Growlithe (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Growlithe (disambiguation).
Growlithe
ガーディ Gardie
#058
058Growlithe.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Fire Unknown
Category
Puppy Pokémon
Abilities
Intimidate or Flash Fire Justified
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#058
Johto
#129
Hoenn
#245
Unova
#051
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-144
Almia
R-065
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
Field 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 Fire-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Arcanine when exposed to a Fire Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Growlithe is a 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 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. However, strong, unpleasant smells can disable their sense of smell for short periods, as seen in The Case of the K-9 Caper.

Behavior

Extremely loyal, this Pokémon fiercely defends its Trainer and territory.

Habitat

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 and Unova 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 article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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

Other

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.

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 among the Pokémon 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 also appeared in The Power of One.

A Growlithe appeared in Snubbull Snobbery under the ownership of the security guards.

A Growlithe appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon beauty contest.

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

Multiple Growlithe appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

Morrison introduced his Growlithe to Ash and his friends 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.
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

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 Volume 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 Red at Mt. Moon.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Koya owns a Growlithe whose first appearance was 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 Unknown
Y Unknown


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, 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 Trade



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
List of Jeremy event Pokémon#Growlithe Pokémon Trade and Battle Day United States 2004 32 Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2006#Growlithe Gotta Catch 'Em All #3 Japan 2006 10 Never

Held items

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

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 V, 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
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
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
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
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP
000Start 000Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
000Start 000Start Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
0066 0066 Ember Fire Special 04040 100}}100% 25
0099 0088 Leer Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 30
01414 01010 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 40
01717 01212 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
02020 01717 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
02525 01919 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
02828 02121 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
03434 02323 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
03131 02828 Flame Burst Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 15
04242 03030 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
04848 03232 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
03939 03434 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100}}100% 15
04545 03939 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
05151 04141 Heat Wave Fire Special 100100 090}}90% 10
N/AN/A 04343 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
05656 04545 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
  • 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 V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
  TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
  TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
  TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
  TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100}}100% 15
  TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120120 085}}85% 5
  TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
  TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
  TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
  TM50 Overheat Fire Special 140140 090}}90% 5
  TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 03030 100}}100% 15
  TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 075}}75% 15
  TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
  TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
  TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
  HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • 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 V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Close Combat Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 40
Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
Fire Spin Fire Special 35 85% 15
Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120 100% 15
Heat Wave Fire Special 100 90% 10
Howl Normal Status —% 40
Iron Tail* Steel Physical 100 75% 15
Morning Sun Normal Status —% 5
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Growlithe in Generation V
  • 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 V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 40
B W B2 W2 Heat Wave Fire Special 100 90% 10
B W B2 W2 Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
B W B2 W2 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
B W B2 W2 Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
  • A black 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

Dream World moves

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Pleasant Forest Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Pleasant Forest Endure Normal Status —% 10
  • A superscript level indicates that Growlithe can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
  • 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 event moves from other generations

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

Move Card
Double Kick Growlithe (Skyridge 62)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
     
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
   
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
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Fire  Poké Assist:  
( 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 )
Field move:  
(Burn ×2)
Browser entry  
It attacks by breathing fire and throwing tackles.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
 
( Normal )
None Past
 
(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
  PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
  Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
  HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

 
Unevolved
Growlithe
 Fire 
 
Fire Stone


 
First evolution
Arcanine
 Fire 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
       
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
       
       
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
       
       
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
       
       
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
     
     
  For other sprites and images, please see Growlithe images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • In the 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 Vulpix. Both of them are Generation I Pokémon whose only evolutionary event utilizes a Fire Stone into their evolved forms. Vulpix is exclusive to Pokémon Blue/Green and LeafGreen while Growlithe is to Pokémon Red and FireRed, Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, and they are both in the Field Egg Group. Additionally, both can have Flash Fire as their Ability, are based on canines (Growlithe being a dog, Vulpix being a fox), and both changed their alternate coloration to yellow in Generation III. Both are based on animals of Japanese folklore, Vulpix being based on the Kitsune and Growlithe being based on the Shisa.
  • It shares its species name with 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 Shisa, which are Japanese dog statues. It is also possible that they could take homage from 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

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ガーディ Gardie From guardian/guard dog
  French Caninos Based on canine, and possibly os
  Spanish Growlithe Same as English name
  German Fukano From Funke and canis
  Italian Growlithe Same as English name
  Korean 가디 Gadi Transliteration of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 卡蒂狗 Kǎdìgǒu Transliteration of Gardie. The last character means dog
  Cantonese Chinese 護主犬 Wuhjyúhyún Literally "Owner-protecting hound"



Related articles

Notes


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