About Growlithe
Growlithe (Pokédex #0058) is a Fire-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Puppy Pokémon. Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
As a Fire-type POKEMON, Growlithe has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Water, Ground, Rock moves. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.
Growlithe's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 350 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 55 · ATK 70 · DEF 45 · SP.ATK 70 · SP.DEF 50 · SPD 60. Its standout stat is ATK (70), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Intimidate, Flash fire, Justified, with Justified as its hidden ability.
Growlithe stands 0.7 m (28") tall and weighs 19.0 kg (41.9 lbs). It is typically found in Grassland environments. Capture rate: 190/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: Ground.
Growlithe is part of the Growlithe → Arcanine evolution line (2-stage). Growlithe is the base form and can evolve into Arcanine via fire stone.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Arcanine. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
