Growlithe
Fire-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Arcanine for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on Flamethrower. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Growlithe takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 375
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 710 CP
Growlithe moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Flame Wheel STAB | Fire | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Flame Wheel | Fire | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Growlithe is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Growlithe
How to get Growlithe
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Growlithe knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 28 | 1,074 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 28 | 1,163 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 677 | 728 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 842 | 906 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 677 | 728 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 511 | 550 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 677 | 728 |
Is Growlithe good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Growlithe has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (93 Defense / 146 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Growlithe deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 17 |
| Lv 2 | 55 |
| Lv 3 | 92 |
| Lv 4 | 130 |
| Lv 5 | 167 |
| Lv 6 | 205 |
| Lv 7 | 242 |
| Lv 8 | 280 |
| Lv 9 | 317 |
| Lv 10 | 355 |
| Lv 11 | 390 |
| Lv 12 | 426 |
| Lv 13 | 461 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 497 |
| Lv 15 | 533 |
| Lv 16 | 568 |
| Lv 17 | 604 |
| Lv 18 | 639 |
| Lv 19 | 675 |
| Lv 20 | 710 |
| Lv 21 | 746 |
| Lv 22 | 781 |
| Lv 23 | 817 |
| Lv 24 | 852 |
| Lv 25 | 888 |
| Lv 26 | 923 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 959 |
| Lv 28 | 994 |
| Lv 29 | 1,030 |
| Lv 30 | 1,066 |
| Lv 31 | 1,083 |
| Lv 32 | 1,101 |
| Lv 33 | 1,119 |
| Lv 34 | 1,137 |
| Lv 35 | 1,154 |
| Lv 36 | 1,172 |
| Lv 37 | 1,190 |
| Lv 38 | 1,208 |
| Lv 39 | 1,225 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,243 |
| Lv 41 | 1,259 |
| Lv 42 | 1,275 |
| Lv 43 | 1,291 |
| Lv 44 | 1,307 |
| Lv 45 | 1,323 |
| Lv 46 | 1,339 |
| Lv 47 | 1,356 |
| Lv 48 | 1,372 |
| Lv 49 | 1,389 |
| Lv 50 | 1,405 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0058
- Height
- 0.70 m
- Weight
- 19.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0058_POKEMON_GROWLITHE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Growlithe in Pokemon GO?
Growlithe's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Growlithe's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Growlithe takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Growlithe's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Growlithe reaches 1,405 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,243 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Growlithe?
A perfect 15/15/15 Growlithe shows 710 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 888 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Growlithe better than regular Growlithe?
Shadow Growlithe deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Growlithe in Pokemon GO?
Growlithe spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Growlithe be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Growlithe depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.