Growlithe (Pokémon)

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Growlithe ガーディ Gardie #058
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Fire ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Puppy Pokémon
Abilities Intimidate or Flash Fire Flash Fire Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #058 Johto #127 Hoenn #245 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2′04″ Imperial 0.7 m Metric 2′04″/0.7 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 41.9 lbs. Imperial 19.0 kg Metric 41.9 lbs./19.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 91 Battle Exp.: 911*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Growlithe (Japanese: ガーディ Gardie) is a Fire-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

Habitat

Growlithe live in active volcanoes, grassy plains, and scorched plains heated by geothermal energy.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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.

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 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.

In the manga

As of Volume 4 of Pokémon Special, Blaine is seen to have a Growlithe.

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 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. 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 A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Few Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion (Red only) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Few Pokémon Mansion
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 7, 8, 36, and 37 (Gold only) Crystal Common Routes 8, 36, and 37
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 Uncommon Routes 201 and 202 (dongle method: FireRed) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 55 Endless Level 75 Forever Level 5 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Mt. Thunder (9F-10F) Mt. Thunder Peak (1F-2F)
Pokémon Ranger	Dusk Factory

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 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.

Type effectiveness

Notes:

1. If Growlithe has the Flash Fire ability, the effectiveness of Fire attacks will be 0.
2. In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ice-type moves is 100.

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Bite Roar	Bite Roar	Bite Roar	Bite Roar
6				Ember
7			Ember
9		Ember		Leer
13			Leer
14				Odor Sleuth
17				Helping Hand
18	Ember	Leer
19			Odor Sleuth
20				Flame Wheel
25			Take Down	Reversal
26		Take Down
28				Fire Fang
30	Take Down
31			Flame Wheel	Take Down
34		Flame Wheel		Flamethrower
37			Helping Hand
39	Agility			Agility
42		Agility		Crunch
43			Agility
45				Heat Wave
48				Flare Blitz
49			Flamethrower
50	Flamethrower	Flamethrower

By TM/HM

Number	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM02		Headbutt
TM03		Curse
TM05		Roar	Roar	Roar
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM08	Body Slam	Rock Smash
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11		Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM13		Snore
TM17		Protect	Protect	Protect
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21		Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM23	Dragon Rage	Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM27		Return	Return	Return
TM28	Dig	Dig	Dig	Dig
TM31	Mimic
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect
TM34	Bide	Swagger
TM35		Sleep Talk	Flamethrower	Flamethrower
TM38	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast
TM39	Swift	Swift
TM40	Skull Bash		Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43			Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM46			Thief	Thief
TM50	Substitute		Overheat	Overheat
TM58				Endure
TM61				Will-o-Wisp
TM78				Captivate
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Natural Gift
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
HM04			Strength	Strength
HM06			Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By breeding

• Body Slam
• Crunch
• Fire Spin
• Flamethrower
• Heat Wave
• Howl
• Safeguard
• Thrash

By tutoring

In Pokémon Crystal Only:

• Flamethrower

In Pokémon FireRed, Pokémon LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:

• Body Slam
• Double-Edge
• Mimic
• Substitute

In Pokémon Emerald Only:

• Endure
• Sleep Talk
• Snore
• Swagger
• Swift

Special Moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Growlithe knows Shadow Blitz and Shadow Wave as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Charm after being purified.

Trivia

• Growlithe's original name was "Flame".
• Shiny Growlithe are orange-gold instead of orange-red.

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

• German: Fukano
• French: Caninos - Based off of the word canine. Os means bone.
• Korean: 가디 Gadi

Related articles

• Growlie
• Jenny's Growlithe

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Great Paws of Fire, the fanlisting for Growlithe at The Anime Fanlistings Network

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