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Growlithe
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 1,422 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Growlithe
Growlithe is a Fire-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,422 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Growlithe has base stats of 136 Attack, 93 Defense, and 146 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 375.
Growlithe can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Growlithe is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Sunny weather, Growlithe receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Growlithe is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember STAB | Fire | 10 | +10 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Bite | Dark | 6 | +4 | 12.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Wheel STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | -35 | - | 60 | -35 |
| Flamethrower STAB | Fire | 70 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Growlithe takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Growlithe takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Growlithe
Top Pokémon to use when battling Growlithe in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rampardos
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 2 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 3 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 4 |
Kyogre
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 5 |
Groudon
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
Inteleon
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
| 7 |
Garchomp
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
| 8 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 9 |
Excadrill
| Ground Steel | 255 | 129 | 242 | 3,711 |
| 10 |
Kleavor
| Bug Rock | 253 | 174 | 172 | 3,600 |
🏆 Growlithe PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,410 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,410 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Growlithe IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 1,066 | 533 | 710 | 888 | 1,243 | 1,410 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 1,062 | 531 | 708 | 885 | 1,239 | 1,405 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 1,061 | 530 | 707 | 884 | 1,237 | 1,403 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 1,050 | 525 | 700 | 875 | 1,225 | 1,389 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 1,049 | 524 | 699 | 874 | 1,224 | 1,388 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 1,035 | 517 | 690 | 862 | 1,208 | 1,369 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 1,020 | 510 | 680 | 850 | 1,190 | 1,349 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 1,030 | 515 | 687 | 858 | 1,202 | 1,363 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 990 | 495 | 660 | 825 | 1,155 | 1,310 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 848 | 424 | 565 | 706 | 989 | 1,122 |
📋 Growlithe Forms
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Growlithe with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 1,410 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 1,243 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 660 - 710 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 825 - 888 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 660 - 710 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 495 - 533 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Growlithe with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 26 | 1,243 |
| 2 | 1,243 | 27 | 1,243 |
| 3 | 1,243 | 28 | 1,243 |
| 4 | 1,243 | 29 | 1,243 |
| 5 | 167 | 30 | 1,066 |
| 6 | 1,243 | 31 | 1,243 |
| 7 | 1,243 | 32 | 1,243 |
| 8 | 1,243 | 33 | 1,243 |
| 9 | 1,243 | 34 | 1,243 |
| 10 | 355 | 35 | 1,154 |
| 11 | 1,243 | 36 | 1,243 |
| 12 | 1,243 | 37 | 1,243 |
| 13 | 1,243 | 38 | 1,243 |
| 14 | 1,243 | 39 | 1,243 |
| 15 | 533 | 40 | 1,243 |
| 16 | 1,243 | 41 | 1,243 |
| 17 | 1,243 | 42 | 1,243 |
| 18 | 1,243 | 43 | 1,243 |
| 19 | 1,243 | 44 | 1,243 |
| 20 | 710 | 45 | 1,330 |
| 21 | 1,243 | 46 | 1,243 |
| 22 | 1,243 | 47 | 1,243 |
| 23 | 1,243 | 48 | 1,243 |
| 24 | 1,243 | 49 | 1,243 |
| 25 | 888 | 50 | 1,410 |
📖 Complete Growlithe Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Growlithe (#058) is a Fire-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,422 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Growlithe has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Growlithe in 2026.
📊 Growlithe Stats Analysis
Growlithe's Attack stat is 136 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Growlithe may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 93 Defense (Below Average) and 146 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 375. Trainers should be mindful of Growlithe's limited bulk. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Growlithe's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Growlithe Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Growlithe depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Ember (Fast) with Flame Wheel (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Growlithe has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Growlithe PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Growlithe can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fire typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Grass, Ice-type threats while being weak to Water, Ground, Rock types.
Master League
In Master League, Growlithe faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Growlithe Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Growlithe's effectiveness depends on its typing and 136 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Growlithe use Water, Ground-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Growlithe in Pokémon GO
Growlithe can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Growlithe Evolution Guide
Growlithe is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Growlithe
Shadow Growlithe is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Growlithe's effective Attack becomes ~163. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Growlithe in Pokémon GO
Shiny Growlithe is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Growlithe gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (825 - 888 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Growlithe
Q: What is Growlithe's max CP?
A: 1,410 CP at Level 50, or 1,243 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Growlithe good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.
Q: Can Growlithe be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Growlithe is available.
Q: What is Growlithe weak to?
A: Water, Ground, Rock-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Ember + Flame Wheel for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.