Growlithe (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
#059: Arcanine Arcanine
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Growlithe (disambiguation).
Growlithe ガーディ
Gardie
#058
Growlithe



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fire Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Intimidate or Flash Fire Cacophony
Cacophony
Justified
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
75% male, 25% female
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
21 cycles
Height
2'04" 0.7 m
Growlithe
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
41.9 lbs. 19.0 kg
Growlithe
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
91
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
70
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Growlithe
0
HP
1
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F058.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
External Links

Growlithe (Japanese: ガーディ Gardie) is a Fire-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Arcanine when exposed to a Fire Stone.

Biology

Growlithe is a quadruped, canine Pokémon. It has orange fur with black stripes along its back and legs. The fur on its muzzle, chest, belly, and tail is cream-colored, as well as an additional tuft of fur on top of its head. Growlithe's coat is noticeably longer on its chest and tail. It has gray eyes, a black nose, and large, round ears. Its forepaws have two visible claws, while its hind paws have three toes each. Each paw has a brown pad.

Growlithe is a friendly and loyal Pokémon that will fearlessly defend its Trainer and territory from harm, even against larger, stronger enemies. It will fiercely bark at, bite, and chase away any perceived threat, including those who suddenly approach its Trainer. Otherwise, this obedient Pokémon will wait motionlessly until given an order. Growlithe also has a powerful olfactory sense. If it detects an unknown smell in its territory, it roars to flush out the intruder. It is able to smell the emotions of others, and never forgets a scent. However, strong, unpleasant smells can disable its sense of smell for short periods, as seen in the anime. Growlithe can be commonly found in grassy plains and near human settlements.

In the anime

Growlithe in the anime

Major appearances

Growlie

James had a pet Growlithe nicknamed Growlie that he owned as a child. However, he left it behind when he ran away from home.

Officer Jenny's Growlithe

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

Other

In The Flame Pokémon-athon!, a Growlithe appeared when Ash tried to catch a Tauros from a ranch.

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

In On Cloud Arcanine, Drew and May discovered that the Arcanine 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 Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness! under the ownership of Tedesco.

Minor appearances

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

A Growlithe appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back.

Multiple Growlithe were seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.

A Growlithe was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.

Nurse Joy's expedition crew had two Growlithe to help look for Kabuto Fossils in Shell Shock!.

Multiple Growlithe appeared in The Power of One.

The security guards in Snubbull Snobbery owned a Growlithe.

A Growlithe participated in a Pokémon breeding competition in Beauty and the Breeder.

A Growlithe, along with an Arcanine, acted as security guards for a penthouse in Training Daze.

Multiple Growlithe appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

A Growlithe appeared in Camping It Up!.

A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League! and Lost at the League!.

A Growlithe appeared in Secrets From Out of the Fog!.

A Growlithe appeared in Go, Go Gogoat!.

A Growlithe appeared in SS027.

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.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP153 Growlithe Dawn's Pokédex Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. Growlithe are very loyal and won't move unless their Trainer commands it.

In the manga

Growlithe in Pokémon Adventures

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

In Magical Pokémon Journey, Kiaraway, a Trainer who specializes in collecting Fire-type Pokémon, owns a Growlithe. It is seen once in Vulpix and Cyndaquil.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Paras Sight, Blaine is seen to have a Growlithe, which he uses to track the smell given off by the cloth fragments Miles took from a frozen form of Red at Mt. Moon.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Koya's Growlithe first appeared in Hearts and Spirits Collide.

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
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
Platinum
HeartGold It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
SoulSilver Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own Trainer from harm.
Generation V
Black A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.
White
Black 2 Extremely loyal to its Trainer, it will bark at those who approach the Trainer unexpectedly and run them out of town.
White 2
Generation VI
X Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.
Y It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Uncommon Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion (Red only)
Blue (Japan)
Unknown Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion
Yellow
Uncommon Pokémon Mansion
Generation II
Gold Silver
Common Routes 7, 8, 36, and 37 (Gold only)
Crystal
Common Routes 8, 35, 36, and 37Day
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
Uncommon Routes 7, 8, 36, 37, and 48  (HeartGold only)
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
Uncommon Virbank Complex
Dream World
Pleasant Forest
Generation VI
X Y
None Friend Safari



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Snap Volcano
Pokémon Pinball Lavender Town
Celadon City
Saffron City
Cinnabar Island
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
Pokémon Rumble Fiery Furnace
Pokémon Rumble Blast Cave: Echo Valley
Lava: Sunny Seashore, World Axle - B1F

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
FRLG Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Growlithe English United States 32 September 25, 2004
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Growlithe Japanese Japan 10 January 14 to 29, 2006

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver Ice Berry (25%)
Crystal
Emerald* Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (100%)
FireRed LeafGreen Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (50%)
Diamond Pearl Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (100%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (100%)
Black 2 White 2 Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (50%)

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
13/19 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
00Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 Cool 0   0  
00Start Roar Normal Status 0000 —% 20 Cool 0   0  
066 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 Cool 0   0  
088 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30 Cool 0   0  
1010 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000 —% 40 Cool 0   0  
1212 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 —% 20 Cool 0   0  
1717 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25 Cool 0   0  
1919 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 15 Cool 0   0  
2121 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 Cool 0   0  
2323 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 Cool 0   0  
2828 Flame Burst Fire Special 07070 100100% 15 Cool 0   0  
3030 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30 Cool 0   0  
3232 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5 Cool 0   0  
3434 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 Cool 0   0  
3939 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 Cool 0   0  
4141 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 09090% 10 Cool 0   0  
4343 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10 Cool 0   0  
4545 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15 Cool 0   0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Growlithe
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Growlithe
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
TM05Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0  
TM06Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0  
TM10Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0  
TM11Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5 ??? 0   0  
TM17Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0  
TM20Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25 ??? 0   0  
TM21Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0  
TM27Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0  
TM28Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0  
TM32Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15 ??? 0   0  
TM35Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0  
TM38Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 ??? 0   0  
TM40Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0  
TM42Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0  
TM43Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0  
TM44Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0  
TM45Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0  
TM46Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 ??? 0   0  
TM48Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0  
TM50Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 ??? 0   0  
TM59Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0  
TM61Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15 ??? 0   0  
TM67Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 ??? 0   0  
TM87Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15 ??? 0   0  
TM88Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0  
TM90Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0  
TM93Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0  
TM94Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0  
TM95Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 ??? 0   0  
XTM100Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0  
ZHM04Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Growlithe
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Growlithe
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
Espeon
Morning Sun Normal Status —% 5
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Growlithe in Generation VI
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Growlithe in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Growlithe
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Growlithe
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Growlithe can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Growlithe cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Growlithe
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Growlithe
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Double Kick Growlithe (Skyridge 62)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 Pin058.png Pinani058.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani058.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 058.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 10.6%
Friend Area: Scorched Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'll protect my master!
26%-50% HP My HP is getting down to half.
1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I can't protect my master much longer...
Level up Yes! Leveled up! You can count on me!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Yes! Leveled up! You can count on me!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 058.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: Fire PA.png
( Fire )
Field move: None
Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 26 Max. exp.: 31
Browser entry  
Growlithe is a lively Pokémon that breathes embers while scampering about.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: Fire PA.png
( Fire )
Field move: Burn 2 field move.png
(Burn ×2)
Browser entry  
It attacks by breathing fire and throwing tackles.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

058Growlithe.png
Unevolved
Growlithe
 Fire 
Fire Stone
Fire Stone
059Arcanine.png
First evolution
Arcanine
 Fire 


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.

Other sprites

Spr b 2c 058.png Spr b 3f 058.png Spr b 4p 058.png
Crystal back FireRed/LeafGreen back Platinum/HeartGold/
SoulSilver back

Trivia

Origin

Growlithe is most likely based on Japanese dog statues called 獅子 shisa. They may also originate from Chinese 獅 shī or Japanese 狛犬 komainu, which are guardian statues that resemble lions, with traits of tigers and dogs. They are incorrectly called "Foo dogs" in the West. Both shisa and shī statues alike are often found in pairs, believed to invite good luck, and used as guardians, which may have inspired Growlithe's protective nature.

Name origin

Growlithe may be a combination of growl and lithe.

Gardie may refer to its abilities as a guard dog, as a corruption of guard or guardian.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ガーディ Gardie From guardian/guard dog
France Flag.png French Caninos Based on canine, and possibly os
Spain Flag.png Spanish Growlithe Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Fukano From Funke, canis and Vulkan
Italy Flag.png Italian Growlithe Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 가디 Gadi Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 卡蒂狗 Kǎdìgǒu Transliteration of Gardie. The last character means dog
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 護主犬 Wuhjyúhyún Literally "Owner-protecting hound"


Related articles

Notes


External links

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Pokémon
#059: Arcanine Arcanine


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