Flare Blitz
Learned at Lv. 56
Scarlet Violet
Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalBurn
User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to burn the target.
PokemonLore Pokédex
#10229
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP60230–324
- Attack75139–273
- Defense4585–207
- Sp. Atk65121–251
- Sp. Def5094–218
- Speed55103–229
Total350
/ 720
BST350
24 percentile (1025)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Brown
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #58 |
| Galar | #70 |
| Hisui | #150 |
| Kanto | #58 |
| Kitakami | #78 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #58 |
| Original Alola | #52 |
| Original Johto | #127 |
| Original Melemele | #52 |
| Paldea | #213 |
| Updated Alola | #64 |
| Updated Johto | #129 |
| Updated Melemele | #64 |
| Updated Unova | #51 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
70
EV Yield
+1 Attack
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Use Fire Stone, Use Fire Stone
#059
Arcanine
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
FlyingFire
Offensive Coverage
Growlithe's Fire / Rock typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice, flying, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Growlithe totals 350 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Attack (75) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Defense (45).
Defensively, the Fire, Rock combination gives Growlithe 7 resistances and 4 weaknesses to plan around. Watch out for Ground, Water moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 6 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 190, Growlithe is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.8 m
Weight
22.7 kg
TypeFireRock
Abilities
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Protects against recoil damage.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
75%
♀
25%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Growlithe?
Growlithe is a dual-type Fire, Rock Pokémon.
What are Growlithe's weaknesses?
Growlithe takes 4× damage from Ground, Water type moves and takes 2× damage from Fighting, Rock type moves.
How does Growlithe evolve?
Growlithe evolves into Arcanine using a Fire Stone. Full evolution line: Growlithe → Arcanine.
What are Growlithe's base stats?
Growlithe has a base stat total of 350: HP 60, Attack 75, Defense 45, Sp. Atk 65, Sp. Def 50, Speed 55. Its highest stat is Attack (75).
