Growlithe (Hisuian)
Fire/Rock-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Arcanine (Hisuian) 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 (Hisuian) takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 389
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Eggs
- 7 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 755 CP
Growlithe (Hisuian) moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Rock Slide STAB | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Growlithe (Hisuian) raid guide
Best counters against Growlithe (Hisuian)
How to get Growlithe (Hisuian)
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 7 km eggs · shiny possible
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Growlithe (Hisuian) 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 | 30 | 1,143 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 30 | 1,237 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 721 | 774 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 897 | 963 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 721 | 774 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 545 | 585 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 721 | 774 |
Is Growlithe (Hisuian) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Growlithe (Hisuian) 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 (92 Defense / 155 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.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 18 |
| Lv 2 | 58 |
| Lv 3 | 98 |
| Lv 4 | 138 |
| Lv 5 | 178 |
| Lv 6 | 218 |
| Lv 7 | 258 |
| Lv 8 | 298 |
| Lv 9 | 338 |
| Lv 10 | 377 |
| Lv 11 | 415 |
| Lv 12 | 453 |
| Lv 13 | 491 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 529 |
| Lv 15 | 566 |
| Lv 16 | 604 |
| Lv 17 | 642 |
| Lv 18 | 680 |
| Lv 19 | 717 |
| Lv 20 | 755 |
| Lv 21 | 793 |
| Lv 22 | 831 |
| Lv 23 | 869 |
| Lv 24 | 906 |
| Lv 25 | 944 |
| Lv 26 | 982 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,020 |
| Lv 28 | 1,058 |
| Lv 29 | 1,095 |
| Lv 30 | 1,133 |
| Lv 31 | 1,152 |
| Lv 32 | 1,171 |
| Lv 33 | 1,190 |
| Lv 34 | 1,209 |
| Lv 35 | 1,228 |
| Lv 36 | 1,246 |
| Lv 37 | 1,265 |
| Lv 38 | 1,284 |
| Lv 39 | 1,303 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,322 |
| Lv 41 | 1,339 |
| Lv 42 | 1,356 |
| Lv 43 | 1,373 |
| Lv 44 | 1,390 |
| Lv 45 | 1,407 |
| Lv 46 | 1,424 |
| Lv 47 | 1,442 |
| Lv 48 | 1,459 |
| Lv 49 | 1,477 |
| Lv 50 | 1,495 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0058
- Form
- Hisuian
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 22.70 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0058_POKEMON_GROWLITHE_HISUIAN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Growlithe (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO?
Growlithe (Hisuian)'s best moveset is Bite (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Growlithe (Hisuian)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Growlithe (Hisuian) takes super effective damage from Ground, Water, Fighting, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Ground, Water (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Fire, Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Growlithe (Hisuian)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Growlithe (Hisuian) reaches 1,495 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,322 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 (Hisuian)?
A perfect 15/15/15 Growlithe (Hisuian) shows 755 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 944 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.
How do you get Growlithe (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO?
Growlithe (Hisuian) spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 7 km eggs. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Growlithe (Hisuian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Growlithe (Hisuian) is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.