Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Pokémon Mansion 1F | Walking | 30–32 |
| Kanto | Pokémon Mansion 2F | Walking | 30–32 |
| Kanto | Pokémon Mansion 3F | Walking | 30–32 |
| Kanto | Pokémon Mansion B1F | Walking | 30–32 |
| Kanto | Route 7 | WalkingDay | 19–22 |
| Kanto | Route 7 | WalkingNight | 22 |
| Kanto | Route 8 | WalkingDay | 17–19 |
| Kanto | Route 8 | WalkingNight | 17 |
| Hoenn | Mt. Pyre | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Hoenn | Route 113 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Abundant Shrine | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Route 201 | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 2 |
| Sinnoh | Route 202 | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 2 |
| Johto | Route 36 | WalkingDay | 13–15 |
| Johto | Route 36 | WalkingNight | 13 |
| Johto | Route 37 | WalkingDay | 14–15 |
| Johto | Route 37 | WalkingNight | 14 |
| Johto | Route 48 | WalkingDay | 21–22 |
| Johto | Route 48 | WalkingNight | 21–25 |
| Johto | Route 7 | WalkingDay | 15–18 |
| Johto | Route 7 | WalkingNight | 18 |
| Johto | Route 8 | WalkingDay | 18 |
| Johto | Route 8 | WalkingNight | 17 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Attack
- 70
- Sp. Defense
- 50
- Speed
- 60
Abilities · Intimidate / Flash Fire
Hidden ability · Justified
Size · 0.7 m · 19 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Arcanine · Use Fire Stone
Other forms · Hisuian Growlithe
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Growlithe
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Leer |
| 1 | Ember |
| 4 | Howl |
| 8 | Bite |
| 12 | Flame Wheel |
| 16 | Helping Hand |
| 20 | Agility |
| 24 | Fire Fang |
| 28 | Retaliate |
| 32 | Crunch |
| 36 | Take Down |
| 40 | Flamethrower |
| 44 | Roar |
| 48 | Play Rough |
| 52 | Reversal |
| 56 | Flare Blitz |