate	Attack that does more damage if an ally fainted.
34	FlamethrowerLevel: 34Flamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
34	FlamethrowerLevel: 34Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
39	CrunchLevel: 39Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
39	CrunchLevel: 39Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
41	Heat WaveLevel: 41Heat Wave	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
41	Heat WaveLevel: 41Heat Wave	Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn.
43	OutrageLevel: 43Outrage	dragon	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
43	OutrageLevel: 43Outrage	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
45	Flare BlitzLevel: 45Flare Blitz	fire	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
45	Flare BlitzLevel: 45Flare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.

Egg Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
CrunchCrunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
CrunchCrunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
ThrashThrash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Fire SpinFire Spin	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Fire SpinFire Spin	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns.
HowlHowl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
HowlHowl	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
Heat WaveHeat Wave	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Heat WaveHeat Wave	Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	fire	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.
Morning SunMorning Sun	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Morning SunMorning Sun	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
CovetCovet	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
CovetCovet	Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Double KickDouble Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
Double KickDouble Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
Close CombatClose Combat	A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats.
Burn UpBurn Up	fire	PWR130	ACC100	PP5
Burn UpBurn Up	Burns out the user fully removing the Fire type.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
7	EmberLevel: 7Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
7	EmberLevel: 7Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
13	LeerLevel: 13Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
13	LeerLevel: 13Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
19	Odor SleuthLevel: 19Odor Sleuth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
19	Odor SleuthLevel: 19Odor Sleuth	Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities.
25	Take DownLevel: 25Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
25	Take DownLevel: 25Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
31	Flame WheelLevel: 31Flame Wheel	fire	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
31	Flame WheelLevel: 31Flame Wheel	A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
37	Helping HandLevel: 37Helping Hand	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
37	Helping HandLevel: 37Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
43	AgilityLevel: 43Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
43	AgilityLevel: 43Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
49	FlamethrowerLevel: 49Flamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
49	FlamethrowerLevel: 49Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
CrunchCrunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
CrunchCrunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
ThrashThrash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Fire SpinFire Spin	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Fire SpinFire Spin	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns.
HowlHowl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
HowlHowl	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
Heat WaveHeat Wave	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Heat WaveHeat Wave	Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn.

TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
OverheatOverheat	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Growlithe. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×ground2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Growlithe resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×grass0.5×ice0.5×bug0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Growlithe, either offensively or defensively.

Growlithein Pokémon Heart & Soul

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