Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Growlithe is a Fire Type Puppy Pokémon, with a 24.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Growlithe can be found with Intimidate, Flash Fire and Justified as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Lonely Nature, based on 350 combined Base Stats.
Growlithe Stats and Abilities
Based on Growlithe Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Growlithe Highest IV Stat is Attack 70 and the Lowest being Defense 45.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 55 | 220 | 314 |
E | Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 |
F | Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 |
D | Special Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 |
F | Special Defense | 50 | 94 | 218 |
E | Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 |
E | Total | 350 |
Growlithe | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Lonely ↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 1 Attack |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Catch Rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Field |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Intimidate Ability 1 | Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle). |
Flash Fire Ability 2 | When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle. |
Justified Hidden Ability | Justified raises the ability-bearer's Attack by one stage when hit by a damaging Dark-type move. |
How To Evolve Growlithe in BDSP
Growlithe requires (use Fire Stone) to evolve into Arcanine.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution |
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Growlithe ![]() | use Fire Stone ![]() → | Arcanine ![]() |

Where To Find Growlithe in BDSP
Growlithe has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Growlithe, within the Sandsear Cave location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() ![]() National | ![]() Growlithe Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Growlithe Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Growlithe Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Growlithe Lv. 16-63 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Growlithe Weakness
Growlithe is a Fire Type pokemon. This will cause Growlithe to take More Damage from Ground, Rock, Water Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Growlithe Weak Against?
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Best Moves Growlithe in BDSP
Best Moveset for Growlithe Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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56 | Flare Blitz | ![]() | Physical | 180 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent. |
40 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | May burn opponent. |
48 | Play Rough | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | May lower opponent's Attack. |
36 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | User receives recoil damage. |
Best Moveset for Growlithe TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM50 | Overheat | ![]() | Special | 195 | 90 | 5 | Sharply lowers user's Special Attack. |
TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 165 | 85 | 5 | May burn opponent. |
TM23 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | May burn opponent. |



Growlithe Level Up Moves
List of Moves Growlithe can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Ember | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() May burn opponent. |
1 | Leer | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() Lowers opponent's Defense. |
4 | Howl | Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 ![]() Raises user's Attack. |
8 | Bite | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() May cause flinching. |
12 | Flame Wheel | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() May burn opponent. |
16 | Helping Hand | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move. |
20 | Agility | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Sharply raises user's Speed. |
24 | Fire Fang | Power: 97.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching and/or burn opponent. |
28 | Retaliate | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn. |
32 | Crunch | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
36 | Take Down | Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
40 | Flamethrower | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
44 | Roar | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs. |
48 | Play Rough | Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Attack. |
52 | Reversal | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power. |
56 | Flare Blitz | Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent. |
Growlithe TM Moves
List of Moves Growlithe can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM05 | Roar | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs. |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM20 | Safeguard | Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 ![]() The user's party is protected from status conditions. |
TM23 | Iron Tail | Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM28 | Dig | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM35 | Flamethrower | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM38 | Fire Blast | Power: 165 Acc: 85 PP: 5 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM40 | Aerial Ace | Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM46 | Thief | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM50 | Overheat | Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() Sharply lowers user's Special Attack. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Burns opponent. |
TM78 | Snarl | Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Special Attack. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM96 | Strength | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() |
TM98 | Rock Smash | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
Growlithe Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Growlithe can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Thrash | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused. |
Double-Edge | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
Morning Sun | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather. |
Covet | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() Opponent's item is stolen by the user. |
Double Kick | Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() Hits twice in one turn. |
Body Slam | Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
Crunch | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
Fire Spin | Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
Howl | Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 ![]() Raises user's Attack. |
Heat Wave | Power: 142.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May burn opponent. |
Flare Blitz | Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent. |
Close Combat | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense. |
Burn Up | Power: 195 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() To inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire type. |
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