Pokédex

Growlithe Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Growlithe official artwork

Growlithe (#0058) is a Fire-type Puppy Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It stands 0.7 m tall, weighs 19 kg and has a base stat total of 350, with its highest base stat in Attack (70). Its abilities are Intimidate and Flash Fire, with Justified as its Hidden Ability. Growlithe is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock attacks.

They patrol their territory in pairs. I believe the igneous rock components in the fur of this species are the result of volcanic activity in its habitat.

Growlithe base stats

  • HP: 55
  • Attack: 70
  • Defense: 45
  • Sp. Atk: 70
  • Sp. Def: 50
  • Speed: 60
  • Total: 350

Abilities

  • Intimidate
  • Flash Fire
  • Justified (Hidden)

Growlithe type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Water (2x)
  • Ground (2x)
  • Rock (2x)

Resists

  • Fire (0.5x)
  • Grass (0.5x)
  • Ice (0.5x)
  • Bug (0.5x)
  • Steel (0.5x)
  • Fairy (0.5x)

Growlithe evolution chain

Growlithe level-up moveset

  • Lv. 1: Ember
  • Lv. 1: Leer
  • Lv. 4: Howl
  • Lv. 8: Bite
  • Lv. 12: Flame Wheel
  • Lv. 16: Helping Hand
  • Lv. 20: Agility
  • Lv. 24: Fire Fang
  • Lv. 28: Retaliate
  • Lv. 32: Crunch
  • Lv. 36: Take Down
  • Lv. 40: Flamethrower
  • Lv. 44: Roar
  • Lv. 48: Play Rough
  • Lv. 52: Reversal
  • Lv. 56: Flare Blitz