Growlithe
#58 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Growlithe
The best moves for Growlithe are Bite and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Ember and Flame Wheel deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12DPS
39DPS
Defending
12DPS
39DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
2.13DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Growlithe family. Growlithe evolves into Arcanine for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Growlithe for 45 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Growlithe:
Game images
Growlithe, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Growlithe is a Fire Pokémon. It is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Growlithe's best moveset is Bite & 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Flame Wheel | 55 | 2 | 1.32 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Darkness from Bite | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Flare from Ember | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Flamethrower
39 DPS
|
7 | 100% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flamethrower
39 DPS
|
7 | 100% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.3 | 91% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.2 | 89% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
6.1 | 88% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Flame Wheel
26.4 DPS
|
6.1 | 88% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
6 | 86% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flame Wheel
26.4 DPS
|
6 | 86% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5 | 71% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.5 | 64% |
Counters & Raids
Top Growlithe counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Growlithe Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.05
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Greninja with Water Shuriken and Surf+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
136 |
| Defense |
|
93 |
| Stamina |
|
146 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 127 |
| Level 50 | 135 |
Average size
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 19 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| 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 |