1. Catch a Growlithe:
* Route 43: You can find Growlithe roaming around Route 43. Be sure to have a Poké Ball ready!
* Safari Zone: Growlithe can also be found in the Safari Zone. This location is accessible after you obtain the National Dex.
2. Evolve Growlithe:
* Fire Stone: To evolve Growlithe into Arcanine, you need a Fire Stone. You can obtain Fire Stones in a few ways:
* Trade: Some Trainers will trade Fire Stones for other items.
* Find: You might find Fire Stones randomly while exploring the world.
* Buy: You can buy Fire Stones from the Celadon Department Store (5th floor) for 2,000 Poké Dollars.
* Secret Base: Fire Stones can also be found in some Secret Bases, which are discovered throughout the game.
3. Use the Fire Stone:
* Once you have a Fire Stone, go to your bag and select it.
* Choose Growlithe as the Pokémon you want to use it on.
* Growlithe will evolve into Arcanine.
Tips:
* Level Up: Consider leveling up your Growlithe before evolving it. A higher level Arcanine will be stronger.
* Moves: Train your Growlithe to learn powerful Fire-type moves, such as Flamethrower, Fire Blast, and Heat Wave. These moves will make Arcanine a formidable attacker.
* EV Training: To maximize your Arcanine's potential, consider EV training. This process involves battling specific Pokémon to increase Arcanine's stats in specific areas.
Now you're ready to unleash the power of Arcanine! Good luck!