| Growlithe ガーディ | |
|---|---|
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| Species | Type |
| Puppy Pokémon | |
| Number | Ability |
| #58 | Intimidate/Flash Fire DW: Justified |
| Height | Weight |
| 2′4″ (0.7m) | 41.9 lbs. (19kg) |
| Gender Ratio | |
| Male: 75% | Female: 25% |
| Evolves From | Evolves Into |
| None | Arcanine |
| Egg Group | Catch Rate |
| Field | 190 |
| Tier | EV Yield |
| NFE | 1 Attack Point |
Growlithe (ガーディ) is the 58th Pokémon in the Pokédex. It is a Fire type, and it is known as the Puppy Pokémon.
Growlithe can have one of two abilities: Intimidate, which lowers the opponent's Attack stat by one stage upon this Pokémon's entry into the battle, or Flash Fire, which increases the power of its Fire-Type attacks when it gets hit by a Fire-Type attack, also giving it an immunity to Fire moves.
Growlithe that come from the Dream World have the ability Justified. This ability will cause Growlithe's Attack by one stage when it gets hit by a Dark Type attack.
Growlithe evolve into Arcanine when a Fire Stone is used on it.
Growlithe is in the Field Egg Group, and its Egg takes approximately 5,120 Steps to hatch. It takes Growlithe 1,250,000 Experience Points to reach Level 100.
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[edit] Biology
[edit] Physiology
Growlithe resembles a puppy wtih bright orange fur and black stripes. The rest of its fur is cream in color.
[edit] Gender Differences
Growlithe doesn't have any differences to differentiate between male and female.
[edit] Game Information
[edit] Original Games
Growlithe appears at the Pokémon Mansion in both Red and Yellow, and on Routes 7 and 8 in Red. Growlithe appears on Routes 8, 36 and 37 in Gold and Crystal, and Route 7 in Gold.
Growlithe can only be obtained by trading in Blue and Silver.
Growlithe reprises its appearance from Pokémon Red in Fire Red, appearing on Routes 7, 8, and the Pokémon Mansion. The only way to obtain a Growlithe in the other Generation III games is by trading for one, which also applies for Pokémon Soul Silver.
With Pokémon Fire Red inserted into the Game Boy Advance slot of a Nintendo DS, Growlithe will appear on Routes 201 and 202 after the National Pokédex has been obtained. This isn't required in Pokémon Heart Gold, as Growlithe appears on Routes 7, 8, 36, 37 and 48.
Growlithe appears within Pleasant Forest in the Dream World after obtain more than 7,500 Dream Points.
[edit] Spin-off Games
Growlithe is a Shadow Pokémon that appears in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, obtainable by snagging it from Cipher Peon Humah at Cipher Key Lair.
Growlithe appears at Endless Levels 55 & 75, Forever Level 5 and Mr. Who's Den in Pokémon Trozei!
Growlithe appears at Mt. Thunder 9F & 10F, and Mt. Thunder Mountaintop 1F & 2F in the first round of Mystery Dungeon games. In Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness and Explorers of Sky, Growlithe appears at Giant Volcano at random on the first ten floors and 11F-19F, and at Dark Crater B1-B13.
Growlithe appears in Blazing Adventure Squad in Mystery Dungeon 3, appearing at Fire Mountains 6F-15F.
Growlithe appears at the Night Duty Factory in Pokémon Ranger. Growlithe appears at Pueltown and Union Road in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia and does not appear in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.
[edit] Trading Card Game
Growlithe has appeared in 17 sets and in the P Promos set. It is listed as a Common Card in the Gym Heroes, Gym Challenge, Neo Destiny, Aquapolis, Skyridge, EX Sandstorm, EX FireRed and Leaf Green, EX Legend Maker, Secret Wonders, Rising Rivals, Supreme Victors, HeartGold/SoulSilver, and Next Destinies (2) sets. Growlithe is listed as an Uncommon Card in the Base Set, Gym Heroes and Aquapolis sets.
[edit] Anime/Manga Information
[edit] Anime
James of Team Rocket was revealed to have a Growlithe living with his parents in the episode Holy Matrimony!. Nicknamed "Growlie," James has known this Growlithe since childhood. Growlie would appear a second time in the episode The Treasure is All Mine!
Officer Jenny has appeared with a Growlithe in a number of different episodes in many different regions.
[edit] Movies
Wild Growlithe appear in the film Destiny Deoxys and the Pikachu Short Pikachu's Vacation.
[edit] Manga
Growlithe's Manga Information is unknown as of writing.
[edit] Pokémon Information
[edit] Competitive Battling
Growlithe is in the NFE tier because it is an unevolved Pokémon.
[edit] Area Location
| Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Few | Route 7 Route 8 |
| Blue | None | Trade |
| Red/Yellow | Few | Pokémon Mansion |
| Gold | Common | Route 7 |
| Silver | None | Trade |
| Gold/Crystal | Common | Route 8 Route 36 Route 37 |
| Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald | None | Trade |
| FireRed | Uncommon | Route 7 Route 8 Pokémon Mansion 1F-3F & B1 |
| LeafGreen | None | Trade |
| XD: Gale of Darkness | Only One | Cipher Key Lair (Snag from Cipher Peon Humah) |
| Diamond/Pearl/Platinum | 8% (Fire Red Inserted into DS) | Route 201 Route 202 |
| HeartGold | 5% | Route 8 (Night) |
| HeartGold | 9% | Route 48 (Morning & Day) |
| HeartGold | 10% | Route 36 (Morning & Night) Route 37 (Morning & Night) Route 8 (Morning & Day) |
| HeartGold | 15% (Day) | Route 36 Route 37 |
| HeartGold | 20% | Route 7 (Morning & Night) |
| HeartGold | 25% | Route 7 (Day) |
| HeartGold | 29% | Route 48 (Night) |
| Soul Silver | None | Trade |
| Black/White | None | PokéTransfer or Dream World |
| Dream World | N/A | Pleasant Forest (>7500 Dream Points) |
[edit] Pokédex Entries
| Gen | Game | Pokedex Entry |
|---|---|---|
| I | Pokémon Red | Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space. |
| I | Pokémon Blue | Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space. |
| I | Pokémon Yellow | A Pokémon with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory. |
| II | Pokémon Gold | It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes. |
| II | Pokémon Silver | Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own Trainer from harm. |
| II | Pokémon Crystal | It controls a big territory. If it detects an unknown smell, it roars loudly to force out the intruder. |
| III | Pokémon 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. |
| III | Pokémon 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. |
| III | 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. |
| III | Pokémon FireRed | Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting. |
| III | Pokémon LeafGreen | It is very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space. |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond | A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer. |
| IV | Pokémon Pearl | A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer. |
| IV | Pokémon Platinum | A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer. |
| IV | Pokémon HeartGold | It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes. |
| IV | Pokémon SoulSilver | Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own Trainer from harm. |
| V | Pokémon Black | A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer. |
| V | Pokémon White | A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer. |
| V | Pokémon Black 2 | Unknown Entry |
| V | Pokémon White 2 | Unknown Entry |
[edit] Pokéathlon Statistics
| Stat | # |
|---|---|
| Speed | 3-4 |
| Power | 2-4 |
| Technique | 3-4 |
| Stamina | 2-3 |
| Jump | 3-4 |
[edit] Statistics
| Min- | Min | Max | Max+ | ||
| HP | 55 | - | 220 | 314 | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atk | 70 | 130 | 145 | 239 | 262 |
| Def | 45 | 85 | 95 | 189 | 207 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 | 130 | 145 | 239 | 262 |
| Sp. Def | 50 | 94 | 105 | 199 | 218 |
| Spd | 60 | 112 | 125 | 219 | 240 |
[edit] Moves
[edit] Via Level-up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Bite | 60 | 100 | Physical | |
| Start | Roar | N/A | 100 | Status | |
| 6 | Ember | 40 | 100 | Special | |
| 9 | Leer | N/A | 100 | Status | |
| 14 | Odor Sleuth | N/A | N/A | Status | |
| 17 | Helping Hand | N/A | N/A | Status | |
| 20 | Flame Wheel | 60 | 100 | Physical | |
| 25 | Reversal | ?? | 100 | Physical | |
| 28 | Fire Fang | 65 | 95 | Physical | |
| 31 | Flame Burst | 70 | 100 | Special | |
| 34 | Take Down | 90 | 85 | Physical | |
| 39 | Flamethrower | 95 | 100 | Special | |
| 42 | Agility | N/A | N/A | Status | |
| 45 | Crunch | 80 | 100 | Physical | |
| 48 | Retaliate | 70 | 100 | Physical | |
| 51 | Heat Wave | 100 | 90 | Special | |
| 56 | Flare Blitz | 120 | 100 | Physical |
[edit] Via TM/HM
| TM/HM No. | Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | |
-- | 100 | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | |
-- | 90 | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | |
?? | 100 | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | |
-- | -- | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | |
-- | -- | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | |
-- | -- | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | |
?? | 100 | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | |
?? | 100 | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | |
80 | 100 | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | |
-- | -- | Status |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | |
95 | 100 | Special |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | |
120 | 85 | Special |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | |
60 | -- | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | |
70 | 100 | Physical |
| TM43 | Flame Charge | |
50 | 100 | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | |
-- | -- | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | |
-- | 100 | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | |
40 | 100 | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | |
60 | 100 | Special |
| TM50 | Overheat | |
140 | 90 | Special |
| TM59 | Incinerate | |
30 | 100 | Special |
| TM61 | Will-o-wisp | |
-- | 75 | Status |
| TM67 | Retaliate | |
70 | 100 | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | |
-- | 90 | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | |
-- | -- | Status |
| TM93 | Wild Charge | |
90 | 100 | Physical |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | |
40 | 100 | Physical |
| TM95 | Snarl | |
55 | 95 | Special |
| HM04 | Strength | |
80 | 100 | Physical |
[edit] Via Breeding
| Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | |
85 | 100% | Physical |
| Crunch | |
80 | 100% | Physical |
| Thrash | |
120 | 100% | Physical |
| Fire Spin | |
35 | 85% | Special |
| Howl | |
-- | --% | Status |
| Heat Wave | |
100 | 90% | Special |
| Double-Edge | |
120 | 100% | Physical |
| Flare Blitz | |
120 | 100% | Special |
| Morning Sun | |
-- | --% | Status |
| Covet | |
60 | 100% | Physical |
| Iron Tail | |
100 | 75% | Physical |
| Double Kick | |
30 | 100% | Physical |
| Close Combat | |
120 | 100% | Physical |
[edit] Special Moves: Via Dream World
| Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endure | |
-- | 100% | Status |
[edit] Generation III Exclusive Moves
[edit] Via Purification
| Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm | |
-- | 100% | Status |
[edit] Via Move Tutor (Fire Red/Leaf Green)
| Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mimic | |
-- | --% | Status |
[edit] Generation IV Exclusive Moves
[edit] By TM/HM
- TM43: Secret Power
- TM58: Endure
- TM78: Captivate
- TM82: Sleep Talk
- TM83: Natural Gift
[edit] By Move Tutor
[edit] Platinum, Heart Gold and Soul Silver
| Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | |
40 | 100% | Special |
| Swift | |
60 | --% | Special |
| Mud-Slap | |
20 | 100% | Special |
[edit] Heart Gold and Soul Silver
| Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | |
70 | 100% | Physical |
[edit] Evolution Info
| Evolution Line | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growlithe | Arcanine | |||||||
| Fire Stone | ||||||||









