058 rbspr058.gif gby058.gif Growlithe ガーディ (Gādi) Puppy Pokémon Fire GROWL-ith 2'04" 42 lbs. Very protective of its territory. It will bark, and bite to repel intruders from its space. A Pokémon with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.

gby058.gif Growlithe Arcanine (Fire Stone)

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55 70 45 60 50 280 Ground (2x), Rock (2x), and Water (2x) Normal (1x), Ice (1x), Fighting (1x), Flying (1x), Poison (1x), Ghost (1x), Electric (1x), Psychic (1x), and Dragon (1x) Bug (½x), Fire (½x), and Grass (½x) None Few Routes 7, and 8, and the Pokémon Mansion Few Trade Few Pokémon Mansion Bite Start Start Normal 60 100% 25 (max. 40) The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. Roar Start Start Normal - 100% 20 (max. 32) The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. Ember 18 18 Fire 40 100% 25 (max. 40) The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn. Leer 23 23 Normal - 100% 30 (max. 48) The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced. Take Down 30 30 Normal 90 85% 20 (max. 32) A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. Agility 39 39 Psychic - -% 30 (max. 48) The user relaxes, and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. Flamethrower 50 50 Fire 95 100% 15 (max. 24) The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn. Toxic TM06 TM06 Poison - 85% 10 (max. 16) A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. Body Slam TM08 TM08 Normal 85 100% 15 (max. 24) The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed. Take Down TM09 TM09 Normal 90 85% 20 (max. 32) A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. Double-Edge TM10 TM10 Normal 120 100% 15 (max. 24) A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. Rage TM20 TM20 Normal 20 100% 20 (max. 32) While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle. Dragon Rage TM23 TM23 Dragon Varies 100% 10 (max. 16) The foe is stricken by a shock wave. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage. Dig TM28 TM28 Ground 80 100% 10 (max. 16) The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. Mimic TM31 TM31 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle. Double Team TM32 TM32 Normal - -% 15 (max. 24) By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. Reflect TM33 TM33 Psychic - -% 20 (max. 32) A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. Bide TM34 TM34 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. Fire Blast TM38 TM38 Fire 120 85% 5 (max. 8) The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. Swift TM39 TM39 Normal 60 -% 20 (max. 32) Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. Skull Bash TM40 TM40 Normal 100 100% 15 (max. 24) The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn. Rest TM44 TM44 Psychic - -% 10 (max. 16) The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem. Substitute TM50 TM50 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. Growlithe resembles a puppy. It has bright orange fur with black stripes. Its belly, tail, and fluff on top of its head are a cream color. Growlithe can spit fire. It has a powerful sense of smell to identify the emotions of others. Upon getting a scent, it will not forget it, no matter what. Extremely loyal, this Pokémon fiercely defends its Trainer. Growlithe live in active volcanoes, grassy plains, and scorched plains heated by geothermal energy. (Unconfirmed!) Growlithe is most likely based on Japanese 獅子 shishi, or 狛犬 koma-inu. They are mythical creatures that share traits with lions, tigers, and dogs. Statues of them in pairs are used as guardians, and to invite good luck. Growlithe's name is likely a combination of "growl", and "lithe," meaning limber or flexible.