Growlithein Pokémon SoulGold
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.
Growlithe in Pokémon SoulGold
Hisuian Growlithe is #58 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its fire/rock typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Lowers the foe's Attack.
Powers up if hit by fire.
Prevents recoil damage.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (15)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeerLevel: 1Leer | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense. | ||||||
| EmberLevel: 1Ember | fire | 40 | 100 | 25 | ||
| A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| HowlLevel: 4Howl | normal | 0 | 0 | 40 | ||
| Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 8Bite | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Flame WheelLevel: 12Flame Wheel | fire | 60 | 100 | 25 | ||
| A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Helping HandLevel: 16Helping Hand | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves. | ||||||
| Fire FangLevel: 24Fire Fang | fire | 65 | 95 | 15 | ||
| May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn. | ||||||
| RetaliateLevel: 28Retaliate | normal | 70 | 100 | 5 | ||
| An attack that does more damage if an ally fainted. | ||||||
| CrunchLevel: 32Crunch | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Take DownLevel: 36Take Down | normal | 90 | 85 | 20 | ||
| A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerLevel: 40Flamethrower | fire | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| RoarLevel: 44Roar | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Switches the foe out or ends wild battle. | ||||||
| Rock SlideLevel: 48Rock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | ||
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| ReversalLevel: 52Reversal | fighting | 1 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | ||||||
| Flare BlitzLevel: 56Flare Blitz | fire | 120 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user. |
Egg Moves (6)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double KickDouble Kick | fighting | 30 | 100 | 30 | |
| A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice. | |||||
| ThrashThrash | normal | 0 | 100 | 0 | |
| A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | |||||
| Double EdgeDouble Edge | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | |
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||
| Morning SunMorning Sun | normal | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | |||||
| CovetCovet | fairy | 40 | 100 | 0 | |
| Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe. | |||||
| Head SmashHead Smash | rock | 150 | 80 | 5 | |
| A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user. |
TM/HM Moves (25)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | 60 | 0 | 20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | 0 | 85 | 5 | TM38TM38 | |
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM35TM35 | |
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Flame ChargeFlame Charge | fire | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed. | ||||||
| OverheatOverheat | fire | 0 | 90 | 5 | TM50TM50 | |
| Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Play RoughPlay Rough | fairy | 90 | 90 | 10 | TM98TM98 | |
| Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| Smack DownSmack Down | rock | 50 | 100 | 15 | TM23TM23 | |
| Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground. | ||||||
| Smart StrikeSmart Strike | steel | 70 | 0 | 10 | TM67TM67 | |
| Hits with an accurate horn that never misses. | ||||||
| SnarlSnarl | dark | 55 | 95 | 15 | TM95TM95 | |
| Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Stone EdgeStone Edge | rock | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM71TM71 | |
| Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM93TM93 | |
| An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
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
Also in
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