Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Growlithe is a fire-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 350 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 60) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Intimidate ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Growlithe. Build around what Growlithe actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Growlithe is a Fire-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Growlithe is a Fire-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.
- Water2× damage
- Ground2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
- Fairy0.5× damage
Growlithe has no type immunities.
To counter Growlithe in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Ground or Rock moves and can withstand its Fire STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Growlithe's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
