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Rowlet (Japanese: モクロー, HepburnMokuroh) is a Grass/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII, being the Grass-type partner Pokémon of the Alola region. Likewise, alongside Cyndaquil and Oshawott, it is also one of the three first partner Pokémon of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, at a time when the Sinnoh region was known as Hisui.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Rowlet is a round bird-like Pokémon with sandy-colored feathers and a darker white underbelly. Like real-life owls, it has a facial disk, an area of brighter white around its eyes. Said eyes are black with white pupils. Its beak is also white on top, but the bottom portion is orange. Underneath, the Pokémon has two short, yet strong orange talons for legs. On its chest, it has a small 'bow' in the form of two leaves, while in back, a single green leaf hangs down to form a sort of tail.

Behavior[]

Rowlet is a crafty Pokémon that uses the art of stealth to its advantage. Using its delicate wings, it silently draws near its targets and viciously attacks them with sharp feathers and kicks before they even notice it. It's also clever enough to use tactics: if an enemy is far away, it may send its sharp feathers flying rather than getting close. If the foe draws near, it'll switch and attack with kicks instead. At night, it glides through the air on the hunt for prey, while in the day, it sleeps and builds up the energy it'll use for hunting. In battle, it has a tendency to turn its head around to look at its Trainer, showcasing a display of its observational skills.

Evolution[]

Rowlet evolves into Dartrix upon reaching level 17. Dartrix then evolves into Decidueye at level 34.

Game info[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sun and Moon First partner Pokémon from Hala in Iki Town One
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon First partner Pokémon from Professor Kukui on Route 1 One
Sword and Shield Trade None
SWSH
The Isle of Armor
From Diglett's Trainer in Fields of Honor after finding 100 Alolan Diglett if Grookey is chosen as the partner Pokémon One

Pokédex entries[]

  • Sun

    This wary Pokémon uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day, while becoming active at night.

  • Moon

    Silently it glides, drawing near its targets. Before they even notice it, it begins to pelt them with vicious kicks.

  • Ultra Sun

    It sends its feathers, which are as sharp as blades, flying in attack. Its legs are strong, so its kicks are also formidable.

  • Ultra Moon

    It feels relaxed in tight dark places and has been known to use its Trainer's pocket or bag as a nest.

  • Sword

    At a distance, it launches its sharp feathers while flying about. If the enemy gets too close, Rowlet switches tactics and delivers vicious kicks.

  • Shield

    During the day, it builds up energy via photosynthesis. At night, it flies silently through the sky on the prowl for prey.

  • Legends: Arceus

    Flies noiselessly on delicate wings. It has mastered the art of deftly launching dagger-sharp feathers from those same wings.

  • Scarlet

    Silently it glides, streaking toward its targets to get close to them. Before they even notice it, it begins to pelt them with vicious kicks.

  • Violet

    It feels relaxed in tight, dark places and has been known to nestle into its Trainer’s bag or the front of their jacket.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
68
Attack
55
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
50
Speed
42
Total
320

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Leafage 40 100% 40 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
4 Growl -- 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
8 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
11 Astonish 30 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
15 Razor Leaf 25 55% 95 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
18 Foresight -- --% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
22 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
25 Synthesis -- --% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
29 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
32 Sucker Punch 70 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
36 Leaf Blade 90 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
39 Feather Dance -- 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
43 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
46 Nasty Plot -- --% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM96 Nature Power —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Baton Pass Togetic, Oricorio —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Confuse Ray Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Natu, Xatu 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Curse * Farfetch'd —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Defog Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Haze Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Murkrow, Honchkrow —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
Ominous Wind Natu, Xatu, Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye 60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Grass Pledge SMUSUM 80 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Seed Bomb USUM 80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
Sky Attack USUM 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Synthesis USUM —% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
Worry Seed USUM 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Ash Rowlet

Ash's Rowlet.

Rowlet first appeared in "First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!" under the ownership of Ash.

Trivia[]

  • Rowlet's round body and face resemble the alchemic symbol for Salt, which represents Earth.
  • While its Pokédex entries claim that it attacks foes with vicious kicks, Rowlet is unable to learn any kicking moves in the Pokémon games, including Double Kick.
  • Rowlet and it's evolution, Dartrix are the only Generation VII Pokémon to be available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Origin[]

Rowlet is primarily based on a barn owl. Considering the Alola region's Hawaiian-themed setting, it may also be based on the native pueo owl, where they are known to live in the forests and grasslands of the Hawaiian archipelago. Theme-wise, it may be based on the alchemical symbol for salt, which was associated with the earth; plants are often associated with earth. Rowlet's round, somewhat bisected body somewhat resembles the symbol used for salt (🜔).

Etymology[]

Rowlet may come from ruffle and owlet, a baby owl. It may also incorporate round, arrow, or rowan (a type of tree, referring to a Grass type Pokémon).

Mokuroh may be derived from 木 Moku (Japanese for wood) and 梟 Fukurō (Japanese for owl).

Gallery[]

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