Growlithe

Growlithe (ガーディ Gardie) is a -type Dog Pokémon, which can evolve into an Arcanine using a Fire Stone. Growlithe generally live in active volcanoes, grassy plains, and scorched plains heated by geothermal activity. Growlithe are usually used by police officers to battle.

Appearance
This Pokémon resembles a puppy. It has bright orange fur with black stripes. It's belly, tail, and fluff on top of its head are a cream color. There are no gender differences. much like Vulpix it's shiny form is a yellow/golden color.

Special Abilities
Growlithe can have the abilities Flash Fire and Intimidate. Flash Fire raises Growlithe's Attack if it is hit by a -type move. Intimidate decreases the Attack of its opponent when it is put in battle. Naturally loyal and protective, if it is improperly trained it often bites without warning or unprovoked.

Locations
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Name Origin
Growlithe's name is derived from the words growl, because it will growl at its enemies, and lithe, which refers to its readily bent posture before it attacks. It's name in the Beta Version was Flamie.