As a Fire/Rock type, Hisuian Growlithe has 4 weaknesses, 7 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Fire/Rock typing.

With Flash Fire: Fire ¼× → 0×

Base stats

HP: 60
Attack: 75
Defense: 45
Sp. Atk: 65
Sp. Def: 50
Speed: 55
Total: 350

Hisuian Growlithe has a base stat total of 350, higher than 27% of Pokémon. Its Attack (75) and Sp. Atk (65) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 45 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail.

Hisuian Growlithe can have the abilities Intimidate, Flash Fire and Rock Head.

How to beat Hisuian Growlithe

The best way to beat Hisuian Growlithe is with Ground and Water moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting and Rock moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Garchomp hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Fire and Rock moves. Zygarde hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Fire and Rock moves. Keldeo hits for 4× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire and Rock moves.

Evolution

Hisuian Growlithe is an alternate form of Growlithe, so it shares Growlithe's evolution line.

Best counters to Hisuian Growlithe

Other Fire/Rock Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Hisuian Growlithe weak to?

As a Fire/Rock type, Hisuian Growlithe takes super-effective damage from Ground (4×), Water (4×), Fighting and Rock moves.

What is Hisuian Growlithe resistant to?

Hisuian Growlithe resists Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug, Ice, Fairy and Fire (¼×) moves.

What are the best counters to Hisuian Growlithe?

Strong type-based picks include Garchomp, Zygarde and Keldeo, which hit Hisuian Growlithe with super-effective attacks.