TL;DR. Rowlet is a grass/flying-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 320. This wary Pokémon uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day, while becoming active at night.
This wary Pokémon uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day, while becoming active at night.
Stat spread.
Total of 320. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Rowlet in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Rowlet reaches 1,058 CP at level 40 and 1,210 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Rowlet first appeared on January 6, 2024, during Rowlet Community Day.
- Rowlet
- Hisuian Decidueye
- Dartrix and Decidueye by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2024, 1-star (Halloween costume).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2024 | 1-starHalloween costume | Halloween 2024 Part II |
| Feb 24 to Feb 25, 2024 | 1-star | Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Global |
Rowlet in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Rowlet across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #992 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Rowlet.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Rowlet, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Rowlet?
Rowlet is a Grass/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Rowlet weak to?
Rowlet takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock.
What is Rowlet resistant to?
Rowlet is immune to Ground. It also resists Water, Fighting, Grass.
How does Rowlet evolve?
Rowlet evolves into Dartrix (Level 17).
What generation is Rowlet from?
Rowlet was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0722.
What are Rowlet's base stats?
Rowlet has HP 68, Attack 55, Defense 55, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 50, and Speed 42. Total base stat total: 320.
What are Rowlet's abilities?
Rowlet can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Long Reach.
Is Rowlet legendary or mythical?
No. Rowlet is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Rowlet's best stat?
Rowlet's highest base stat is HP at 68, which ranks 115th of 230 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Rowlet good?
Rowlet has a base stat total of 320, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 176th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Rowlet as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Rowlet is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Rowlet vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 230 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Rowlet | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 68 | 68 | +0 |
| Attack | 55 | 76 | -21 |
| Defense | 55 | 69 | -14 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 72 | -22 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 70 | -20 |
| Speed | 42 | 70 | -28 |
| Total | 320 | 425 | -105 |
Rowlet appears in 10 games.
Every mainline release where Rowlet is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Rowlet.
Every main-series game Rowlet is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- BreedDecidueye or Hisuian Decidueye
- WildSavanna Biome (after boosting biodiversity in the Savanna Biome) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- TransferPokémon HOME
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- GiftReward for finding at least 100 Alolan Diglett (if the chose Grookey) (The Isle of Armor; cannot be Shiny)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlNot in the game
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- GiftJubilife Village: First partner Pokémon from Professor Laventon (cannot be Shiny)
- GiftReceived from Professor Laventon (after completing Mission 18, if the did not choose Rowlet) (cannot be Shiny)
- WildCoronet Highlands: Space-time distortions (after completing Mission 18), massive mass outbreaks (after completing Request 102)
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Hala in Iki Town
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Kukui in Route 1
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Rowlet appears in 113 episodes.
From SM004 (2016-11-24) through JN146 (2023-03-17).
TCG Pocket appearances
Rowlet in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Rowlet
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.