Dartrix (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0722: Rowlet	Pokémon	#0724: Decidueye →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Dartrix (disambiguation).

Dartrix Blade Quill Pokémon フクスロー Fukuthrow #0723 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Overgrow Cacophony Cacophony Long Reach Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 2'04" 0.7 m Dartrix 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 35.3 lbs. 16.0 kg Dartrix 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 147	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Dartrix 2 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Dartrix (Japanese: フクスロー Fukuthrow) is a dual-type Grass/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

It evolves from Rowlet starting at level 17 and evolves into Decidueye starting at level 34.

In Hisui, Dartrix evolves from Rowlet starting at level 17 and evolves into Hisuian Decidueye starting at level 36.

Biology

Dartrix's proficiency with throwing its blade quills like darts

Dartrix is an avian Pokémon that resembles an owl. Most of its plumage, including its heart-shaped facial disc, is white, but it has dark brown feathers covering its head, shoulders, and back. Its large eyes contain dark irises and usually appear closed. It also has a stubby beak with a white upper jaw and an orange-brown lower jaw, and a few short tufts of feathers on the back of its head. Two green leaves curve around its face, resembling an asymmetric cut; the leaf on its right is longer than the one on the left. Under its chin are two smaller leaves that resemble a bowtie, and there are two pointed ones on its rear that form its tail. Its wings have two tan spots on the upper side and leafy plumage close to the body on the underside. Within the leaves under its wings are two sharp orange-brown feathers known as blade quills. Dartrix has orange-brown talons with two toes facing forward and one facing backward.

This alert Pokémon is sensitive to the presence of others around it, and is capable of launching attacks on unseen enemies behind it. It propels its blade quills at enemies or prey with astounding precision. By bending the feathers, it can even alter the trajectory of its strikes. However, it can occasionally miss hitting at times. Dartrix is narcissistic by nature, spending a lot of time grooming its feathers to maintain its appearance. This compulsion will occasionally lead to it losing focus when its plumage is ruffled or dirty, even retiring from battle to preen. It has been described as a bit of a birdbrain as it has a tendency to make mistakes; when it does, it sometimes tries to cover it up, which ends up making the situation worse. A Trainer who helps Dartrix through this difficult stage of its life will allow it to reach its full strength. Conversely, Dartrix will refuse to listen to a Trainer who doesn't diligently help it groom.

In Hisui, Dartrix tends to expose itself to sunlight in order to gain power, presumably due to the region's cold climate. As a result of the harsh environment, Dartrix becomes more sturdy when it evolves into Hisuian Decidueye, gaining the Fighting type instead of the Ghost type.

Dartrix and its evolutionary relatives are the only known Pokémon that can have the Ability Long Reach.

Evolution

Dartrix evolves from Rowlet and evolves into Decidueye

In Hisui, it evolves from Rowlet and evolves into Hisuian Decidueye.

Unevolved Rowlet  Grass  Flying	→	First Evolution Dartrix  Grass  Flying	↗	Second Evolution Decidueye  Grass  Ghost
			↘	Second Evolution Decidueye Hisuian Form  Grass  Fighting

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Alola #002 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Sun A bit of a dandy, it spends its free time preening its wings. Its preoccupation with any dirt on its plumage can leave it unable to battle. Moon It throws sharp feathers called blade quills at enemies or prey. It seldom misses. Ultra Sun This narcissistic Pokémon is a clean freak. If you don't groom it diligently, it will stop listening to you. Ultra Moon Supremely sensitive to the presence of others, it can detect opponents standing behind it, flinging its sharp feathers to take them out.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #002 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Sword It throws one knifelike feather after another at its enemies, and each one precisely strikes a weak point. These feathers are known as blade quills.* Shield It never slacks when it comes to the task of cleaning its feathers. Thorough preening keeps it looking spiffy and its blade quills nice and sharp.* Legends: Arceus 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.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #219 Scarlet This narcissistic Pokémon is a clean freak. If you don’t groom it diligently, it may stop listening to you. Violet It throws sharp feathers called blade quills at enemies or prey. It seldom misses.

Dartrix in the Alolan Pokédex	Dartrix in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Rowlet Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Rowlet Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Pokémon HOME TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Evolve Rowlet Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Coronet Highlands: Space-time distortions (after completing Mission 18), massive mass outbreaks (after completing Request 102)
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Trade The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Evolve Rowlet

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Rumble Rush Rowlet Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: The Daily Pokémon (#9) Masters EX Evolution: Selene & Rowlet

Held items

Games		Held items
Legends: Arceus		Normal Sitrus Berry (25%) Spoiled Apricorn (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy M (100%) Seed of Mastery (20%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 78		138 - 185	266 - 360
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 52		51 - 114	98 - 223
Total: 420	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Leafage Grass Physical 04040 100100% 40 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 099 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 1212 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 04040 100100% 30 1515 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25 2020 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— 00——% 5 2525 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20 3030 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20 3535 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 4040 Leaf Blade Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15 4545 Feather Dance Flying Status 0000— 100100% 15 5050 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dartrix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dartrix Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM017 TM017* Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM042 TM042* Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM056 TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM075 TM075* Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM137 TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM146 TM146 Grass Pledge Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM159 TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM164 TM164 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM174 TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM194 TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10 TM216 TM216 Feather Dance Flying Status 0000— 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dartrix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Dartrix Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  * Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100% 10 * Defog Flying Status — —% 15 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Roost Flying Status — —% 5

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dartrix Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dartrix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dartrix

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dartrix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dartrix

Side game data

Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #708 Last-Ditch Effort Increases damage when things are looking desperate.

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 75 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 60

Pokémon GO Base HP: 186 Base Attack: 142 Base Defense: 139 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 Fast Attacks: Peck, Razor Leaf, Leafage*, Magical Leaf* Charged Attacks: Seed Bomb, Energy Ball, Brave Bird

Evolution data

Unevolved Rowlet  Grass  Flying	Level 17 →	First Evolution Dartrix  Grass  Flying	Level 34 outside of Hisui ↗	Second Evolution Decidueye  Grass  Ghost
			+ Level 36 in Hisui ↘	Second Evolution Decidueye Hisuian Form  Grass  Fighting

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Dartrix images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Dartrix in the anime

Major appearances

Dartrix debuted in No Stone Unturned!, under the ownership of Hau. It battled Ash's Rowlet and was able to win. The next day, Dartrix went up against Rowlet in a rematch, where it was eventually knocked out by Bloom Doom. It evolved into a Decidueye prior to League Offenders and Defenders!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM097 Dartrix Rotom Pokédex Dartrix, the Blade Quill Pokémon. A Grass and Flying type. It throws its darts, which are very sharp feathers, at enemies. Quite image-conscious, it's always preening.

In the manga

Dartrix in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Moon's Dartrix

Moon's Rowlet was revealed to have evolved into a Dartrix in Adventure in the Dark Dimension. He later evolved into a Decidueye.

In the TCG

Main article: Dartrix (TCG)

Trivia

• Dartrix is the only evolved form of a first partner Pokémon whose secondary type changes upon evolving into its final form, with both Alolan and Hisuian Decidueye losing the Flying-type and gaining Ghost and Fighting, respectively.
• Dartrix and its evolutionary relatives have several distinctions:
  • They are the only Grass-type Pokémon in the Flying Egg Group.
  • They are the only Pokémon introduced in Generation VII to be in the Hisuian Pokédex.
  • They are the only Grass-type first partner Pokémon family whose Pokédex color is not green. Instead, their Pokédex color is brown.
• In Generation IX, prior to the Version 2.0.1 update of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Dartrix and its Hisuian evolved form were unable to learn Confuse Ray, Night Shade, and Light Screen via TM, while Rowlet could.

Origin

Dartrix appears to be based on an owl, sharing the most similarities with members of the Tytonidae family — species collectively known as "barn owls". In particular, it closely resembles the common barn owl, which was introduced to Hawaii, the region which Alola was based on.

Furthermore, Dartrix's Grass type might be a reference to grass owls or the local pueo owl, known for flying over grassy areas on the Hawaiian Islands. The two leaves around its face also support the latter, as they appear to be inspired by the noticeable outer rim around the facial disc of the Hawaiian pueo owl.

The strands of "hair" on Dartrix possibly evoke the leaves from a seedling sprouting from a seed.

Name origin

Dartrix may be a combination of dart and Strix (a genus of owls) or tricks.

Fukuthrow may be a combination of 梟 fukurō (owl) and throw.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese フクスロー Fukuthrow From 梟 fukurō and throw French Efflèche From chouette effraie and flèche Spanish Dartrix Same as English name German Arboretoss From arbor, Arboretum, and toss Italian Dartrix Same as English name Korean 빼미스로우 Ppaemithrow From 올빼미 olppaemi and throw Mandarin Chinese 投羽梟 / 投羽枭 Tóuyǔxiāo From 投 tóu, 羽 yǔ, and 梟 / 枭 xiāo Cantonese Chinese 投羽梟 Tàuhyúhhīu From 投 tàuh, 羽 yúh, and 梟 hīu

More languages Hindi डार्टूलू Dartooloo From dart and उल्लू ullū Russian Дартрикс Dartriks Transcription of English name Thai ฟุคุซึโร Fukhusuero Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Moon's Dartrix
• Decidueye (UNITE)
• First partner Pokémon
• Weaponry in the Pokémon world

External links

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