Where can I find Growlithe in Polished Crystal?

Growlithe can be found in 11 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Growlithe?

Growlithe is a fire-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Growlithe learn in Polished Crystal?

Growlithe can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Growlithein Pokémon Polished Crystal

fire

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Puppy Pokémon

They patrol their territory in pairs. Their fur has igneous rock components from volcanic activity. A little firey Pokemon, it evolves into Arcanine. Its primary ability is intimidate which is useful early and late game. When it evolves, Arcanine's stats are all pretty solid, too! When it evolves, it will get Extreme Speed which gives it priority as a move. Evolve whenever you have a Fire Stone!

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Fire

Dex

#136 Johto Dex · #058 National

Abilities

Intimidate(Primary)

Lowers the foe's Attack stat.

Flash Fire(Secondary)

Boosts Fire moves if hit by one. Nullifies Fire-type damage.

Justified(Hidden)

Boosts Attack when hit by Dark moves.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

75% Male, 25% Female

Egg Groups

ground

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

Aspearberry(100%)

Weak To

water ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

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

Forms

Normal,Hisuian

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Growlithe

Base form

→

Arcanine

Use Fire Stone on Growlithe

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How to Obtain

You can catch Growlithe common in Route 36 in the morning and day-time, common in Route 37 in the morning and day-time, and in Route 48 (rare) in the morning, among two other areas. Growlithe can also be found in a hidden grotto in Route 36. Wild ones range from level seven to 53, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (10)

Level Up Moves (20)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	dark	60	100	25
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	An attack that may cause flinching.
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	normal	0	100	20
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
6	EmberLevel: 6Ember	fire	40	100	25
6	EmberLevel: 6Ember	An attack that may inflict a burn.
8	LeerLevel: 8Leer	normal	0	100	30
8	LeerLevel: 8Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
10	SafeguardLevel: 10Safeguard	normal	0	100	25
10	SafeguardLevel: 10Safeguard	Prevents all status problems.
12	Baton PassLevel: 12Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40
12	Baton PassLevel: 12Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
17	Fire SpinLevel: 17Fire Spin	fire	40	90	15
17	Fire SpinLevel: 17Fire Spin	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
19	ReversalLevel: 19Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
19	ReversalLevel: 19Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
21	Double KickLevel: 21Double Kick	fighting	30	100	30
21	Double KickLevel: 21Double Kick	A double kicking attack.
23	Take DownLevel: 23Take Down	normal	90	100	15
23	Take DownLevel: 23Take Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
28	Flame ChargeLevel: 28Flame Charge	fire	50	100	20
28	Flame ChargeLevel: 28Flame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
30	AgilityLevel: 30Agility	psychic	0	100	30
30	AgilityLevel: 30Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
32	ThrashLevel: 32Thrash	normal	120	100	10
32	ThrashLevel: 32Thrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
34	FlamethrowerLevel: 34Flamethrower	fire	90	100	15
34	FlamethrowerLevel: 34Flamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
39	CrunchLevel: 39Crunch	dark	80	100	15
39	CrunchLevel: 39Crunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
41	Sunny DayLevel: 41Sunny Day	fire	0	100	5
41	Sunny DayLevel: 41Sunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
43	OutrageLevel: 43Outrage	dragon	120	100	10
43	OutrageLevel: 43Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
45	Play RoughLevel: 45Play Rough	fairy	90	90	10
45	Play RoughLevel: 45Play Rough	An attack that may lower Attack.
49	Flare BlitzLevel: 49Flare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
49	Flare BlitzLevel: 49Flare Blitz	A charge that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Double KickDouble Kick	fighting	30	100	30
Double KickDouble Kick	A double kicking attack.
Fire SpinFire Spin	fire	40	90	15
Fire SpinFire Spin	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
HealinglightHealinglight	normal	0	100	5
HealinglightHealinglight	Restores HP based on weather.
ThrashThrash	normal	120	100	10
ThrashThrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
CrunchCrunch	dark	80	100	15
CrunchCrunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	A charge that also hurts the user.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15
Body SlamBody Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	120	100	5
Close CombatClose Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.

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TM/HM Moves (25)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	85	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	0	100	20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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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 Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry