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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Growlithe |
jname=ガーディ |
tmname=Gardie |
art=FRLG |
size=160px |
pron=<sc>''growl''-ith</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=058 |
oldjdex=127 |
jdex=129 |
hdex=245 |
fbrow=144 |
abrow=065 |
typen=1 |
type1=Fire |
type2= |
species=Puppy |
height-ftin=2'04" |
height-m=0.7 |
weight-lbs=41.9 |
weight-kg=19.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Intimidate |
ability2=Flash Fire |
abilityd=Justified |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=1 |
expyield=91 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=63|
color=Brown |
catchrate=190 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=growlithe |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Growlithe''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ガーディ''' ''Gardie'') is a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Arcanine}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Fire Stone}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Growlithe is a {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a quadruped body|quadruped}}, canine Pokémon. It has a short, rounded muzzle, a small, fluffy tail, a tuft of fur on top of its head, and rounded ears.  It has bright orange fur with black stripes over its back and on its forelegs. Its belly, tail, and fluff on top of its head are a cream color. Its nose is shiny black, while the insides of its ears are like brown. Unlike its evolution, Growlithe has two claws on its forepaws, and its paw pads are brown (instead of pink).

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Growlithe can {{m|Flamethrower|spit fire}}. It has a powerful sense of smell to identify the emotions of others. Upon {{m|Odor Sleuth|getting a scent}}, it will not forget it, no matter what. However, strong, unpleasant smells can disable their sense of smell for short periods, as seen in ''[[EP054|The Case of the K-9 Caper]]''.

===Behavior===
Extremely loyal, this Pokémon fiercely defends its {{pkmn|Trainer}} and territory.

===Habitat===
[[File:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
Growlithe live in active volcanoes, grassy plains, and scorched plains heated by geothermal energy. Its native range includes [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], as well as [[Fiore]] and [[Almia]], but it can be found in [[Sinnoh]] on some occasions. In captivity, they're often used as police dogs due to their loyal nature and powerful sense of smell. They're also seen occasionally as pets.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
It is often found with [[Rawst Berry|Rawst Berries]].

==In the anime==
[[File:Morrison Growlithe.png|250px|thumb|right|Growlithe in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Growlie]]====
[[James]] has a pet Growlithe nicknamed Growlie that he has had it since he was a child. He left it behind when he ran away from home at a young age.

====[[Officer Jenny's Growlithe]]====
Growlithe and {{p|Arcanine|its evolved form}} have also been used as police dogs by [[Officer Jenny]].

====Other====
Growlithe first appeared in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''. This Puppy Pokémon showed up when {{Ash}} was making an attempt to attack a herd of {{p|Tauros}} while at a Pokémon Ranch.

===Minor appearances===
Growlithe was first seen in a [[Pokémon Center]] in ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

Multiple Growlithe were among the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''.

A Growlithe was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''.

Nurse Joy's expedition crew had two Growlithe to help look for {{p|Kabuto}} fossils in ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]''.

Multiple Growlithe also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

A Growlithe appeared in ''[[EP124|Snubbull Snobbery]]'' under the ownership of the security guards.

A Growlithe along with an Arcanine were acting as security guards for a penthouse in ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]''.

Multiple Growlithe appeared in the opening of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

[[Morrison]] introduced his Growlithe to Ash and {{ashfr}} in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]''.

In ''[[AG139|On Cloud Arcanine]]'', [[Drew]] and {{an|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 ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP033|Growlithe|Ash's Pokédex|Growlithe, a Puppy Pokémon of pleasant demeanor and great diligence. It drives enemies away with {{m|Roar|barks}} and {{m|Bite|bites}}.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP054|Growlithe|Ash's Pokédex|Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. While loyal to its master, the Growlithe will drive away enemies by barking and biting.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP153|Growlithe|Dawn's Pokédex|Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. Growlithe are very loyal and won't move unless their trainer commands it.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Blaine Growlithe Adventures.png|200px|thumb|[[Blaine]]'s 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 ''[[PPP50|Vulpix and Cyndaquil]]''.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In {{PAV|4}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[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 {{adv|Red}} at [[Mt. Moon]].

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
[[Koya]] owns a Growlithe whose first appearance was in ''[[DPA26|Hearts and Spirits Collide]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Growlithe (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=fire
|gen=1
|redbluedex=Very protective of its territory. It will bark and {{m|bite}} to repel intruders from its space.
|yellowdex=A Pokémon with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.
|golddex=It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
|silverdex=Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own Trainer from harm.
|stadiumdex=Friendly and loyal, but also jealously protective of its territory. Carelessly approaching it may result in a bite.
|crystaldex=It controls a big territory. If it detects an unknown smell, it {{m|roar}}s loudly to force out the intruder.
|stadium2dex=It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
|rsdex=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.
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.
|leafgreendex=It is very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
|dpptdex=A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its {{pkmn|Trainer}}.
|heartgolddex=It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
|soulsilverdex=Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own Trainer from harm.
|bwdex=A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Fire |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Uncommon |
rbarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Kanto}} and {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} |
gen1ex=red|
yrarity=Uncommon |
yarea={{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Kanto}}, {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{rtn|36|Johto}}, and {{rtn|37|Johto}} |
gen2ex=gold|
crarity=Common |
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{rtn|36|Johto}}, and {{rtn|37|Johto}}{{Sup|Day}} |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgrarity=Uncommon |
frlgarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Kanto}} and {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} |
frlgex=firered|
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Cipher Key Lair]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dprarity=Dongle|
dongledp=FireRed|
dparea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|201|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|202|Sinnoh}} |
ptrarity=Dongle| 
donglept=FireRed|
ptarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|201|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|202|Sinnoh}} | 
hgssrarity=Uncommon|
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Kanto}}, {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{rtn|36|Johto}}, {{rtn|37|Johto}}, and {{rtn|48|Johto}} |
hgssex=heartgold|
palarea=Field |
gen5ex=none |
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]] |
dwarea={{Dwa|Pleasant Forest}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=fire
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Volcano|Volcano]]
|pinball=[[Lavender Town]]<br>[[Celadon City]]<br>[[Saffron City]]<br>[[Cinnabar Island]]
|trozei=Endless Level 55<br>Endless Level 75<br>Forever Level 5<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Mt. Thunder]] (9F-10F)<br>[[Mt. Thunder Peak]] (1F-2F)
|ranger=[[Dusk Factory]]
|md2=[[Giant Volcano]] (1F-19F)<br>[[Dark Crater]] (B1-B13)
|ranger2=[[Pueltown]]<br>[[Union Road]]
|rumble=[[Fiery Furnace]]
|rumble2=Cave: [[Echo Valley]]<br>Lava: [[Sunny Seashore]], [[World Axle - B1F]]
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=fire}}
{{eventAvail|List of Jeremy event Pokémon#Growlithe|Pokémon Trade and Battle Day|United States|2004|32}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2006#Growlithe|Gotta Catch 'Em All #3|Japan|2006|10}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=fire|Frontier=yes
|rby1=Ice Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|gc1=Ice Berry|gc1type=Berries (Generation II)|gc1rar=25|gc1image=no
|fr1=Rawst Berry|fr1type=Berry|fr1rar=50
|e1=Rawst Berry|e1type=Berry|e1rar=100
|dppt1=Rawst Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=100
|hg1=Rawst Berry|hg1type=Berry|hg1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=     55 |
Attack= 70 |
Defense=45 |
SpAtk=  70 |
SpDef=  50 |
Special=50 |
Speed=  60 |
type= Fire }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=fire|
Normal=  100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=  100 |
Poison=  100 |
Ground=  200 |
Rock=    200 |
Bug=      50 |
Ghost=   100 |
Steel=    50 |

Fire=     50 |
Water=   200 |
Grass=    50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=      50 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 |
notes=yes|
flashfire=maybe|
newfire=½|
gen1fire=yes|
oldice=1|}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|6|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|14|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Flame Burst|Fire|Special|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|39|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|42|Agility|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|48|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|51|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|56|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM43|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|&mdash;|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Growlithe|Fire|Fire|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Growlithe|fire|fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}<br>{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}<br>{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}<br>{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}<br>{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}<br>{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|511|Pansage}}{{MSP|512|Simisage}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}}<br>{{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|515|Panpour}}{{MSP|516|Simipour}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}<br>{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP|156|Quilava}}{{MSP|157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}<br>{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}<br>{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}}<br>{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|255|Torchic}}<br>{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}<br>{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15|Beauty|0||'''}} 
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}}<br>{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}<br>{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15|Smart|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}<br>{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}|Howl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cool|0}}
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{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|196|Espeon}}|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Beauty|0|||HGSS}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}<br>{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}<br>{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10|Tough|2}}{{learnlist/breedf|Growlithe|fire|fire|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Growlithe|fire|fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Growlithe|fire|fire|5|1}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}}-only moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Growlithe|fire|fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Growlithe|fire|fire|5|1}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|058|28|Shadow Blitz|Shadow Wave|--|--|Charm|Normal|Flamethrower|Fire|Bite|Dark|Take Down|Normal|xd|fire|fire}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fire color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Double Kick}} 
| [[Growlithe (Skyridge 62)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=fire |
ndex=058 |
pinball=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=10.6 |
area=Scorched Plains |
P1=I'll protect my master! |
P2=My HP is getting down to half. |
P3=I'm sorry... I can't protect my master much longer... |
PL=Yes! Leveled up! You can count on me! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Fire |
assist=Fire |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=4 |
MinEXP=26 |
MaxEXP=31 |
browser=Growlithe is a lively Pokémon that breathes {{m|ember}}s while scampering about. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Fire |
assist2=Fire |
field2=Burn |
field2power=2 |
browser2=It attacks by breathing fire and throwing tackles. |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=2|
rumbledefense=2|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=2|
rumble2speed=3|
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=058
|name1=Growlithe
|type1-1=Fire
|evotype1=Stone
|evostone1=Fire Stone
|sprite2=059
|name2=Arcanine
|type1-2=Fire}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=fire|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=058|
name=Growlithe|
}}

==Trivia==
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Growlithe's original name was "Flamie".
* In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red and Blue Rescue Team, Growlithe's phrases while walking through dungeons on the team references the current Leader Pokémon as "master". This is to reflect its dog-like nature, as dogs are known to obey their human owners, or "masters".
* Growlithe can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Vulpix}}. Both of them are {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} whose only evolutionary event utilizes a {{evostone|Fire Stone}} into their evolved forms. Vulpix is exclusive to [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Blue]]/[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green]] and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]] while Growlithe is to [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]] and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, and they are both in the {{egg3|Field}}. Additionally, both can have {{a|Flash Fire}} as their ability, are based on canines (Growlithe being a dog, Vulpix being a fox), and both changed their [[Shiny Pokémon|alternate coloration]] to yellow in [[Generation III]]. Both are based on animals of Japanese folklore, Vulpix being based on the ''{{wp|Kitsune}}'' and Growlithe being based on the ''{{wp|Shisa}}''.
* It shares its species name with {{p|Lillipup}}. They are both known as Puppy Pokémon.
** Coincidentally, they also seem to share physical traits. They both have patches of black fur on their body and a tuft of cream fur on their head.

===Origin===
Growlithe is most likely based on Japanese 獅子 ''{{wp|Shisa}}'', which are Japanese dog statues. It is also possible that they could take homage from ''{{wp|Shishi (stone lion)|shishi}}'', or 狛犬 ''koma-inu'', which are guardian statues found in China that resemble lions, with traits of tigers and dogs. They are incorrectly called "Foo dogs" in the West. Both Shisa and Shishi statues alike are often found in pairs, are used as guardians, and are believed to invite good luck. This could have been inspiration for Growlithe's protective nature.

====Name origin====
Growlithe is likely a combination of ''growl'' and ''lithe'' (limber or flexible). 

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

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=fire|type2=fire
|ja=ガーディ ''Gardie''|jameaning=From ''guardian/guard dog''
|fr=Caninos|frmeaning=Based on ''canine'', and possibly ''{{tt|os|bone}}''
|es=Growlithe|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Fukano|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Funke|spark}}'' and ''{{tt|canis|Latin for &quot;dog&quot;}}''
|it=Growlithe|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=가디 ''Gadi''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=護主犬 ''Wuhjyúhyún''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Owner-protecting hound"
|zh_cmn=卡蒂狗 ''Kǎdìgǒu''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of ''Gardie''. The last character means dog
}}


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==Related articles==
* [[Growlie]]
* [[Officer Jenny's Growlithe]]

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