Where to Find Growlithe in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Learn where to find Growlithe in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet so you can catch one early.

Growlithe is the popular Fire-type Generation I Pokemon, and it’s one that many Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players may want to find and catch for themselves early on in their adventures through Paldea. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly where to find Growlithe in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet so you can catch one for your collection.

Where to Find Growlithe (Pokemon Scarlet and Violet)

Growlite is found in the eastern Paldea region, west of the Pokemon Center in Artazon. 

To find Growlithe in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, travel to the Pokemon Center in Artazon, and head west to the red canyon area. Artazon is in the eastern Paldea region, in case you’re unsure of the location. Growlithe can be seen roaming around this area during the daytime. 

Refer to the map below for an exact location if you need some help pinpointing it on the map.

Pokemon SV Scarlet Location

As for catching a Growlithe, you may need to do some leveling beforehand. The Growlithe Pokemon in this area are around Level 17, so catching one may be a challenge depending on your Trainer level. Growlithe in this area can range anywhere from Level 17 to 23.

When you find Growlithe, it can have Intimidate, Flash Fire, or the hidden ability called Justified (rare chance). If you want to evolve Growlithe into Arcanine, you’ll need to use a Fire Stone. You can also find Arcanine in the North Province of Paldea. 

That’s everything you need to know about how to catch Growlithe in Pokemon SV. You can check out our Pokemon section for more guides and walkthroughs for Pokemon SV and other Pokemon games.