Growlithe (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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'''Growlithe''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: ガーディ ''Gardie'') is a {{t|Fire}}-type Pokémon.
'''Growlithe''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: ガーディ ''Gardie'') is a {{t|Fire}}-type Pokémon.
=Biology=
==Physiology==
===Gender differences===
===Special abilities===
==Behavior==
==Habitat==
==Diet==
=In the anime=
Growlithe first appeared in [[EP033]].  This Puppy Pokémon showed up when [[Ash]] was making an attempt to attack a herd of {{p|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]] introduced his Growlithe to Ash and co. in [[AG126]].
In [[AG139]], [[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.


=Pokédex entries=
=Pokédex entries=
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: Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.
: Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.


=Name origin=
=Game locations=
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''.
==In side games==
 
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=
=Base stats=
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=Type Effectiveness=
=Type effectiveness=


{{DP type effectiveness|
{{DP type effectiveness|
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==By [[Level|leveling up]]==
==By [[Level|leveling up]]==
 
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<CENTER>
|- style="background: #{{fire color}};"
{|BORDER=1
! Game
| Game || [[Generation I]] || [[Generation II]] || [[Generation III]]
! [[Generation I]]
! [[Generation II]]
! [[Generation III]]
|-
|-
| Start || {{m|Bite}}<BR>{{M|Roar}} || {{m|Bite}}<BR>{{M|Roar}} || {{m|Bite}}<BR>{{M|Roar}}
| Start || {{m|Bite}}<BR>{{M|Roar}} || {{m|Bite}}<BR>{{M|Roar}} || {{m|Bite}}<BR>{{M|Roar}}
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|-
| 50 || '''{{M|Flamethrower}}''' || '''{{M|Flamethrower}}''' || &nbsp;
| 50 || '''{{M|Flamethrower}}''' || '''{{M|Flamethrower}}''' || &nbsp;
|}</CENTER>
|}


==By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==
==By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==
<CENTER>
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{|BORDER=1
|- style="background: #{{fire color}};"
|-
! Number
| Number || [[Generation I]] || [[Generation II]] || [[Generation III]]
! [[Generation I]]
! [[Generation II]]
! [[Generation III]]
|-
|-
| TM02 || &nbsp; || {{M|Headbutt}} || &nbsp;
| TM02 || &nbsp; || {{M|Headbutt}} || &nbsp;
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| HM06 || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || {{M|Rock Smash}}
| HM06 || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || {{M|Rock Smash}}
|}
|}
</CENTER>


==By [[breeding]]==
==By [[breeding]]==
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==Special Moves==
==Special Moves==
In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], Growlithe knows {{m|Shadow Blitz}} and {{m|Shadow Wave}} as a [[Shadow Pokémon]], and learns {{m|Charm}} after being [[Purification|purified]].
In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], Growlithe knows {{m|Shadow Blitz}} and {{m|Shadow Wave}} as a [[Shadow Pokémon]], and learns {{m|Charm}} after being [[Purification|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 {{p|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]] introduced his Growlithe to Ash and co. in [[AG126]].
In [[AG139]], [[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.


=Evolution=
=Evolution=
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=External links=
=Trivia=
Growlithe's original name was "Flame".
==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==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Fukano
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Caninos - Based off of the word ''canine''.
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 가디 ''Gadi''


[[wp:Growlithe|Article on Wikipedia]]
=Related articles=
*[[Growlie]]


=In other languages=
=External links=
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Fukano
*[[wp:Growlithe|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Caninos
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 가디 ''Gadi''


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