Great League PvP guide
Growlithe (Hisuian) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Growlithe (Hisuian) is a Fire/Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #684. Its recommended PvP moveset is Ember with Rock Slide and Flamethrower.
Great League
#684
Niche
Type
Fire/Rock
Best Fast Move
Ember
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,495
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GROWLITHE (HISUIAN)
Is Growlithe (Hisuian) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Growlithe (Hisuian) is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #684.
Growlithe (Hisuian) can evolve into Arcanine (Hisuian), which is a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #383.
Growlithe (Hisuian) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #684 | 70.3 | Ember, Rock Slide, Flamethrower |
Best Moveset for Growlithe (Hisuian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Growlithe (Hisuian) is Ember with Rock Slide and Flamethrower.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Growlithe (Hisuian) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Growlithe (Hisuian) PvP Move Counts
Ember → Rock Slide
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ember → Flamethrower
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Growlithe (Hisuian) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Growlithe (Hisuian) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Growlithe (Hisuian) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Growlithe (Hisuian)'s Fire/Rock typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground2.56×
- water2.56×
- fighting1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Growlithe (Hisuian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Growlithe (Hisuian) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Growlithe (Hisuian)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
115% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Super Effective
109% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Foul Playdark
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
- Drain Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
47% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
56% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
42% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
89% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Resisted
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
122% HP
Ratings are shown from Growlithe (Hisuian)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Growlithe (Hisuian).
Best Teammates for Growlithe (Hisuian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Growlithe (Hisuian) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Growlithe (Hisuian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Growlithe (Hisuian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Growlithe (Hisuian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Growlithe (Hisuian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Growlithe (Hisuian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Growlithe (Hisuian)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 1,490 | 50 | 1,684,382 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 1,495 | 50 | 1,684,382 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 1,481 | 50 | 1,673,653 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 1,485 | 50 | 1,673,653 | |
| #5 | 15/15/13 | 1,486 | 50 | 1,672,520 |
Growlithe (Hisuian) Stats in Pokémon GO
Growlithe (Hisuian)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Growlithe (Hisuian) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 1,490
- Attack
- 131.9
- Defense
- 89.9
- HP
- 142
Growlithe (Hisuian) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Growlithe (Hisuian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Fire / Rock typing · Same Ember fast move · Mega Great League #198
Same Rock / Fire typing · Fire-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #165
Same Rock / Fire typing · Also runs Rock Slide · Great League #702
Shares Fire typing · Same Ember fast move · Great League #633
Shares Fire typing · Same Ember fast move · Great League #605
Shares Fire typing · Same Ember fast move · Great League #558
More PoGoCoach tools
Growlithe (Hisuian) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Growlithe (Hisuian) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Growlithe (Hisuian)'s recommended PvP moveset is Ember with Rock Slide and Flamethrower.
Is Growlithe (Hisuian) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Growlithe (Hisuian) is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #684.
What counters Growlithe (Hisuian) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Quagsire (Shadow), Sableye (Shadow) and Mimikyu are among the strongest current counters to Growlithe (Hisuian) in Great League.
What is Growlithe (Hisuian) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Growlithe (Hisuian) is weak to Ground (2.56×), Water (2.56×), Fighting (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).