Type matchups
Damage Growlithe takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire type, Growlithe has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 36 other Pokémon share the Fire typing.
- With Flash Fire: Fire ½× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 350
Growlithe has a base stat total of 350, higher than 27% of Pokémon. Its Attack (70) and Sp. Atk (70) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 55 HP, 45 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail.
Growlithe can have the abilities Intimidate, Flash Fire and Justified.
How to beat Growlithe
Growlithe takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Palkia hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Volcanion hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Walking Wake hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Growlithe is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Growlithe → Arcanine) and evolves into Arcanine.
Best counters to Growlithe
Other Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Growlithe weak to?
As a Fire type, Growlithe takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Growlithe resistant to?
Growlithe resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Growlithe?
Strong type-based picks include Palkia, Volcanion and Walking Wake, which hit Growlithe with super-effective attacks.