Growlithe Fur is a miscellaneous item in the Pokémon games.
Basic Information:
- Category: TM Materials
- Cost: 80 Pokédollars
- Availability: Dropped by wild Growlithe and Arcanine
Effect:
- The specific in-battle effect of Growlithe Fur is unknown as it is primarily used outside of battles.
- Used as a crafting material for certain Technical Machines (TMs) in the games, aiding in the creation of moves that can be taught to Pokémon.
In-Game Use:
- Growlithe Fur is collected as a material to craft specific TMs, which are used to teach Pokémon new moves.
- It is obtained by defeating or capturing wild Growlithe and Arcanine, commonly found in areas they inhabit.
- This item is essential for trainers looking to expand their Pokémon's move sets through TM crafting.
Game Appearances:
- Introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
- Collected alongside other materials dropped by Pokémon for TM crafting purposes.
- Integrated into the new crafting systems of the recent games, highlighting the importance of resource collection in gameplay.
Strategic Applications:
- While Growlithe Fur itself does not have direct strategic applications, it plays a crucial role in expanding strategic options by crafting TMs.
- Trainers can utilize the TMs crafted using Growlithe Fur to teach moves that can counter specific types or enhance a Pokémon's move pool for competitive battling.
Interesting Facts:
- Growlithe Fur is part of a new wave of collectible materials introduced in Generation IX, indicating a shift towards resource-based gameplay.
- The item ties into the thematic elements of Pokémon habitats and ecosystems, as players gather materials from Pokémon they encounter.
- Reflects the series' ongoing evolution in mechanics, incorporating crafting systems akin to those found in other role-playing games.