Growlithe in Pokémon GO
By Matt · Updated Quick answer
Growlithe is Fire type, so it's weak to Ground, Rock and Water.
What is Growlithe weak to?
Growlithe is Fire type, so it takes extra damage from Ground, Rock and Water attacks.
Defending Growlithe 
Fire
Fire Hits it hard
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Ground160% damage 1.6× -
Rock160% damage 1.6× -
Water160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
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Bug62.5% damage -
Fairy62.5% damage - Fire62.5% damage
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Grass62.5% damage -
Ice62.5% damage -
Steel62.5% damage
Leave Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice and Steel attackers at home: Growlithe resists them.
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What is Growlithe weak to in Pokémon GO?
Growlithe is Fire type. It's weak to Ground, Rock and Water. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice and Steel.
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