Growlithein Pokémon Polished Crystal
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!
Growlithe in Pokémon Polished Crystal
Hisuian Growlithe is #58 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Polished Crystal. This page covers its fire/rock typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 8 encounter locations.
Lowers the foe's Attack stat.
Boosts Fire moves if hit by one. Nullifies Fire-type damage.
Protects it from recoil damage.
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.
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (4)
Level Up Moves (20)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GrowlLevel: 1Growl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| A move that lowers the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 1Bite | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| RoarLevel: 1Roar | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Scares wild foes to end battle. | ||||||
| EmberLevel: 6Ember | fire | 40 | 100 | 25 | ||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 8Leer | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| A move that lowers the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| SafeguardLevel: 10Safeguard | normal | 0 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Prevents all status problems. | ||||||
| Baton PassLevel: 12Baton Pass | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| Switches while keeping effects. | ||||||
| Fire SpinLevel: 17Fire Spin | fire | 40 | 90 | 15 | ||
| Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. | ||||||
| ReversalLevel: 19Reversal | fighting | 1 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Stronger if the user's HP is low. | ||||||
| Rock BlastLevel: 21Rock Blast | rock | 25 | 90 | 25 | ||
| Hurls boulders to hit 2-5 times. | ||||||
| Take DownLevel: 23Take Down | normal | 90 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Flame ChargeLevel: 28Flame Charge | fire | 50 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An attack that may up user's Speed. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 30Agility | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Sharply raises the user's Speed. | ||||||
| Rock SlideLevel: 32Rock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerLevel: 34Flamethrower | fire | 90 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| CrunchLevel: 39Crunch | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| Power GemLevel: 41Power Gem | rock | 80 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Attacks with a ray of gem-like light. | ||||||
| OutrageLevel: 43Outrage | dragon | 120 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. | ||||||
| Play RoughLevel: 45Play Rough | fairy | 90 | 90 | 10 | ||
| An attack that may lower Attack. | ||||||
| Flare BlitzLevel: 49Flare Blitz | fire | 120 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A charge that also hurts the user. |
Egg Moves (9)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double KickDouble Kick | fighting | 30 | 100 | 30 | |
| A double kicking attack. | |||||
| Fire SpinFire Spin | fire | 40 | 90 | 15 | |
| Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. | |||||
| HealinglightHealinglight | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |
| Restores HP based on weather. | |||||
| ThrashThrash | normal | 120 | 100 | 10 | |
| Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. | |||||
| CrunchCrunch | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| An attack that may lower Defense. | |||||
| Flare BlitzFlare Blitz | fire | 120 | 100 | 15 | |
| A charge that also hurts the user. | |||||
| Body SlamBody Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | |||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | 0 | 100 | 25 | |
| Prevents all status problems. | |||||
| Close CombatClose Combat | fighting | 120 | 100 | 5 | |
| Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def. |
TM/HM Moves (28)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CurseCurse | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Works differently for Ghost-types. | ||||||
| RoarRoar | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM05TM05 | |
| Scares wild foes to end battle. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A Poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Bulk UpBulk Up | fighting | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM08TM08 | |
| Raises the user's Atk and Def. | ||||||
| The type varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | 0 | 100 | 25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Prevents all status problems. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Removes Reflect and Light Screen. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Raises the user's evasiveness. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM35TM35 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | 110 | 85 | 5 | TM38TM38 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| SwiftSwift | normal | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM39TM39 | |
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz. | ||||||
| Flame ChargeFlame Charge | fire | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM43TM43 | |
| An attack that may up user's Speed. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM48TM48 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM57TM57 | |
| A charge that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | 0 | 85 | 15 | TM61TM61 | |
| A move that may burn the foe. | ||||||
| Stone EdgeStone Edge | rock | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM71TM71 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | fighting | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| A powerful physical attack. |
Move Tutor Moves (7)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility(Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | TutorTutor | ||
| Sharply raises the user's Speed. | |||||||
| Body Slam(Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| Double Edge(Safari Zone North)Double Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||||
| Endure(Warm Beach Shack)Endure | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Endures any hit with at least 1HP. | |||||||
| Headbutt(Ilex Forest)Headbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Route 31)Sleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | |||||||
| Swagger(Celadon City)Swagger | normal | 0 | 85 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Causes confusion but raises Attack. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Growlithe. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Growlithe resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Growlithe, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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growlithe in 2 gamesfiredifferent typingHP 55 -5Attack 70 -5Sp. Atk 70 +5Speed 60 +5
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