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Rowlet

Rowlet (Japanese: モクロー, Hepburn: Mokuroh) (ROW-let[1]) 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.

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What type of Pokémon is Rowlet? toggle section
Introduced in Generation VII, Rowlet is a Grass/Flying-type Pokémon and the Grass-type partner of the Alola region. It is also a first partner Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Known as the Grass Quill Pokémon, Rowlet possesses abilities like Overgrow and Long Reach. Its evolution line includes transformation into Dartrix.
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What is the final evolution of Rowlet? toggle section
Ash's Rowlet, a grass/flying type owl Pokemon, remains unevolved. It uses an Everstone as a weapon for Seed Bomb, inhibiting its evolution process.
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At what level does Rowlet evolve? toggle section
The owl Pokemon, Rowlet, undergoes its first evolution into Dartrix at level 17. Its final evolution into Decidueye occurs at level 34.
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What region is Rowlet a partner Pokémon of in Pokémon Legends: Arceus? toggle section
Rowlet, the owl Pokémon, is a partner Pokémon from the Alola region in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It's one of the three initial Pokémon choices, each hailing from a different region in previous Pokémon games.
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What real-life bird is Rowlet based on? toggle section
Rowlet, a Generation VII Pokémon, draws its primary inspiration from the barn owl. Its design also incorporates elements of the pueo owl, native to the Hawaiian archipelago, reflecting the Alola region's Hawaiian theme. Rowlet's round form and the white facial disk around its eyes mirror characteristics of real-life owls.
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Biology

Physiology

Rowlet Concept art

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 Normal Physical
1 Leafage 40 100% 40 Grass Physical
4 Growl -- 100% 40 Normal Status
8 Peck 35 100% 35 Flying Physical
11 Astonish 30 100% 15 Ghost Physical
15 Razor Leaf 25 55% 95 Grass Physical
18 Foresight -- --% 40 Normal Status
22 Pluck 60 100% 20 Flying Physical
25 Synthesis -- --% 5 Grass Status
29 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Normal Physical
32 Sucker Punch 70 100% 5 Dark Physical
36 Leaf Blade 90 100% 15 Grass Physical
39 Feather Dance -- 100% 15 Flying Status
43 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Flying Physical
46 Nasty Plot -- --% 20 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 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM19 Roost — —% 10 Flying Status
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel Physical
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Grass Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Normal Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Ghost Physical
TM75 Swords Dance — —% 20 Normal Status
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM96 Nature Power — —% 20 Normal Status
TM100 Confide — —% 20 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 Normal Status
Confuse Ray Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Natu, Xatu — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Curse * Farfetch'd — —% 10 Ghost Status
Defog Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary — —% 15 Flying Status
Haze Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Murkrow, Honchkrow — —% 30 Ice Status
Ominous Wind Natu, Xatu, Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye 60 100% 5 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 Normal Physical
Defog USUM — —% 15 Flying Status
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Grass Special
Grass Pledge SMUSUM 80 100% 10 Grass Special
Seed Bomb USUM 80 100% 15 Grass Physical
Sky Attack USUM 140 90% 5 Flying Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Synthesis USUM — —% 5 Grass Status
Worry Seed USUM — 100% 10 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
    Main article: 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 its evolutions are the only Generation VII Pokémon to be available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
    • Rowlet is one of four first partner Pokémon based on a bird. The other three are Torchic, Piplup, and Quaxly.

    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

    References

    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 458. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.
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