Competitive Information for Growlithe [Ruby/Sapphire]
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 Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Growlithe, an incredible 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. Want to master Growlithe's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Dig
- Rock Smash
- Toxic
Growlithe excels as a top-notch Physical Sweeper during single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with intense physical attacks. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Growlithe recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Flash Fire, Growlithe's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Growlithe's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Charcoal
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Crunch / Bite
- Toxic
- Roar
Ready for single battles? Growlithe is a decent Special Sweeper. It attempts to overwhelm foes with powerful special power. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. 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 1.1x power.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Crunch is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
◆ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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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 Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Dig
- Rock Smash
- Toxic
Taking on double battles? Growlithe is an outstanding Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to crush rivals using overwhelming physical power. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Growlithe recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Flash Fire, Growlithe's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Growlithe's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Charcoal
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Overheat
- Crunch / Bite
- Toxic
- Roar
Prepare for double battles with Growlithe as a decent Special Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with lethal special attacks. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. 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 1.1x power.
◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Growlithe's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Crunch is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
◆ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Growlithe can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire. 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 RS Move and Ability Combos for Growlithe
- Moves: Safeguard + Thrash
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- 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: 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 Ruby and Sapphire
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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