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Speed
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| Base Exp.: 91
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Battle Exp.: 911*
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| External links
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| {{Links/{{{generation}}}|pokefordex=growlithe|ndex=058|name=Growlithe }}
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Growlithe (Japanese: ガーディ Gardie, German: Fukano, French: Caninos) is a Fire-type Pokémon.
Pokédex entries
- Pokémon Gold
- It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
- Pokémon Emerald
- 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.
- Pokémon FireRed
- Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.
Name origin
Growlithe's name is likely a combination of growl and lithe, meaning limber or flexible. Its Japanese name may simply refer to its abilities as a guard dog.
Growlithe is most likely based on Japanese 獅子 shishi, or 狛犬 koma-inu. They are mythical creatures that share traits with lions, tigers, and dogs. Statues of them in pairs are used as guardians and to invite good luck.
Growlithe's original name was "Flame".
Base stats
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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55
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115 - 162
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220 - 314
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 350
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.
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Type effectiveness
RBY
| Under normal battle conditions in Generation I, this Pokémon is:
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Later versions
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Learnset
Template:Learnset intro
Special Moves
Growlithe learns Charm after being purified in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
In the anime
James had a pet Growlithe named Growlie when he was a child. He left it behind when he ran away from home at a young age.
