Growlithe Pokémon Gold: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Growlithe in Pokémon Gold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 35 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Gold
KantoGrowlithe Pokemon Gold 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 Gold Growlithe Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Gold Growlithe Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Growlithe via various methods in Pokémon Gold.
| 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 Gold Growlithe Locations
Growlithe can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Gold, including Kanto Route 7 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Route 7 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 18 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate (night).
Johto Route 36 Area
5 encounters- walkLv. 13Day10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 13Morning10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 13Night10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 15Day4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 15Day1%Very Rare
Johto Route 37 Area
5 encounters- walkLv. 14Day10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 14Morning10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 14Night10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 16Day4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 16Day1%Very Rare
Kanto Route 7 Area
5 encounters- walkLv. 18Day20%Frequent
- walkLv. 18Morning20%Frequent
- walkLv. 18Night20%Frequent
- walkLv. 15Day4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 15Day1%Very Rare
Kanto Route 8 Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 18Morning10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 18Day10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 18Night5%Rare