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'''Growlie''' (Japanese: '''ガーちゃん''' ''Gar-chan'') is a {{p|Growlithe}} that was the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} belonging to [[James]] of [[Team Rocket]].
'''Growlie''' (Japanese: '''ガーちゃん''' ''Gar-chan'') is a {{p|Growlithe}} that was owned by a younger [[James]] and his [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. Eventually, James ran away from home, leaving behind his beloved Growlithe.


==History==
==History==
===Kanto===
===[[Original series]]===
[[File:James and Growlie.png|thumb|left|225px|Growlie in its original appearance in ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'']]
[[File:James and Growlie.png|thumb|left|250px|Growlie and James]]
Before James ran away from home when he was a child, Growlie was his only friend on [[James's parents|his parents']] estate. The two were inseparable, and Growlie comforted James when he faced problems with his parents and arranged fiancé, [[Jessiebelle]]. When the stresses of home became too much, James ran away from home, leaving Growlie behind at the mansion, possibly at his request. Growlie lives in an extravagant doghouse, which was so large that {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} mistook it for being the family's actual mansion. {{an|Misty}} even commented, to her later embarrassment, that it was the largest mansion she'd ever seen.
[[File:Younger James.png|thumb|250px|Growlie as a puppy]]
As a child, Growlie was [[James]]'s only friend at [[James's parents|his parents']] estate. The two were inseparable, and Growlie often comforted James whenever he had problems, especially with his parents and arranged fiancée, [[Jessebelle]]. When the stresses of home became too much, James ran away, leaving Growlie behind at the mansion. Growlie lives in an extravagant doghouse, which was so large that {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} mistook it for being the family's actual mansion. {{an|Misty}} even commented, to her later embarrassment, that it was the largest mansion she had ever seen.


Years later, in ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'', James returned to his parents' home after hearing that they had died. However this turned out to be a hoax for them to get him to marry Jessiebelle, and after the deception was revealed, Jessiebelle trapped James in the family's dungeon. Ash, {{ashfr}}, [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}}, let Growlie out of his doghouse and it burst into the dungeon, rescuing its long-lost master. The two were thrilled that they'd been reunited, unfortunately the happy moment had to be cut short when Jessiebelle and her {{p|Vileplume}} located and attacked the two. After defeating the Vileplume and temporarily chasing Jessiebelle off the estate, James once again left home, set on giving up on his inheritance and continuing to live with [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}}. He told Growlie to stay behind to watch after his parents. Saddened, Growlie howled as James walked away from the mansion.
Years later, in ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'', James returned to his parents' home after hearing that they had died. However, this turned out to be a hoax, designed to trick James into marrying Jessebelle. After the deception was revealed, Jessebelle trapped James in the family's dungeon. Ash, his friends, [[Jessie]], and {{MTR}} released Growlie from his doghouse, allowing Growlie to burst into the dungeon and rescue its long-lost master. The two were thrilled to see each other, but their reunion was cut short by Jessebelle, who subsequently attacked with her {{p|Vileplume}}. After defeating the Vileplume and temporarily chasing Jessebelle off the estate, James once again left home, thereby giving up his inheritance and continuing to live with Jessie and Meowth. Before he left, he told Growlie to stay behind and watch after his parents, which greatly saddened the Puppy Pokémon.
 
===Sinnoh===
Growlie made its reappearance in ''[[DP153|The Treasure Is All Mine!]]'', where it accidentally blew Team Rocket's cover when they were infiltrating one of James's family's vacation homes because it was so happy to see James again. Growlie proceeded to help James until he was able to once again evade his ever-pursuing family. Though they rarely see each other anymore, Growlie remains protective and devoted to its master.


===''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''===
In ''[[DP153|The Treasure Is All Mine!]]'', Growlie inadvertently blew Team Rocket's cover. The trio had been infiltrating one of James's vacation homes; Growlie, elated to see its master once again, pounced on the group. Growlie proceeded to help James (once again) evade his ever-pursuing family. Though they rarely see each other any more, Growlie remains protective and devoted to its master.
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==Personality and characteristics==
==Personality and characteristics==
 
Like many of James's Pokémon, Growlie has a great relationship with its master. Growlie is extremely loyal to James, and it cares deeply for him. Likewise, James cares deeply for Growlie. Growlie has been shown to be a strong fighter and a useful Pokémon, despite its few appearances throughout the series.
Like many of James' Pokemon Growlie has a great relationship with his master. Growlie is extremely loyal to James, and it cares deeply for him. Likewise, James cares deeply for Growlie. Growlie has been shown to be a strong fighter and a useful Pokemon, despite it's extremely few appearances throughout the series.


==Moves used==
==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|fire||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=Growlie Flamethrower.png|2=Growlie Dig.png}}|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=Using Flamethrower|2=Using Dig}}}}
{{anmov/h|fire||Growlie {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Dig}}.png|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Using Flamethrower|1=Using Dig}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP048|Holy Matrimony}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP048|Holy Matrimony!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP153|The Treasure Is All Mine!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP153|The Treasure Is All Mine!}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Growlie is the first Pokémon owned by a main character to have a nickname. The second is [[Caserin and Luverin|Caserin]].
* Not including temporary Pokémon, Growlie is the first Pokémon owned by a main character to have a [[nickname]].
* Growlie is loosely based upon or possibly inspired by the classic character of Petrasche in English author Marie Louise de la Ramée's 1872 novel, ''{{wp|A Dog of Flanders}}'', published with her pseudonym ''Ouida''. It is a coming-of-age tale about a Flemish boy named Nello and his dog Patrasche, who later freezes to death in a chapel in front of the famous Ruebens painting. In ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'', James even mutters the famous line spoken by Nello as he lies dying in the snow: ''Farewell this unfortunate world''. This is a little more or less surprising as the story is widely read in Japan, and has been adapted into several films and anime.
** Growlie is also the only Pokémon owned by Team Rocket to be nicknamed.
** Coincidentally, a commercial for the {{wp|Dog of Flanders (1975 TV series)|1975 anime adaption}} of the above story was included on some of the early Pokémon VHS releases.
* Growlie is loosely based upon or possibly inspired by the classic character of Petrasche in English author Marie Louise de la Ramée's 1872 novel, ''{{wp|A Dog of Flanders}}''.
* There were 571 episodes between Growlie's first appearance and its second appearance, which to this date is the longest time between a particular Pokémon owned by a character's first and second physical appearances within the show.
* Excluding temporary Pokémon, Growlie is the only {{type|Fire}} Pokémon owned by either Jessie or James.
* Growlie is the only Pokémon owned by Team Rocket to never have been in its Trainer's active party.


==Related articles==
==See also==
{{Animespecies|Growlithe}}
{{Animespecies|Growlithe}}
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==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}
 
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[[Category:James's Pokémon]]
[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Growlie]]
[[Category:Animation characters' first Pokémon|Growlie]]
 
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[[de:Knurrli]]
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[[fr:Caninou]]
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Latest revision as of 04:30, 2 September 2024

Growlie
ガーちゃん Gar-chan
?
Growlie.png
James's Growlithe
Debuts in Holy Matrimony!
Caught at Kanto
Gender Unknown
Ability Unknown
Current location James's parents' mansion
HOME058.png
This Pokémon has not evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Growlithe Mitsuru Ogata Maddie Blaustein[note 1] (EP048)
Tom Wayland (DP153)

Growlie (Japanese: ガーちゃん Gar-chan) is a Growlithe that was owned by a younger James and his first Pokémon. Eventually, James ran away from home, leaving behind his beloved Growlithe.

History

Original series

Growlie and James
Growlie as a puppy

As a child, Growlie was James's only friend at his parents' estate. The two were inseparable, and Growlie often comforted James whenever he had problems, especially with his parents and arranged fiancée, Jessebelle. When the stresses of home became too much, James ran away, leaving Growlie behind at the mansion. Growlie lives in an extravagant doghouse, which was so large that Ash and his friends mistook it for being the family's actual mansion. Misty even commented, to her later embarrassment, that it was the largest mansion she had ever seen.

Years later, in Holy Matrimony!, James returned to his parents' home after hearing that they had died. However, this turned out to be a hoax, designed to trick James into marrying Jessebelle. After the deception was revealed, Jessebelle trapped James in the family's dungeon. Ash, his friends, Jessie, and Meowth released Growlie from his doghouse, allowing Growlie to burst into the dungeon and rescue its long-lost master. The two were thrilled to see each other, but their reunion was cut short by Jessebelle, who subsequently attacked with her Vileplume. After defeating the Vileplume and temporarily chasing Jessebelle off the estate, James once again left home, thereby giving up his inheritance and continuing to live with Jessie and Meowth. Before he left, he told Growlie to stay behind and watch after his parents, which greatly saddened the Puppy Pokémon.

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

In The Treasure Is All Mine!, Growlie inadvertently blew Team Rocket's cover. The trio had been infiltrating one of James's vacation homes; Growlie, elated to see its master once again, pounced on the group. Growlie proceeded to help James (once again) evade his ever-pursuing family. Though they rarely see each other any more, Growlie remains protective and devoted to its master.

Personality and characteristics

Like many of James's Pokémon, Growlie has a great relationship with its master. Growlie is extremely loyal to James, and it cares deeply for him. Likewise, James cares deeply for Growlie. Growlie has been shown to be a strong fighter and a useful Pokémon, despite its few appearances throughout the series.

Moves used

Growlie Dig.png
Using Dig
Move First Used In
Flamethrower Holy Matrimony!
Dig The Treasure Is All Mine!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Trivia

  • Not including temporary Pokémon, Growlie is the first Pokémon owned by a main character to have a nickname.
    • Growlie is also the only Pokémon owned by Team Rocket to be nicknamed.
  • Growlie is loosely based upon or possibly inspired by the classic character of Petrasche in English author Marie Louise de la Ramée's 1872 novel, A Dog of Flanders.
  • Excluding temporary Pokémon, Growlie is the only Fire-type Pokémon owned by either Jessie or James.
  • Growlie is the only Pokémon owned by Team Rocket to never have been in its Trainer's active party.

See also

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Growlithe.

Notes

  1. ↑ Credited as "Adam Blaustein"


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