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Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
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0.0 m Metric
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0'0"/0.0 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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Weight
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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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) is a Fire-type Pokémon.
Pokédex entries
- Pokémon Red and Blue
- Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
- Pokémon Yellow
- A Pokémon with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.
- Pokémon Gold
- It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
- Pokémon Silver
- Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own trainer from harm.
- Pokémon Crystal
- It controls a big territory. If it detects an unknown smell, it roars loudly to force out the intruder.
- Pokémon Ruby and 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.
- 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. The French name is based of of the word canine.
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
Stat
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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
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Template:Learnset intro
Special Moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Growlithe knows Shadow Blitz and Shadow Wave as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Charm after being purified.
In the anime
Growlithe first appeared in EP033. 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.
Morrison introduce to Ash and co. in AG126.
Evolution
External links
Article on Wikipedia
In other languages