Rowlet (Japanese: モクロー Mokuroh) is a dual-type Grass/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
It evolves into Dartrix starting at level 17, which evolves into Decidueye starting at level 34.
In Hisui, it evolves into Dartrix starting at level 17, which evolves into Hisuian Decidueye starting at level 36.
Along with Litten and Popplio, Rowlet is one of the three first partner Pokémon of Alola available at the beginning of Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. They were also the second Generation VII Pokémon to be revealed to the public on May 10, 2016.
Rowlet is also one of the three first partner Pokémon of Hisui in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, alongside Cyndaquil and Oshawott.
Biology
Rowlet's quirky physiology and abilities
Rowlet is a small, avian Pokémon resembling a young owl with a round body and short legs. Its plumage is primarily beige with a white underside and facial disc. The facial disc itself is in the shape of two overlapping circles. It has large black eyes and a stubby beak. The top part of its beak is white, while the lower half is orange-brown. Its feet have two forward-facing toes and one backward-facing toe; they are the same color as the lower half of its beak. Two leaves sprout from its chest arranged to resemble a bowtie. Additional leaves form its tail and line the undersides of its wings.
A nocturnal Pokémon, it will store energy during the day through photosynthesis. It approaches opponents by silently gliding, before unleashing a volley of kicks. This Pokémon can rotate its head almost 180 degrees and has excellent night vision.[1] Its feathers are as sharp as blades, which it launches at foes from the air. Rowlet feels most relaxed in tight, dark spaces. Rowlet is known to even nestle into its Trainer's bag or the front of their jacket. It has been recently seen living in the Terarium of Blueberry Academy.
Rowlet and its evolved forms are the only known Pokémon that can have the Ability Long Reach.
Evolution
Rowlet evolves into Dartrix, which evolves into Decidueye.
In Hisui, it evolves into Dartrix, which evolves into Hisuian Decidueye.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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Alola #001
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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This wary Pokémon uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day, while becoming active at night.
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Moon
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Silently it glides, drawing near its targets. Before they even notice it, it begins to pelt them with vicious kicks.
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Ultra Sun
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It sends its feathers, which are as sharp as blades, flying in attack. Its legs are strong, so its kicks are also formidable.
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Ultra Moon
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It feels relaxed in tight, dark places and has been known to use its Trainer's pocket or bag as a nest.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #—
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #001
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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Sword
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At a distance, it launches its sharp feathers while flying about. If the enemy gets too close, Rowlet switches tactics and delivers vicious kicks.*
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Shield
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During the day, it builds up energy via photosynthesis. At night, it flies silently through the sky, on the prowl for prey.*
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Legends: Arceus
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Flies noiselessly on delicate wings. It has mastered the art of deftly launching dagger-sharp feathers from those same wings.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #—
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #218
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Scarlet
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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.
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Violet
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It feels relaxed in tight, dark places and has been known to nestle into its Trainer’s bag or the front of their jacket.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VIII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
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Cross-Generation
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Shuffle
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Masters EX
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Café ReMix
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Complete Eevee Latte recipe October & November Goals 2021: Level 15 (Grass quill cap) December Goals premium pass 2021: Level 30 (Dapper attire)
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In events
In-game events
Games
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Event
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Gigantamax
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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SwSh
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Wild Area News
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No
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hide
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17, 30, 40, 50, 60
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October 1 to 3, 2021
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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68
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128 - 175
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246 - 340
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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42
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42 - 103
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80 - 201
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Total: 320
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rowlet
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rowlet
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rowlet
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Rowlet
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rowlet
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rowlet
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rowlet
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Side game data
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Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
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Friendship Item: Meadow Plate (450)
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★✰✰✰✰: +0% ★★✰✰✰: +50% (7) ★★★✰✰: +140% (10) ★★★★✰: +300% (19) ★★★★★: +500% (24)
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Skill: Grants lots of Coins
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Recovery time: 4 hours
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Attack: 69
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Base Defense: 49
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Ash caught a Rowlet in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!, which also marked the species' debut. It has a naive and relaxed personality and is rather inexperienced.
Other
In The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1), Ash temporarily caught a Rowlet while visiting a Sinnoh Fest in Canalave City.
Minor appearances
A Rowlet briefly appeared alongside a Litten and Popplio in I Choose You!.
A Trainer's Rowlet appeared in From Z to Shining Z!, where it watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and Tapu Koko.
A Rowlet appeared in a fantasy alongside the other first partner Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
Three Rowlet appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), under the ownership of students of Indigo Academy. Another appeared during a flashback.
A Rowlet appeared in HZ057, under the ownership of a student.
A Trainer's Rowlet appeared in HZ058.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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SM004
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Rowlet
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Rotom Pokédex
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Rowlet, the Grass Quill Pokémon. A Grass and Flying type. It stores energy during the day from photosynthesis. It swoops down without making a sound and unleashes a powerful kick without being noticed.
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GOTCHA!
A Rowlet briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
POKÉTOON
A Rowlet appeared in The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero.
A Rowlet appeared in Wait for Me, Magikarp!.
Pokémon Evolutions
A Rowlet briefly appeared playing with some children in The Eclipse.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Moon's Rowlet
Moon once owned a Rowlet that first appeared in The Delivery of Rotom and the Girl. Professor Kukui allowed Moon to keep Rowlet after seeing how close the two had become after their first encounter. Prior to Adventure in the Dark Dimension, he evolved into Dartrix and later evolved into a Decidueye in Regeneration!! The Power of the Sun and the Moon!.
Pokémon Horizon
A Rowlet appeared in Journey to a New Horizon, under the ownership of Mana. It later fully evolved into a Decidueye.
A Rowlet appeared in a fantasy in Traveling Trainer Tokio.
Pokémon Journeys
- Main article: Ash's Rowlet
Ash's Rowlet appeared in a fantasy in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Rowlet (TCG)
Other Appearances
Rowlet appears as a Spirit.
Trivia
- Including those that gain a new type upon their first Evolution, Rowlet is the only first partner Pokémon whose secondary typing does not remain the same throughout its evolutionary line, with both Alolan and Hisuian Decidueye losing the Flying type and gaining Ghost and Fighting, respectively.
- Rowlet's Japanese name and its romanization were revealed in a tweet of their trademark on April 17, 2016.[2]
- Rowlet and its evolved forms have several distinctions:
- They are the only Grass-type Pokémon in the Flying Egg Group.
- They are the only Pokémon introduced in Generation VII to be in the Hisuian Pokédex.
- They are the only Grass-type first partner Pokémon family whose Pokédex color is not green. Instead, their Pokédex color is brown.
Origin
Rowlet is based on an owl, sharing the most similarities with members of the Tytonidae family — species collectively known as "barn owls" that have heart-shaped faces and dark eyes. In particular, it closely resembles the common barn owl, which was introduced to Hawaii, the region which Alola was based on. Furthermore, Rowlet's Grass type might be a reference to grass owls or the local pueo owl, known for flying over grassy areas on the Hawaiian Islands.
Name origin
Rowlet may be a combination of root, round, or arrow, and owlet (a young owl).
Mokuroh may be a combination of 木 moku (wood) and 梟 fukurō (owl).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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モクロー Mokuroh
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From 木 moku and 梟 fukurō
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French
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Brindibou
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From brindille and hibou
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Spanish
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Rowlet
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Same as English name
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German
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Bauz
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From Baum and Kauz
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Italian
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Rowlet
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Same as English name
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Korean
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나몰빼미 Namolppaemi
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From 나무 namu and 올빼미 olppaemi
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Mandarin Chinese
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木木梟 / 木木枭 Mùmùxiāo
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From 木 mù and 梟 / 枭 xiāo
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Cantonese Chinese
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木木梟 Muhkmuhkhīu
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From 木 muhk and 梟 hīu
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More languages
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Hindi
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वुडलू Woodloo
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From wood and उल्लू ullū
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Russian
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Роулет Roulet
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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โมคุโร Mokhuro
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Transcription of Japanese name
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See also
References
External links
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