Competitive Information for Rowlet [Sword/Shield]
Grass / Flying
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Grass attacks.
This Pokemon's attacks do not make contact with the target.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Rowlet? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Rowlet, a rad Pokémon ready to dominate with its Grass and Flying typing! Rowlet is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, and Rock-typed attacks. Delve into Rowlet's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Yache Berry / Shell Bell
Ability: Long Reach
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 Def / 76 SpD
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Leaf Blade / Seed Bomb
- Knock Off / Sucker Punch
- Shadow Claw / Shadow Sneak
Taking on single battles? Rowlet is a first-rate Physical Sweeper. It's meant to crush rivals using intense physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Rowlet recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Long Reach, Rowlet's attacks do not make contact with the target. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Leaf Blade is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Shadow Sneak is a physical priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
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Item: Yache Berry / Throat Spray
Ability: Long Reach
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 36 Def / 252 SpA / 76 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Energy Ball / Grass Pledge
- Round / Snore
- Roost
- Curse
Rowlet shows a notable Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. It is primarily designed to overwhelm foes with potent special power. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Round or Snore) and raises Rowlet's special attack stat by 2 stages. With Long Reach, Rowlet's attacks do not make contact with the target. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Grass Pledge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (use with fire or water pledge for added effect).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Rowlet must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Rowlet? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Yache Berry / Shell Bell
Ability: Long Reach
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 Def / 76 SpD
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Knock Off / Sucker Punch
- Shadow Claw / Shadow Sneak
Dominating double battles, Rowlet is a sensational Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with destructive physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Rowlet recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Long Reach, Rowlet's attacks do not make contact with the target. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Leaf Blade is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Shadow Sneak is a physical priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
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Item: Yache Berry / Throat Spray
Ability: Long Reach
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 36 Def / 252 SpA / 76 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Energy Ball / Grass Pledge
- Round / Snore
- Roost
- Curse
Prepare for double battles with Rowlet as an interesting Special Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using formidable special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Round or Snore) and raises Rowlet's special attack stat by 2 stages. With Long Reach, Rowlet's attacks do not make contact with the target. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Grass Pledge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (use with fire or water pledge for added effect).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Rowlet must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Rowlet can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Rowlet.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Rowlet can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Rowlet
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Overgrow + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Rowlet's stats
- Curse
- Nasty Plot
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Rowlet
- Baton Pass
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Rowlet in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Rowlet's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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