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No. 0722

Rowlet

Grass Quill Pokémon

Rowlet
Official art
GrassFlying
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
1.5 kg 3.3 lbs
Base stat total
320 top 77%
Introduced
Gen VII
Abilities
Flies noiselessly on delicate wings. It has mastered the art of deftly launching dagger-sharp feathers from those same wings.
See all 7 entries

Base stats

HP68128–175246–340
Atk5554–117103–229
Def5554–117103–229
SpA5049–11294–218
SpD5049–11294–218
Spe4242–10380–201
Total320Higher than 23% of all Pokémon
HP68Atk55Def55Spe42SpD50SpA50

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 42). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+103Max94No SP62Min55Scarf154Tailwind206

At max Speed, Rowlet outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 103Rowlet · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  23. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  24. 94Rowlet · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 62Rowlet · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ice4×Fire2×Flying2×Poison2×Rock2×

Resists

Grass¼×Fighting½×Water½×

Immune to

Ground0×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalBugGhostSteelElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Overgrow

    Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

  • Long ReachHidden ability

    This Pokémon's moves do not make contact.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Moves

Level up 14

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
3LeafageInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40
6AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
9PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35
12Shadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30
15Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25
18SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5
21PluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20
24Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
27Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5
30Leaf BladeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys90100%15
33Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15
36Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40
TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
TM146Grass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5
TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20
TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

Egg moves 5

EggConfuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
EggDefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15
EggDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
EggRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

Pokédex entries

Category
Grass Quill Pokémon
Debut
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
—
Original Alola#001Original Melemele#001Updated Alola#001Updated Melemele#001Hisui#001Blueberry#218
  1. Flies noiselessly on delicate wings. It has mastered the art of deftly launching dagger-sharp feathers from those same wings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Sun

Names around the world

Japanese
モクロー
Japanese (romaji)
Mokuroh
Korean
나몰빼미
Chinese (Traditional)
木木梟
Chinese (Simplified)
木木枭
French
Brindibou
German
Bauz
Spanish
Rowlet
Italian
Rowlet

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 HP
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
64
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Flying
Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Fields of HonorReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Fields of HonorReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Route 1Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Route 1Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Moon 1 area
  • Iki TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Sun 1 area
  • Iki TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5