Growlithe

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Growlithe is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Fire-type Pokémon, Growlithe is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

Growlithe's maximum Combat Power stat is 1405 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Ember / Flamethrower. Growlithe encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Growlithe is available! ✨

Growlithe Stats and Max CP

136 ATK
93 DEF
146 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1405 CP
Lvl 40
1243 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
888 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
710 CP
Lvl 15 Research
533 CP

Growlithe's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FireFire-type
Little CupLittle Cup
Great LeagueGreat League

Growlithe Type Chart

Growlithe takes increased damage from:Growlithe takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Growlithe takes reduced damage from:Growlithe takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Ember + Flamethrower

Growlithe's best Fire-type moveset is Ember / Flamethrower, with 5.89 DPS and 47.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Growlithe ranks #208 (F Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkBite FireFlamethrower 5.9948.44.57
      2.FireEmber FireFlamethrower 5.8947.74.50
      3.DarkBite NormalBody Slam 5.7246.34.37
      4.DarkBite FireFlame Wheel 5.5544.94.24
      5.FireEmber NormalBody Slam 5.5144.64.21
      6.FireEmber FireFlame Wheel 5.3343.14.07

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkBiteDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bite
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Bite has no special effects.
        See Bite details page ↗
      • FireEmberDamage10Energy10Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Ember
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy9

        Effects
        Ember has no special effects.
        See Ember details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • FireFlame WheelDamage55Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Flame Wheel
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.9s - 2.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy45

        Effects
        Flame Wheel has no special effects.
        See Flame Wheel details page ↗
      • FireFlamethrowerDamage65Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Flamethrower has no special effects.
        See Flamethrower details page ↗
      • NormalBody SlamDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Body Slam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy35

        Effects
        Body Slam has no special effects.
        See Body Slam details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Growlithe's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Growlithe's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Growlithe has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Growlithe in the meta

      Growlithe in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Growlithe's stats are too low to help it find a place in the PvE meta. Its ATK isn't even decent enough for taking on Tier 1 Raid Bosses and its DEF is too low for Gym defense.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🧸 Little Cup

      Growlithe is one of the strongest Pokémon in the Little Cup meta with many factors working in its favor. The Fire typing is great offensively, and Growlithe boasts a moveset that has a high energy generation Fast Move, a shield bait, and also a hard-hitter.

      With these, Growlithe is not just beating the prominent Bug, Grass, Ice, and Steel types, but also claiming impressive wins such as Altaria (despite the resistance), Vulpix, Toxicroak, Chansey, Igglybuff, Wigglytuff, and Drifloon.

      The only glaring issue is Growlithe’s low DEF, which makes it vulnerable to heavy Fast Move users like Bronzor, Wynaut, Deino, Dratini, and Scrafty.

      However, accounting for Growlithe's weaknesses wouldn't take too much thought, so this pup is always a popular pick for this format.

      🔵 Great League

      Growlithe maxes out at only 1405 PC, so it may seem limited in its strength compared to many other Pokémon, but it still takes advantage of its super viable moveset to put up a glorious fight. Other than Aegislash and Galarian Stunfisk (though it takes out Steelix), it beats other core Steel types, dominates the several Bug Pokémon in the Great League, Empoleon, Shadow Sableye, Clefable, Cresselia, and Shadow Annihilape (not regular Annihilape).

      While you should ideally go with other meta picks, Growlithe brings some real heat to battles. 🔥

      Growlithe is not strong enough to take on the 🟡 Ultra-liga and 🟣 Liga Mestra.

      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#58
      Height0.7 m
      Weight19 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Growlithe family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Growlithe in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Growlithe Pokémon GOGrowlithe
      Arcanine Pokémon GOArcanine
      Dynamax Growlithe Pokémon GODynamax Growlithe
      Dynamax Arcanine Pokémon GODynamax Arcanine
      Hisuian Growlithe Pokémon GOHisuian Growlithe
      Hisuian Arcanine Pokémon GOHisuian Arcanine
      Shadow Hisuian Growlithe Pokémon GOShadow Hisuian Growlithe
      Shadow Hisuian Arcanine Pokémon GOShadow Hisuian Arcanine
      Shadow Growlithe Pokémon GOShadow Growlithe
      Shadow Arcanine Pokémon GOShadow Arcanine
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Growlithe scaled to 0.45176470588235296x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Growlithe scaled to 0.45588235294117646x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Growlithe scaled to 0.6617647058823529x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmGrowlithe scaled to 0.8676470588235294x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Growlithe scaled to 0.9705882352941178x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.34 m0.35 m0.7 m1.05 m1.23 m

      Growlithe's height ranges from 0.34 m to 1.23 m, with the average being 0.7 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Growlithe in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.343 m0.35 m
      1′02″1′02″
      XS0.35 m0.7 m
      1′02″2′04″
      M0.525 m0.875 m
      1′09″2′10″
      XL0.875 m1.05 m
      2′10″3′05″
      XXL1.05 m1.225 m
      3′05″4′00″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Growlithe CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Growlithe's has 1405 max CP (at Level 50). A Growlithe obtained from Raids can be encountered from 660 CP to 710 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 825 CP to 888 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Growlithe can be found in the 495 CP to 533 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1405 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch495 CP - 533 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs660 CP - 710 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids660 CP - 710 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      825 CP - 888 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Growlithe Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      117 CP255 CP392 CP
      4130 CP5167 CP6205 CP
      7242 CP8280 CP9317 CP
      10355 CP11390 CP12426 CP
      13461 CP14497 CP15533 CP
      16568 CP17604 CP18639 CP
      19675 CP20710 CP21746 CP
      22781 CP23817 CP24852 CP
      25888 CP26923 CP27959 CP
      28994 CP291030 CP301066 CP
      311083 CP321101 CP331119 CP
      341137 CP351154 CP361172 CP
      371190 CP381208 CP391225 CP
      401243 CP411259 CP421275 CP
      431291 CP441307 CP451323 CP
      461339 CP471356 CP481372 CP
      491389 CP501405 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Growlithe

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Growlithe's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Growlithe.

      Fire Fire

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Growlithe Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Growlithe Candy296 Growlithe Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Growlithe Candy10 Growlithe Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Growlithe Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Growlithe Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Growlithe Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Growlithe Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Growlithe Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Growlithe Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Growlithe Candy-

      Growlithe Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Growlithe from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Growlithe in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Growlithe Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Growlithe Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Growlithe Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Growlithe Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Growlithe Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Growlithe Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Growlithe Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Growlithe Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Growlithe Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Growlithe Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Growlithe Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Growlithe Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Growlithe Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Growlithe Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Growlithe Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Growlithe Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Growlithe Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Growlithe Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Growlithe Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Growlithe Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Growlithe Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Growlithe Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Growlithe Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Growlithe Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Growlithe Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Growlithe Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Growlithe Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Growlithe Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Growlithe Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Growlithe Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Growlithe Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Growlithe Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Growlithe Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Growlithe Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Growlithe Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Growlithe Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Growlithe Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Growlithe Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Growlithe Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Growlithe Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Growlithe Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Growlithe Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Growlithe Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Growlithe Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Growlithe Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Growlithe Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Growlithe Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Growlithe Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Growlithe Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Growlithe Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Growlithe Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Growlithe Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Growlithe Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Growlithe Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Growlithe Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Growlithe Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Growlithe Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Growlithe Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Growlithe Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Growlithe Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Growlithe Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Growlithe Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Growlithe Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Growlithe Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Growlithe Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Growlithe Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Growlithe Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Growlithe Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Growlithe Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Growlithe Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Growlithe Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Growlithe Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Growlithe Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Growlithe Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Growlithe Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Growlithe Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Growlithe Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Growlithe Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Growlithe Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Growlithe Candy XL280,000304 Growlithe Candy10 Growlithe Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Growlithe Candy XL290,000304 Growlithe Candy20 Growlithe Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Growlithe Candy XL301,000304 Growlithe Candy30 Growlithe Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Growlithe Candy XL312,000304 Growlithe Candy40 Growlithe Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Growlithe Candy XL323,000304 Growlithe Candy52 Growlithe Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Growlithe Candy XL334,000304 Growlithe Candy64 Growlithe Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Growlithe Candy XL346,000304 Growlithe Candy76 Growlithe Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Growlithe Candy XL358,000304 Growlithe Candy88 Growlithe Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Growlithe Candy XL370,000304 Growlithe Candy103 Growlithe Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Growlithe Candy XL382,000304 Growlithe Candy118 Growlithe Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Growlithe Candy XL395,000304 Growlithe Candy133 Growlithe Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Growlithe Candy XL408,000304 Growlithe Candy148 Growlithe Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Growlithe Candy XL421,000304 Growlithe Candy165 Growlithe Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Growlithe Candy XL434,000304 Growlithe Candy182 Growlithe Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Growlithe Candy XL448,000304 Growlithe Candy199 Growlithe Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Growlithe Candy XL462,000304 Growlithe Candy216 Growlithe Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Growlithe Candy XL476,000304 Growlithe Candy236 Growlithe Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Growlithe Candy XL490,000304 Growlithe Candy256 Growlithe Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Growlithe Candy XL505,000304 Growlithe Candy276 Growlithe Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Growlithe Candy XL520,000304 Growlithe Candy296 Growlithe Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Growlithe

      Growlithe high resolution sprites

      Growlithe Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Growlithe’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Fire-type Pokémon, Growlithe is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Growlithe in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Growlithe in Pokémon GO are Bite and Flamethrower. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.987 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 48.431.

      How does Growlithe perform in Raids?

      Growlithe's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Growlithe rank as a Fire-type attacker?

      Growlithe is an F-Tier Fire-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Growlithe?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Growlithe: Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, and Primal Groudon.

      What is Growlithe’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Growlithe’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1243 CP and 1405 CP at Level 50.

      Can Growlithe be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Growlithe can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Growlithe Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Growlithe can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.