Growlithe Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Growlithe in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 56 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarGrowlithe Pokemon Sword 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 Sword Growlithe Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Sword Growlithe Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Growlithe via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Ember | fire | Lv. 1 |
| Howl | normal | Lv. 4 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 8 |
| Flame Wheel | fire | Lv. 12 |
| Helping Hand | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 20 |
| Fire Fang | fire | Lv. 24 |
| Retaliate | normal | Lv. 28 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 32 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 36 |
| Flamethrower | fire | Lv. 40 |
| Roar | normal | Lv. 44 |
| Play Rough | fairy | Lv. 48 |
| Reversal | fighting | Lv. 52 |
| Flare Blitz | fire | Lv. 56 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Growlithe Locations
Growlithe can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Hammerlocke Hills and Dusty Bowl. The most reliable spawn is at Hammerlocke Hills, where you'll find it between Lv. 28 and 30 by grass with a 40% encounter rate.
Dusty Bowl
1 encounter- grassLv. 42-47Visible encounters30%
Hammerlocke Hills
1 encounter- grassLv. 28-30Hidden encounters40%