Growlithe (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Growlithe (disambiguation).

Growlithe Puppy Pokémon ガーディ Gardie #058 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fire Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Intimidate or Flash Fire Cacophony Cacophony Justified Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 75% male, 25% female	Catch rate 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 2'04" 0.7 m Growlithe 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 41.9 lbs. 19.0 kg Growlithe 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 91 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 70 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Growlithe 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
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.

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

Growlithe in the anime

Major appearances

Growlie

James had a pet Growlithe nicknamed Growlie that he owned as a child. However, he left it behind when he ran away from home.

Officer Jenny's Growlithe

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

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP033 Growlithe Ash's Pokédex Growlithe, a Puppy Pokémon of pleasant demeanor and great diligence. It drives enemies away with barks and bites. EP054 Growlithe Ash's Pokédex Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. While loyal to its master, the Growlithe will drive away enemies by barking and biting.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP153 Growlithe Dawn's Pokédex Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. Growlithe are very loyal and won't move unless their Trainer commands it.

In Pokémon Origins

A Growlithe appeared in File 2: Cubone at a Pokémon House in Lavender Town.

In the manga

Growlithe in Pokémon Adventures

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

Generation I Red(ENG) 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 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 Platinum HeartGold It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes. SoulSilver Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own Trainer from harm.

Generation V Black A Pokémon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order by its Trainer. White Black 2 Extremely loyal to its Trainer, it will bark at those who approach the Trainer unexpectedly and run them out of town. White 2

Generation VI X Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting. Y It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes. Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire

Game locations

Generation I Red Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion Blue Trade Blue (Japan) Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion Yellow Pokémon Mansion

Generation II Gold Routes 7, 8, 36, and 37 Silver Trade Crystal Routes 8, 35, 36, and 37Day

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Trade, Event FireRed Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 201 and 202 (FireRed) Platinum Routes 201 and 202 (FireRed) HeartGold Routes 7, 8, 36, 37, and 48 SoulSilver Trade Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Virbank Complex Dream World Pleasant Forest

Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Fire) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Mt. Pyre exterior (hidden Pokémon*)

In side games

Generation I Snap Volcano Pinball Lavender Town, Celadon City, Saffron City, Cinnabar Island

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 55, Endless Level 75, Forever Level 5, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Thunder (9F-10F, Mt. Thunder Peak 1F-2F) Ranger Dusk Factory

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Giant Volcano (1F-19F), Dark Crater (B1-B13) MD Sky Giant Volcano (1F-19F), Dark Crater (B1-B13) Ranger: SoA Pueltown, Union Road Rumble Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode B) MD Blazing Starter Pokémon

Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: Echo Valley; Lava: Sunny Seashore, World Axle - B1F

Generation VI Rumble World Origin Hideaway: Primeval Thicket (All areas)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
FRLG	Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Growlithe	English	United States	32	September 25, 2004
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Growlithe	Japanese	Japan	10	January 14 to 29, 2006

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold	Silver	Ice Berry (25%)
Crystal
Emerald*		Rawst Berry (100%)
FireRed	LeafGreen	Rawst Berry (50%)
Diamond	Pearl	Rawst Berry (100%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Rawst Berry (100%)
Black 2	White 2	Rawst Berry (50%)

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 13/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 0×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 Tough 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ 00Start Roar Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   066 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   088 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 1010 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   1212 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   1717 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   1919 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   2121 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   2323 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   2828 Flame Burst Fire Special 07070 100100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   3030 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   3232 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   3434 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   3939 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4141 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 09090% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ 4343 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10 Cool 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   4545 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15 Cool 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0

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

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM43 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 Tough 1 ♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 Beautiful 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   TM59 TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM67 TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM95 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM04 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM06 HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

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

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ Close Combat Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Cute 1 ♥ 0   Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ Fire Spin Fire Special 35 85% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120 100% 15 Cool 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ Howl Normal Status — —% 40 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   Iron Tail* Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Morning Sun Normal Status — —% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0

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

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Cute 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ X Y OR AS Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 Cool 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

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

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Double Kick	Growlithe (Skyridge 62)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 058.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 10.6% Friend Area: Scorched Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP I'll protect my master! 26%-50% HP My HP is getting down to half. 1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I can't protect my master much longer... Level up Yes! Leveled up! You can count on me! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Yes! Leveled up! You can count on me!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: None Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 26 Max. exp.: 31 Browser entry   Growlithe is a lively Pokémon that breathes embers while scampering about.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×2) Browser entry   It attacks by breathing fire and throwing tackles.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Growlithe  Fire

Fire Stone →

First Evolution Arcanine  Fire

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Growlithe images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

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

Language Title Meaning Japanese ガーディ Gardie From guardian/guard dog French Caninos Based on canine, and possibly os Spanish Growlithe Same as English name German Fukano From Funke, canis and Vulkan Italian Growlithe Same as English name Korean 가디 Gadi Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 卡蒂狗 Kǎdìgǒu Transliteration of Gardie. The last character means dog Cantonese Chinese 護主犬 Wuhjyúhyún Literally "Owner-protecting hound"

More languages Hindi ग्रोवलिथ Growlithe Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Growlie
• Officer Jenny's Growlithe

External links

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