Growlithe makes his debut in The Adventure Begins! roaming along Kalos Route 4. Remembering her mother having an Arcanine, Scarlett decides to catch it, sending Zorua to battle it. After a somewhat, quick, yet longish battle, Scarlett is able to capture Growlithe, making it her first capture.
In A Blustery Gym Battle! Growlithe is out after Zorua to battle Bailey'sSkitty, surprising the former with the Fire-type. In the same episode, Growlithe is sent out to battle Gym Leader Xenia Winchester.
Personality and characteristics
Despite only just caught, Growlithe is extremely loyal to Scarlett and loves her dearly. His favorite thing to do with Scarlett is being groomed by her.
Shortly after capture, Growlithe revealed he does not like being in his Pokéball. From his battle against Scarlett and Zorua, it also shows that Growlithe is a strong battler.
Moves used
Move
First Used In
Flamethrower
The Adventure Begins!
Dig
The Adventure Begins!
Flame Wheel
The Adventure Begins!
Fire Fang
A Blustery Gym Battle!
Double Kick
TBA
A † shows that the move was used recently unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.
Trivia
It is later revealed that the reason Scarlett wanted a Growlithe was to be closer to her mother, who also owns an Arcanine.