Rowlet Best Moveset
Grass/Flying at 55 Attack and 42 Speed. AbilityLong Reach prevents contact when using physical moves. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset builds toward Decidueye. Two evolutions from Grass/Ghost TermStab at 107 Attack and the competitive presence that comes with it.
Rowlet saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Rowlet's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Leaf Blade
- Energy Ball
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Rowlet saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Rowlet maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Leaf Blade
- Protect
- Razor Leaf
Recommended Teammates
Rowlet saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Rowlet maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Brave Bird
- Defog
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Rowlet Weakness
Type-wise, Rowlet takes extra damage from Ice, Fire, Poison, Flying, and Rock. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| 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 Rowlet Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Rowlet
Kyurem can KO Rowlet with Draco Meteor (107-127%). Blaziken threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (252-297%). Salazzle's Flamethrower also KOs at 133-157%.
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rowlet View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 4x60-71% Draco Meteor107-127%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rowlet View Blaziken builds →Close Combat63-74% Flare Blitz 2x252-297%KO | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rowlet View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x133-157%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rowlet View Terrakion builds →Close Combat47-55% Stone Edge 2x155-183%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
Rowlet kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Dartrix all the way to Decidueye. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 210 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Rowlet with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
How to Get Rowlet
moderate rates across 2 locations for Rowlet in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Rowlet appears at decent spawn rates across 2 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Rowlet can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Rowlet from Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Rowlet in SwSh
Step 1Rowlet ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave 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 2Evolve into Dartrix
Step 3Evolve into Decidueye
No searching required for Rowlet. You receive it at Route 1 from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Rowlet's spread. It leans mixed with HP out front. And you'll get 1 HP EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Flies noiselessly on delicate wings. It has mastered the art of deftly launching dagger-sharp feathers from those same wings.
Rowlet Guide
For a casual playthrough, Rowlet works as a placeholder. Grass/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Dartrix. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Rowlet has been obtainable in 5 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Rowlet has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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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