Pokémon Claude Red
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Growlithe (#058) is a Fire-type Puppy Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Growlithe in Route 7, Route 8, Pokémon Mansion (1F), and Pokémon Mansion (2F) and more; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 8 (20.3%, Lv 15–18). It evolves into Arcanine with a Fire Stone. Its best stat is Attack (70), and its base stat total of 280 ranks #105 of 151.
- National No.
- #058
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Puppy Pokémon
- Height
- 2′04″ (0.7 m)
- Weight
- 42.0 lb (19.1 kg)
- Catch rate
- 190 of 255
- Base EXP
- 91
- Growth rate
- Slow
Fiercely loyal to its home ground, Growlithe barks and snaps at anyone who wanders too close, chasing off intruders without hesitation.
Where to find Growlithe in Pokémon Red
- Route 8: tall grass, Lv 15–18, 20.3% of encounters.
- Pokémon Mansion (2F): walking, Lv 32, 19.9% of encounters.
- Pokémon Mansion (3F): walking, Lv 33, 19.9% of encounters.
- Pokémon Mansion (B1F): walking, Lv 35, 15.2% of encounters.
- Route 7: tall grass, Lv 18–20, 10.2% of encounters.
- Pokémon Mansion (1F): walking, Lv 34, 9.8% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | #90 of 151 | |
| Attack | 70 | #74 of 151 | |
| Defense | 45 | #121 of 151 | |
| Special | 50 | #101 of 151 | |
| Speed | 60 | #86 of 151 | |
| Total | 280 | #105 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Growlithe
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Water Ground Rock |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Grass Bug |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Bite | Normal | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Start | Roar | Normal | — | 100% | 20 |
| 18 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 23 | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 30 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 39 | Agility | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 50 | Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100% | 15 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM23 | Dragon Rage | Dragon | — |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Growlithe in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Growlithe in Route 7, Route 8, Pokémon Mansion (1F), and Pokémon Mansion (2F) and more; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 8 (20.3%, Lv 15–18).
What type is Growlithe?
Growlithe is Fire type. It takes double damage from Water, Ground, and Rock.
What level does Growlithe evolve?
Growlithe evolves into Arcanine with a Fire Stone.
What moves does Growlithe learn?
Growlithe starts with Bite and Roar and learns Ember (Lv 18), Leer (Lv 23), Take Down (Lv 30), Agility (Lv 39), and Flamethrower (Lv 50) by leveling up. It can learn 16 TMs and HMs.
What are Growlithe's base stats?
HP 55, Attack 70, Defense 45, Special 50, Speed 60, for a total of 280.
What's the catch rate of Growlithe?
Growlithe's catch rate is 190 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.