# Growlithe - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Growlithe in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Growlithe)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Growlithe
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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## Common Moves
- **Morning Sun**: 98.778%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 98.205%
- **Play Rough**: 95.871%
- **Overheat**: 94.076%
- **Other**: 13.070%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 100.000%
- **Justified**: 0.000%
- **Flash Fire**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 95.186%
- **Other**: 4.814%

## Common Teammates
- **Mienfoo**: 96.884%
- **Koffing**: 94.632%
- **Bagon**: 62.537%
- **Mudbray**: 57.464%
- **Pawniard**: 57.387%
- **Vullaby**: 39.286%

## FAQ for Growlithe in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Growlithe?
The most common moves for Growlithe are Morning Sun, Will-O-Wisp, Play Rough, Overheat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Growlithe?
Growlithe is frequently paired with Mienfoo, Koffing, Bagon, Mudbray. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Growlithe?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Growlithe?
The top build for Growlithe features a **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `0/36/156/36/36/196`. This configuration accounts for 84.299% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Growlithe?
Growlithe is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (100.000%) and the item **Eviolite** (95.186%).

### What is the most common role for Growlithe?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Growlithe often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Growlithe?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 55 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 45 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **350** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Growlithe on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Growlithe) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Growlithe
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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