How to get Hisuian Growlithe in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?

Hisuian Growlithe is an adorably special Pokemon in Pokemon Go, but how do you evolve it into Hisuian Arcanine? And can it be Shiny? Let’s find out!

One of the standout additions in Pokemon Legends Arceus on Nintendo Switch was Hisuian Growlithe, the Fire/Rock-type regional form that won over players around the world with its adorable appearance.

So trainers will be glad to know that Hisuian Growlithe is in Pokemon Go and can be added to your Pokedex, if you’re lucky enough to get hold of one.

So, here’s how to get a Hisuian Growlithe in the game, how to evolve it, and whether you can grab a Shiny.

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How to catch Hisuian Growlithe in Pokemon Go

Currently, there are three different ways you can get hold of Hisuain Growlithe in Pokemon Go:

• Eggs
• Field Research encounters
• Free Timed Research encounters
• Paid Timed Research encounters

While Hisuian Growlithe was available in 2km Eggs during the Out to Play event, it normally only hatches from 7km Eggs. You can get these by opening Gifts from friends.

How to evolve Hisuian Growlithe into Hisuian Arcanine

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Hisuian Growlithe can evolve into Hisuian Arcanine with the help of 50 Candy. There are no evolution items or special Buddy requirements needed to complete this process.

Growlithe and Hisuian Growlithe share the same Candy, so it shouldn’t take too long to meet this goal. Remember, you can also set Growlithe as your Buddy to earn more Candy while out exploring.

Can Hisuian Growlithe be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, as of September 2023, you can catch a Shiny Hisuain Growlithe in Pokemon Go.

If you do manage to catch a Shiny Hisuian Growlithe, you can evolve it into a Shiny Hisuian Arcanine using 50 Candy. However, the odds of finding the new Shiny is 1 in 500, making it a pretty impressive achievement.

There you have it, that’s everything you need to know about Hisuian Growlithe in Pokemon Go. While working to get your own, take a look at some of our other handy Pokemon Go guides and content:

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