Competitive Information for Growlithe [Diamond/Pearl]
Fire
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one Fire move; Fire immunity.
On switch-in, this Pokemon lowers the Attack of opponents by 1 stage.
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Note: Pokemon with the Flash Fire ability are immune to Fire attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Growlithe? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Growlithe, a sick Pokémon with Fire typing. Growlithe is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Discover how Growlithe excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Fire Fang
- Double-Edge / Return
- Crunch / Bite
- Rock Smash / Reversal
When it comes to single battles, Growlithe shines as a brilliant Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using brute physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Growlithe's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Growlithe recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Flare Blitz. With Flash Fire, Growlithe's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity.
◆ Fire Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Reversal is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (more power the less hp your Growlithe has left).
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Item: Life Orb / Charcoal
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Snore
- Mud-Slap
- Morning Sun
In single battles, Growlithe is known as a stunning Special Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to take down the opponent's team with lethal special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Growlithe's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Flash Fire, Growlithe's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Growlithe's fire-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Growlithe must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Morning Sun is a status move (heals your Growlithe by a weather-dependent amount).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Growlithe? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Fire Fang
- Double-Edge / Return
- Crunch / Bite
- Rock Smash / Reversal
Taking on double battles? Growlithe is a remarkable Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Growlithe's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Growlithe recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Flare Blitz. With Flash Fire, Growlithe's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity.
◆ Fire Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Reversal is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (more power the less hp your Growlithe has left).
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Item: Life Orb / Charcoal
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Overheat
- Snore
- Mud-Slap
- Morning Sun
Growlithe thrives as an awesome Special Sweeper perfect for double battles. This approach seeks to crush rivals using destructive special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Growlithe's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Flash Fire, Growlithe's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Growlithe's fire-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Growlithe's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Growlithe must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Morning Sun is a status move (heals your Growlithe by a weather-dependent amount).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Growlithe can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Growlithe.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Growlithe can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Growlithe
- Moves: Safeguard + Thrash
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Ability: Intimidate + Move: Will-o-wisp
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Growlithe's stats
- Agility
- Howl
Most notable and possible best moves for Growlithe
- Howl
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Growlithe in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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