Introduction
Cobbleverse is a popular Minecraft modpack built on the Cobblemon mod, which adds Pokémon to Minecraft. If you are playing Cobbleverse and caught a Growlithe, you probably want to evolve it into the powerful Arcanine.
The good news: evolving Growlithe is simple. It works just like it does in the main Pokémon games — you need a Fire Stone. This guide walks you through every step in plain words.
Direct Answer: How to Evolve Growlithe in Cobbleverse
To evolve Growlithe in Cobbleverse, use a Fire Stone on it. Hold the Fire Stone in your hand and right-click your Growlithe (or use the stone from your party menu). Your Growlithe will evolve into Arcanine right away. There is no level requirement.
What Is Cobbleverse?
Cobbleverse is a Minecraft modpack from the Lumyverse project. It is built on top of Cobblemon, the mod that brings Pokémon into Minecraft with catching, battling, and evolving.
Cobbleverse adds extra features on top of Cobblemon, such as the Genomons system, which lets some Pokémon spawn in special forms. For example, Hisuian Growlithe can spawn in Stony Shores areas in Cobbleverse.
Most evolution rules in Cobbleverse follow the normal Cobblemon rules, which follow the official Pokémon games. That means Growlithe evolves with a Fire Stone — no tricks needed.
Step-by-Step: Evolving Growlithe in Cobbleverse
Step 1: Catch a Growlithe
Growlithe spawns in most Overworld biomes except deserts. It is a common spawn, so you should find one without too much trouble. Look in plains, forests, and savanna areas, especially during the day.
If you want the special Hisuian Growlithe (the Fire/Rock type form), check Stony Shores biomes. Hisuian Growlithe evolves into Hisuian Arcanine instead of regular Arcanine.
Step 2: Get a Fire Stone
You need one Fire Stone. In Cobbleverse and Cobblemon-based packs, you can usually get evolution stones in a few ways:
- Loot chests — explore structures, dungeons, and villages; evolution stones often appear as loot.
- Crafting — some packs let you craft evolution stones from shards or materials. Check the in-game recipe book (JEI) by pressing the inventory key and searching “Fire Stone.”
- Shops — many Cobbleverse servers have admin shops or player shops where you can buy a Fire Stone.
- Trading — ask other players on your server; Fire Stones are common trade items.
Step 3: Use the Fire Stone on Growlithe
Once you have the Fire Stone:
- Make sure Growlithe is in your party.
- Hold the Fire Stone in your hand.
- Right-click on your Growlithe (send it out of its Poké Ball first, or use the stone directly from the party screen).
- The evolution animation will start. Your Growlithe becomes Arcanine.
That is all there is to it. There is no level requirement and no friendship requirement. A level 1 Growlithe and a level 50 Growlithe both evolve the same way.
Should You Evolve Growlithe Right Away?
Yes, in most cases. Growlithe learns its moves by level, and Arcanine learns moves at the same levels in Cobblemon, so you do not miss out on moves by evolving early. Arcanine has much better stats — more HP, attack, and speed.
The one thing to check: if you want Growlithe to learn a specific move that only Growlithe learns, teach it before evolving. But for most players, evolving as soon as you have a Fire Stone is the best move.
Growlithe vs Hisuian Growlithe: Which to Evolve?
Cobbleverse has two forms of Growlithe:
- Regular Growlithe (Fire type) → evolves into Arcanine (Fire type) with a Fire Stone.
- Hisuian Growlithe (Fire/Rock type) → evolves into Hisuian Arcanine with a Fire Stone.
Hisuian Arcanine is bulkier and has the Rock type, which gives it different strengths and weaknesses. Regular Arcanine is faster and hits harder with Fire moves. Both are great — pick the one you like more.
Common Mistakes
Trying to Evolve by Level
Growlithe does not evolve by levelling up. No matter how high its level gets, it will never evolve on its own. You must use a Fire Stone.
Using the Wrong Stone
Only a Fire Stone works. Thunder Stones, Water Stones, and other evolution items do nothing for Growlithe.
Forgetting to Check JEI for Recipes
If you cannot find a Fire Stone, press your inventory key and search “Fire Stone” in JEI (the recipe viewer). It will show you every way to get one in your specific pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level does Growlithe evolve in Cobbleverse?
Growlithe does not evolve by level. It evolves when you use a Fire Stone on it, at any level.
Can you evolve Hisuian Growlithe in Cobbleverse?
Yes. Use a Fire Stone on Hisuian Growlithe and it becomes Hisuian Arcanine.
Where do Fire Stones come from in Cobblemon?
Loot chests, crafting (check JEI), server shops, or trading with other players. The exact method depends on your modpack and server.
Does Arcanine learn new moves after evolving?
Arcanine learns powerful moves like Flare Blitz and Extreme Speed by level. Check the in-game Pokédex for the full move list.
Is Arcanine good in Cobbleverse?
Yes. Arcanine is fast, hits hard with Fire moves, and has solid HP. It is a great team member for most of the game.
Can I get Growlithe back after evolving?
No. Evolution is permanent. If you want another Growlithe, you will need to catch or breed a new one.
Conclusion
Evolving Growlithe in Cobbleverse is easy: catch one, find a Fire Stone, and use the stone on it. A few minutes of work gets you a strong Arcanine for your team.
Want more help? Check out our Cobblemon guides and our Minecraft modpack tutorials. For official details, see the Cobbleverse Pokédex at Lumyverse and Bulbapedia’s Growlithe page.