Growlithein Pokémon SoulGold

fire

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

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

2 Forms Available

Type

Fire

Dex

#058

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

Forms

Normal,Hisuian

Evolution Chain

Growlithe

Base form

Growlithe (Hisuian)

Base form

→

Arcanine

Use Fire Stone on Growlithe

→

Arcanine (Hisuian)

Use Fire Stone on Growlithe

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How to Obtain

You can catch Growlithe in Safari Zone Gate (rare), in Route 36 (very rare), and in Route 46 (very rare). Wild ones range from level two to 33. You can also receive one as a gift in Route 25 at level 10.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Route 25	Lv. 10	gift	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
4	HowlLevel: 4Howl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
4	HowlLevel: 4Howl	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
8	BiteLevel: 8Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
8	BiteLevel: 8Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
12	Flame WheelLevel: 12Flame Wheel	fire	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
12	Flame WheelLevel: 12Flame Wheel	A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
16	Helping HandLevel: 16Helping Hand	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
16	Helping HandLevel: 16Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
20	AgilityLevel: 20Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
20	AgilityLevel: 20Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
24	Fire FangLevel: 24Fire Fang	fire	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
24	Fire FangLevel: 24Fire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
28	RetaliateLevel: 28Retaliate	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP5
28	RetaliateLevel: 28Retaliate	An attack that does more damage if an ally fainted.
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
36	Take DownLevel: 36Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
36	Take DownLevel: 36Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
40	FlamethrowerLevel: 40Flamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
40	FlamethrowerLevel: 40Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
44	RoarLevel: 44Roar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
44	RoarLevel: 44Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
48	Play RoughLevel: 48Play Rough	fairy	PWR90	ACC90	PP10
48	Play RoughLevel: 48Play Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
52	ReversalLevel: 52Reversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
52	ReversalLevel: 52Reversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
56	Flare BlitzLevel: 56Flare Blitz	fire	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
56	Flare BlitzLevel: 56Flare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.

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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	fairy	PWR40	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.

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TM/HM Moves (27)

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.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
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.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
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.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An 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.
OverheatOverheat	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	PWR90	ACC90	PP10	TM98TM98
Play RoughPlay Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
SnarlSnarl	dark	PWR55	ACC95	PP15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
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.
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.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.

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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 SoulGold

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