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No. 0722

Rowlet

Grass Quill Pokémon

Rowlet
Official art
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
1.5 kg 3.3 lbs
Base stat total
320 Higher than 23% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Flies noiselessly on delicate wings. It has mastered the art of deftly launching dagger-sharp feathers from those same wings.
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Base stats

HP68143–175246–340
Atk5567–117103–229
Def5567–117103–229
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD5063–11294–218
Spe4255–10380–201
Total320Higher than 23% of Pokémon
HP68Atk55Def55Spe42SpD50SpA50

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

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Type matchups

GrassFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Ice (because of Grass and Flying)
2×
Fire (because of Grass)Flying (because of Grass)Poison (because of Grass)Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Fighting (because of Flying)Water (because of Grass)
¼×
Grass (because of Grass and Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Grass and Flying)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalBugGhostSteelElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

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

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

Moves

Level up 14

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
3LeafageNo additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40
6Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
9PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35
12Shadow SneakUsually goes first.GhostPhys40100%30
15Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.GrassPhys5595%25
18SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5
21PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry.FlyingPhys60100%20
24Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
27Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
30Leaf BladeHigh critical hit ratio.GrassPhys90100%15
33Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15
36Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM146Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect.GrassSpec80100%10
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

Egg moves 5

EggConfuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
EggDefog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.FlyingStatus——15
EggDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
EggKnock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
EggRoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5

Biology

Rowlet are round, owl-like Pokémon that can twist their heads 180° and are capable of attacking silently with their sharp feathers and strong legs.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Grass Quill Pokémon
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Brown
—
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

English
Rowlet
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

1 HP
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
64
Medium Slow

Breeding

Flying
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.