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No. 0058 · Generation I · Kanto

Growlithe

The Puppy Pokémon

TL;DR. Growlithe is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 350. Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.

Fire

Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.

Height0.7 m

Weight19.0 kg

AbilitiesIntimidate, Flash Fire

HiddenJustified

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 350. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55

Attack 70

Defense 45

Sp. Attack 70

Sp. Defense 50

Speed 60

Total350

350 base stat total, the 701st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 62nd among Fire-types.

70 base Attack, Growlithe's strongest stat, ranking 48th of 81 Fire-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Growlithe on Daily Pokémon

Growlithe was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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Jun 2, 2026

Pokémon GO

Growlithe in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Growlithe reaches 1,243 CP at level 40 and 1,422 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack136

GO Defense93

GO Stamina146

Max CP (L40)1,243

Max CP (L50)1,405

Best buddy (L51)1,422

Raid catch CP 660–710 (L20). Weather boosted 825–888 (L25).

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Competitive

Growlithe in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Growlithe across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #517 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #517 76.8 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Growlithe.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Growlithe, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Growlithe?

Growlithe is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Growlithe weak to?

Growlithe takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Growlithe resistant to?

Growlithe resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Growlithe evolve?

Growlithe evolves into Arcanine (Use Fire Stone) or Hisuian Arcanine (Use Fire Stone in Hisui (yields Hisuian Arcanine)).

What generation is Growlithe from?

Growlithe was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0058.

What are Growlithe's base stats?

Growlithe has HP 55, Attack 70, Defense 45, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 50, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 350.

What are Growlithe's abilities?

Growlithe can have the abilities Intimidate, Flash Fire, plus the Hidden Ability Justified.

Is Growlithe legendary or mythical?

No. Growlithe is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Growlithe's best stat?

Growlithe's highest base stat is Attack at 70, which ranks 48th of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.

Is Growlithe good?

Growlithe has a base stat total of 350, the 701st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 62nd among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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