You got a Growlithe. Great choice! These fire puppies are not only cute. They have serious potential hidden under that fluff. You want to evolve Growlithe to Arcanine. Let’s discuss how to turn that dream into a reality.
Unlocking Arcanine: The Fire Stone Secret
Forget old-fashioned leveling. Growlithe evolves differently. To get your Arcanine, you need a Fire Stone. It’s simple. No grinding to level 36 or any specific number. Just use the Fire Stone on Growlithe, and BAM! You get a majestic fire dog. It involves Pokémon science.
Think of it this way: Growlithe is like a student ready to graduate, while the Fire Stone is their diploma. Give it to them, and they change to a powerful fire-breathing Pokémon. Some Pokémon need levels to evolve, but not Growlithe. Fire Stone is the key for these fiery creatures.
Level Doesn’t Matter: Evolve Growlithe Whenever You Want
The beauty of Fire Stone evolution? You can evolve Growlithe at any level. Level 1? Go for it. Level 100? If you’ve waited that long, do it! There’s no minimum or maximum. This gives you freedom in Growlithe’s evolution journey.
It’s refreshing compared to level-based evolutions, right? Catch a Growlithe and turn it into Arcanine right away. Instant gratification! This flexibility lets you build your team exactly how you want, when you want.
The Move Learning Dilemma: When Should You Evolve?
Before rushing to evolve Growlithe, let’s pause and think strategy. You can evolve at any level, but should you? This has nuance and revolves around move learning.
Here’s the deal: Growlithe and Arcanine learn moves at different rates and different pools through leveling up. Once evolved, Arcanine cannot learn moves that Growlithe learns by leveling up. Evolve too soon and you might miss valuable moves.
Trainers often struggle with when to evolve for two powerful moves: Flamethrower and Flare Blitz. Flamethrower is a strong Special Fire-type move. Flare Blitz is a fierce Physical Fire-type attack. Both work well for Arcanine, but Growlithe learns them at various levels.
In some games, Growlithe learns Flamethrower at level 34 or 39, while Flare Blitz comes at level 45 or 48. The community often advises waiting until Growlithe learns Flare Blitz before evolving. Why? Flare Blitz deals massive damage. If raw power is your aim, Flare Blitz is key.
If you focus on speed and finesse, consider evolving after learning Flamethrower around 34 (or 39). This gives you Arcanine sooner, and Flamethrower remains a strong move. Plus, Arcanine learns Extreme Speed by level up if you evolve at this time.
The choice is yours based on your battle style and goals. Do you want Arcanine now with weaker moves? Evolve early. Can you wait to get Growlithe’s full moves, especially Flare Blitz? Hold off on the Fire Stone until then. Different paths lead to victory.
Hisuian Growlithe and Arcanine: An Alternate Evolution
Let’s take a quick look at Hisui (the ancient Sinnoh region). If you’re there, you might encounter Hisuian Growlithe. This variant is charming with a unique look and typing. Hisuian Growlithe also evolves using a Fire Stone into Hisuian Arcanine.
If you’re in the ancient lands and find Hisuian Growlithe, the process remains the same: Fire Stone equals Arcanine, Hisuian style! Arcanine embraces the fire stones fully.
“My Growlithe Won’t Evolve!” – Troubleshooting
Now for a common frustration: “Why isn’t my Growlithe evolving?!” You have your Fire Stone, used it on Growlithe, but nothing happened. Why?
First, check if you have a Fire Stone, not another evolutionary stone. Easy mix-up! Second, make sure you are using the Fire Stone on Growlithe from your bag. Just having it is not enough; select it and use it on your Growlithe.
If both checks pass and Growlithe still won’t evolve, there may be a glitch or issue. Rare game bugs can occur. If you’re online, check forums or support pages like this Pokemon Revolution Online forum thread for help.
Growlithe and Growl: A Move Misconception
Lastly, a quirky point: some confusion exists about Growlithe and the move “Growl.” Discussions pop up asking “Why can’t Growlithe learn Growl?” It seems linked to translation issues or name changes in different languages, as mentioned in some discussions. A funny little Pokémon quirk!
So that’s it! Everything about evolving Growlithe to Arcanine. Grab that Fire Stone, plan your move priorities, and get ready to unleash Arcanine! You’ll have a loyal, powerful companion ready for any challenge. If you need more info on our favorite Fire-type, check out the Monster Wiki.
