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Growlithe (Pokémon)

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Growlithe
ガーディ Gardie
#058
130
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Fire '
Category
Puppy Pokémon
Abilities
Intimidate or Flash Fire
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#058 		Johto
#127 		Hoenn
#245
Regional Browser numbers
Height
2'04"
Imperial 		0.7 m
Metric
Weight
41.9 lbs.
Imperial 		19.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Catch rate
190 (24.8%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F058.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
75% male, 25% female
Breeding
Ground group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0 		Atk
1 		Def
0 		Sp.Atk
0 		Sp.Def
0 		Speed
0
Base Exp.: 91 Battle Exp.: 911*

Growlithe (Japanese: ガーディ Gardie) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Arcanine via Fire Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Growlithe resembles a puppy. It has bright orange fur with black stripes. Its belly, tail, and fluff on top of its head are a cream color.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Growlithe can spit fire. It has a powerful sense of smell to identify the emotions of others. Upon getting a scent, it will not forget it, no matter what.

Behavior

Extremely loyal, this Pokémon fiercely defends its Trainer.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif
Grassland Pokémon

Growlithe live in active volcanoes, grassy plains, and scorched plains heated by geothermal energy.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Growlithe Family.jpg
Growlithe in the anime

Major appearances

Growlithe first appeared in The Flame Pokémon-athon. This Puppy Pokémon showed up when Ash was making an attempt to attack a herd of Tauros while at a Pokémon Ranch.

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.

Growlithe and its evolved form have also been used as police dogs by Officer Jenny.

Minor appearances

Growlithe was first seen in a Pokémon Center in Sparks Fly for Magnemite.

Morrison introduced his Growlithe to Ash and co. in Saved by the Beldum.

In On Cloud Arcanine, Drew and May discovered that an Arcanine that they were trying to catch had a litter of Growlithe to take care of. Because of this, they decided to leave the Arcanine alone.

A Growlithe appeared in Camping It Up!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP033 Growlithe Ash's Pokédex Growlithe, a Puppy Pokémon of pleasant demeanor and great diligence. It drives enemies away with barks and bites.
EP054 Growlithe Ash's Pokédex Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. While loyal to its master, the Growlithe will drive away enemies by barking and biting.

In the manga

As of Template:PSV of Pokémon Special, Blaine is seen to have a Growlithe.

In the TCG

Main article: Growlithe (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
Blue
Yellow A Pokémon with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.
Stadium Friendly and loyal, but also jealously protective of its territory. Carelessly approaching it may result in a bite.
Generation II
Gold It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
Silver Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own Trainer from harm.
Crystal It controls a big territory. If it detects an unknown smell, it roars loudly to force out the intruder.
Stadium 2 It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
Generation III
Ruby Growlithe has a superb sense of smell. Once it smells anything, this Pokémon won't forget the scent, no matter what. It uses its advanced olfactory sense to determine the emotions of other living things.
Sapphire Growlithe has a superb sense of smell. Once it smells anything, this Pokémon won't forget the scent, no matter what. It uses its advanced olfactory sense to determine the emotions of other living things.
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.
FireRed Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.
LeafGreen It is very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
Generation IV
Diamond A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.
Pearl A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.
Platinum A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Few Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion (Red only)
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
Few Pokémon Mansion
Generation II
Gold Silver
Common Routes 7, 8, 36, and 37 (Gold only)
Crystal
Common Routes 8, 36, and 37 (Day)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Uncommon Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion (FireRed only)
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
One Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Dongle Routes 201 and 202 (FireRed)
Platinum
Dongle Routes 201 and 202 (FireRed)
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Snap Volcano
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 55
Endless Level 75
Forever Level 5
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team 		Mt. Thunder (9F-10F)
Mt. Thunder Peak (1F-2F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness 		Giant Volcano (1F-19F)
Dark Crater (B1-B13)
Pokémon Ranger Dusk Factory
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia 		Pueltown
Union Road

Held items

Game Items
Gold, Silver, and Crystal Ice Berry (33%)
Berry (trade from Generation I)
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Rawst (100%)
FireRed and LeafGreen Rawst (50%)
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum Rawst (100%)

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
55
115 - 162 220 - 314
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
350
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

Template:Learnset intro

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By breeding

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By tutoring

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Special moves

Shadow moves <span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 28+ Purified moves
Shadow Blitz File:Box xd 058.png Charm Normal
Shadow Wave Flamethrower Fire
-- Bite Dark
-- Take Down Normal

TCG-only Moves

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:Evobox/1

Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 058.png Spr 1y 058.png Spr 1g 058.png Spr b g1 058.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 058.png Spr 2s 058.png Spr 2c 058.png Spr b 2g 058.png
Spr 2g 058 s.png Spr 2s 058 s.png Spr 2c 058 s.png Spr b 2g 058 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 058.png Spr 3e 058.png Spr 3f 058.png Spr b 3r 058.png
Spr 3r 058 s.png Spr 3e 058 s.png Spr 3f 058 s.png Spr b 3r 058 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 058.png Spr 4p 058.png Spr 4h 058.png Spr b 4d 058.png
Spr 4d 058 s.png Spr 4p 058 s.png Spr 4h 058 s.png Spr b 4d 058 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 058.png Spr 5b2 058.png Spr b 5b 058.png
Spr 5b 058 s.png Spr 5b2 058 s.png Spr b 5b 058 s.png
Growlithe For other sprites and images, please see Growlithe images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Growlithe's original name was "Flame".
  • Growlithe can learn Safeguard via breeding but not through TM.

Origin

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.

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.

In other languages

Related articles

External links

Notes


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