Growlithe at a glance
Generation
Gen 1
Types
Fire
Roles
Coverage
Base stat total
350
Species
Growlithe
Form
Base form
Availability
Direct version data
Version records
20
Growlithe brings a Fire typing and a 350 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Water and Ground hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?
Growlithe's weaknesses
What Growlithe resists
Immune to
No listed immunities.
Where you can use Growlithe
- Direct version records exist for Growlithe, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
- Planning contexts include FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Emerald, Platinum, Black & White.
- 20 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.
Best teammates for Growlithe
These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Growlithe's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.
Sprigatitoresists water - resists ground - adds grass pressure
Floragatoresists water - resists ground - adds grass pressure
Meowscaradaresists water - resists ground - adds grass pressure
Quaquavalresists water - resists rock - adds water pressure
Lokixresists ground - adds bug pressure - adds dark pressure
Pawmoresists rock - adds electric pressure - adds fighting pressureTeam pitfalls when building around Growlithe
- Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to water, ground, and rock.
- Rock coverage and entry-hazard pressure can make this Pokemon harder to use without support.
