Dartrix Best Moveset
75 Attack at 52 Speed on Grass/Flying. AbilityLong Reach prevents contact penalties. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Decidueye exists. The moveset has moderate physical output. One evolution from the Grass/Ghost typing shift and 107 Attack.
Dartrix saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Dartrix's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Longreach with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Dartrix best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Dartrix saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Dartrix maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Longreach with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Dual Wingbeat
Dartrix saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Dartrix maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Defog
- Night Shade
- Roost
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Dartrix Weakness
Dartrix's Grass/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Fire, Poison, Flying, and Rock. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Dartrix Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Dartrix
Gengar deals 74-87% with Sludge Bomb.
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dartrix View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 4x33-38% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dartrix View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball33-39% Sludge Bomb 2x74-87% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves View Salamence builds →
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 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dartrix View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off29-34% Stone Edge 2x89-105%KO | ||
Evolution
Dartrix is the middle stage between Rowlet and Decidueye. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+20 from Rowlet). The final form adds another 110 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dartrix to get Rowlet eggs using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
How to Get Dartrix
No wild encounters for Dartrix. The 2-stage line runs through Rowlet, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 17 once you've got the levels.
Dartrix starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Dartrix in PLA
Rowlet is your first catch on the way to Dartrix. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 5-62 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RowletJubilife VillageLv.5Gift from NPCLimitedStarter choiceSpace-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetLv.48-62CaveRate 15%Post-game
Step 2Dartrix ✓Space-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetLv.48-62CaveRate 15%Post-gameor evolve from Rowlet (Step 1)Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
Dartrix isn't available in the wild in Sword & Shield. Start by transferring Rowlet from Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Rowlet to Dartrix is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Dartrix in SwSh
Step 1Obtain RowletBREEDINGAvailableLeave Dartrix with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Rowlet egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Legends: ArceusAvailableCatch in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Space-Time Distortion · Post-game, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Iki Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 1 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Savanna Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Dartrix ✓
Step 3Evolve into Decidueye
Dartrix doesn't appear wild. Catch Rowlet instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 34 to get Dartrix. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
Base Stats
Dartrix's spread isn't flashy. HP leads, Speed trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 HP EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Regularly basks in sunlight to gather power—presumably due to the frigid climate. Nonetheless, the edges of the blade quills set into its wings are keen as ever.
Dartrix Guide
Dartrix isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Decidueye to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Watch for Weavile (Ice), Infernape (Fire), and Salazzle (Poison) when using Dartrix. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Weavile is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage. Flying and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Dartrix. Long Reach is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Dartrix fills the support role. It's a mixed attacker with base 75 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. At base 52 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Dartrix does the job early-game if you need a Grass/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Decidueye before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Dartrix has appeared in 5 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves