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| * Growlithe can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Vulpix}}. Both are {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} that evolve once via a {{evostone|Fire Stone}}. Growlithe is exclusive to {{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Red|s}}, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue (Japan)}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold|s}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}}, and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}} while Vulpix is to Green, Blue, Silver, LeafGreen, and SoulSilver. Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, they are both in the {{egg3|Field}}, can have the Ability {{a|Flash Fire}}, and are yellow when {{Shiny}} from [[Generation III]] on. Furthermore, both are based on canines as well as animals of Japanese folklore: Growlithe from the {{wp|dog}} and ''{{wp|shisa}}'', Vulpix from the {{wp|fox}} and ''{{wp|kitsune}}''. | | * Growlithe can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Vulpix}}. Both are {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} that evolve once via a {{evostone|Fire Stone}}. Growlithe is exclusive to {{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Red|s}}, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue (Japan)}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold|s}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}}, and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}} while Vulpix is to Green, Blue, Silver, LeafGreen, and SoulSilver. Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, they are both in the {{egg3|Field}}, can have the Ability {{a|Flash Fire}}, and are yellow when {{Shiny}} from [[Generation III]] on. Furthermore, both are based on canines as well as animals of Japanese folklore: Growlithe from the {{wp|dog}} and ''{{wp|shisa}}'', Vulpix from the {{wp|fox}} and ''{{wp|kitsune}}''. |
| * Growlithe shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Lillipup}}. They are both known as the Puppy Pokémon. | | * Growlithe shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Lillipup}}. They are both known as the Puppy Pokémon. |
| * The [[Glitch Pokémon]] [['M 'N g]] will evolve into a Growlithe at level 120, a level unattainable by legitimate and unglitched Pokémon.
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| Growlithe is most likely based on Japanese dog statues called 獅子 ''{{wp|shisa}}''. They may also originate from Chinese 獅 ''{{wp|Chinese guardian lions|shī}}'' or Japanese 狛犬 ''{{wp|komainu}}'', which are guardian statues that resemble lions, with traits of tigers and dogs. They are incorrectly called "Foo dogs" in the West. Both ''shisa'' and ''shī'' statues alike are often found in pairs, believed to invite good luck, and used as guardians, which may have inspired Growlithe's protective nature. | | Growlithe is most likely based on Japanese dog statues called 獅子 ''{{wp|shisa}}''. They may also originate from Chinese 獅 ''{{wp|Chinese guardian lions|shī}}'' or Japanese 狛犬 ''{{wp|komainu}}'', which are guardian statues that resemble lions, with traits of tigers and dogs. They are incorrectly called "Foo dogs" in the West. Both ''shisa'' and ''shī'' statues alike are often found in pairs, believed to invite good luck, and used as guardians, which may have inspired Growlithe's protective nature. |
Growlithe (Japanese: ガーディ Gardie) is a Fire-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Arcanine when exposed to a Fire Stone.
Biology
Growlithe is a quadruped, canine Pokémon. It has orange fur with black stripes along its back and legs. The fur on its muzzle, chest, belly, and tail is cream-colored, as well as an additional tuft of fur on top of its head. Growlithe's coat is noticeably longer on its chest and tail. It has gray eyes, a black nose, and large, round ears. Its forepaws have two visible claws, while its hind paws have three toes each. Each paw has a brown pad.
Growlithe is a friendly and loyal Pokémon that will fearlessly defend its Trainer and territory from harm, even against larger, stronger enemies. It will fiercely bark at, bite, and chase away any perceived threat, including those who suddenly approach its Trainer. Otherwise, this obedient Pokémon will wait motionlessly until given an order. Growlithe also has a powerful olfactory sense. If it detects an unknown smell in its territory, it roars to flush out the intruder. It is able to smell the emotions of others, and never forgets a scent. However, strong, unpleasant smells can disable its sense of smell for short periods, as seen in the anime. Growlithe can be commonly found in grassy plains and near human settlements.
In the anime
Major appearances
James had a pet Growlithe nicknamed Growlie that he owned as a child. However, he left it behind when he ran away from home.
Growlithe and its evolved form have been used as police dogs by Officer Jenny.
Other
In The Flame Pokémon-athon!, a Growlithe appeared when Ash tried to catch a Tauros from a ranch.
Morrison introduced his Growlithe to Ash and his friends in Saved by the Beldum.
In On Cloud Arcanine, Drew and May discovered that the Arcanine they were trying to catch had a litter of Growlithe to take care of. Due to this, they decided to leave the Arcanine alone.
A Growlithe appeared in Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness! under the ownership of Tedesco.
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 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 appeared in The Power of One.
The security guards in Snubbull Snobbery owned a Growlithe.
A Growlithe participated in a Pokémon breeding competition in Beauty and the Breeder.
A Growlithe, along with an Arcanine, acted as security guards for a penthouse in Training Daze.
Multiple Growlithe appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.
A Growlithe appeared in Camping It Up!.
A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League! and Lost at the League!.
A Growlithe appeared in Secrets From Out of the Fog!.
A Growlithe appeared in Go, Go Gogoat!.
A Growlithe appeared in SS027.
Pokédex entries
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| EP033
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Growlithe
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Ash's Pokédex
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Growlithe, a Puppy Pokémon of pleasant demeanor and great diligence. It drives enemies away with barks and bites.
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| EP054
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Growlithe
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Ash's Pokédex
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Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. While loyal to its master, the Growlithe will drive away enemies by barking and biting.
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| DP153
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Growlithe
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. Growlithe are very loyal and won't move unless their Trainer commands it.
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In Pokémon Origins
A Growlithe appeared in File 2: Cubone at a Pokémon House in Lavender Town.
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 Paras Sight, Blaine is seen to have a Growlithe, which he used to track the scent given off by the cloth fragments Miles took from a frozen form of Red at Mt. Moon.
In The Last Battle XIII a Growlithe was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Koya's Growlithe first appeared in Hearts and Spirits Collide.
In the TCG
- Main article: Growlithe (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
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A Pokémon with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.
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Friendly and loyal, but also jealously protective of its territory. Carelessly approaching it may result in a bite.
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It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
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| Silver
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Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own Trainer from harm.
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| Crystal
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It controls a big territory. If it detects an unknown smell, it roars loudly to force out the intruder.
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It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
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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.
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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.
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| FireRed
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Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.
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| LeafGreen
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It is very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
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A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.
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| Pearl
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| HeartGold
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It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
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| SoulSilver
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Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own Trainer from harm.
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A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer.
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| White
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Extremely loyal to its Trainer, it will bark at those who approach the Trainer unexpectedly and run them out of town.
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Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.
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| Y
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It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes.
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| Omega Ruby
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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.
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Game locations
In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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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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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Growlithe in Generation VI
- 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
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- A black or white 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
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- The beta Pokémon names in Red and Blue listed Growlithe as Flamie.
- Growlithe can be seen as a parallel to Vulpix. Both are Generation I Pokémon that evolve once via a Fire Stone. Growlithe is exclusive to Pokémon Red, Blue (Japan), Gold, FireRed, and HeartGold while Vulpix is to Green, Blue, Silver, LeafGreen, and SoulSilver. Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, they are both in the Field Egg Group, can have the Ability Flash Fire, and are yellow when Shiny from Generation III on. Furthermore, both are based on canines as well as animals of Japanese folklore: Growlithe from the dog and shisa, Vulpix from the fox and kitsune.
- Growlithe shares its category with Lillipup. They are both known as the Puppy Pokémon.
Origin
Growlithe is most likely based on Japanese dog statues called 獅子 shisa. They may also originate from Chinese 獅 shī or Japanese 狛犬 komainu, which are guardian statues that resemble lions, with traits of tigers and dogs. They are incorrectly called "Foo dogs" in the West. Both shisa and shī statues alike are often found in pairs, believed to invite good luck, and used as guardians, which may have inspired Growlithe's protective nature.
Name origin
Growlithe may be a combination of growl and lithe.
Gardie may refer to its abilities as a guard dog, as a corruption of guard or guardian.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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ガーディ Gardie
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From guardian/guard dog
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 French
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Caninos
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Based on canine, and possibly os
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 Spanish
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Growlithe
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Same as English name
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 German
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Fukano
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From Funke, canis and Vulkan
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 Italian
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Growlithe
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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가디 Gadi
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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卡蒂狗 Kǎdìgǒu
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Transliteration of Gardie. The last character means dog
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 Cantonese Chinese
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護主犬 Wuhjyúhyún
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Literally "Owner-protecting hound"
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 Hindi
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ग्रोवलिथ Growlithe
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Rawst Berry (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Growlithe images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
