Growlithe Pokémon Crystal: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Growlithe in Pokémon Crystal. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 36 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Crystal
KantoGrowlithe Pokemon Crystal Pokedex Entry
They patrol their territory in pairs. I believe the igneous rock components in the fur of this species are the result of volcanic activity in its habitat.
Pokemon Crystal Growlithe Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Crystal Growlithe Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Growlithe via various methods in Pokémon Crystal.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | dark | Lv. 1 |
| Roar | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Ember | fire | Lv. 9 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 18 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 26 |
| Flame Wheel | fire | Lv. 34 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 42 |
| Flamethrower | fire | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Crystal Growlithe Locations
Growlithe can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Crystal, including Johto Route 37 Area and Johto Route 35 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Johto Route 37 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 14 by walking through tall grass with a 30% encounter rate (morning).
Johto Route 35 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 13Swarm no, Day20%Frequent
- walkLv. 13Swarm no, Morning20%Frequent
Johto Route 36 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 5Day10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 5Morning10%Uncommon
Johto Route 37 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 14Day30%Frequent
- walkLv. 14Morning30%Frequent
- walkLv. 16Day10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 16Morning10%Uncommon
Kanto Route 8 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 17Day10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 17Morning10%Uncommon