Growlithe
#58 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Growlithe
The best moves for Growlithe are Ember and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
12dps
39dps
Defense
12dps
39dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Growlithe family. Growlithe evolves into Arcanine which costs 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Growlithe:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Growlithe, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Growlithe is a Fire Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Growlithe's strongest moveset is Ember & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 1,405. Growlithe evolves into Arcanine.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Wheel | 55 | 26.4 |
| Flamethrower | 65 | 39 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 25 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flamethrower
39 dps
|
19.6 | 100% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Flamethrower
39 dps
|
18.6 | 94% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17 | 87% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Body Slam
25 dps
|
16.7 | 85% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flame Wheel
26.4 dps
|
16.7 | 85% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Body Slam
25 dps
|
16.2 | 82% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
16 | 82% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Flame Wheel
26.4 dps
|
16 | 81% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 61% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 61% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Growlithe?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Growlithe are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Kyogre,
- Rampardos,
- Groudon,
- Kingler.
Growlithe is a Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock and Water moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
136 |
| Defense |
|
93 |
| Stamina |
|
146 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 127 |
Size
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 19 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
533 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
710 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,066 |
|
Level 40 |
1,243 |
|
Level 50 |
1,405 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 888 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,154 |