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 Nature | Lonely
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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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
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Fire Stone ![]() → |
Arcanine
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Where To Find Growlithe in BDSP
Growlithe has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Growlithe
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Growlithe
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Growlithe
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Growlithe
Lv. 16-63
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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 |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Growlithe Weak Against?
What pokemon is Growlithe Strong Against?

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