Growl (move)

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Growl
なきごえ Cry
Growl IX.png
Type  Normal
Category  Status
PP  40 (max. 64)
Power  —
Accuracy  100%
Priority  0
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
Many Others: Affects all adjacent opponents, but not allies
Availability
Introduced  Generation I
Condition  Cute
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jam  0  
The appeal works great if performed last.
Condition  Cute
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.
Condition  Cute
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jamming  0  
Works great if the user goes last this turn.

Growl (Japanese: なきごえ Cry) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Growl decreases the Attack stat of all adjacent opponents by one stage. It does not affect Pokémon with the Abilities Soundproof, Hyper Cutter, Clear Body, White Smoke, or Full Metal Body.

Growl will become a Water-type move when used by a Pokémon with the Ability Liquid Voice. If the user is affected by Throat Chop, it will be unable to use this move for two turns.

If the user is holding a Throat Spray, the item will be consumed and the user's Special Attack stat will be raised by one stage.

If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Growl, the user's Defense stat rises by one stage, and the user can use this move regardless of whether it was affected by Throat Chop or not.

Growl can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 2 bonus appeal points if Charm was used in the previous turn.

Description

Games Description
Stad A technique that lowers the target's Attack power. Can normally be used up to 6 times.
Stad2 A move that lowers the target's Attack power. Can normally be used up to six times.
GSC Reduces the foe's Attack.
RSEColoXD Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
FRLG The user growls in a cute way, making the foe lower its Attack. stat.
DPPtHGSSPBR The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
BWB2W2 The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes' Attack stats are lowered.
XYORAS The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
SMUSUMPE The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat.
SwShBDSPLA
SV
The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0001 Bulbasaur GrassIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Monster Grass 1 4 4 3 3 3 3SMUSUM
1PE
1
0002 Ivysaur GrassIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Monster Grass 1 1, 4 1, 4 1, 3 1, 3 1, 3 1, 3SMUSUM
1PE
1
0003 Venusaur GrassIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Monster Grass 1 1, 4 1, 4 1, 3 1, 3 1, 3 1, 3SMUSUM
1PE
1
0004 Charmander FireIC Big.png Monster Dragon 1 1 1 1 1 1 1SMUSUM
4PE
1 1
0005 Charmeleon FireIC Big.png Monster Dragon 1 1 1 1 1 1 1SMUSUM
1, 4PE
1 1
0006 Charizard FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Monster Dragon 1 1 1 1 1 1 1SMUSUM
1, 4PE
1 1
0021 Spearow NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1 1 1 1 1 1 1SMUSUM
3PE
1BDSP
0022 Fearow NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1 1 1 1 1 1 1SMUSUM
1, 3PE
1BDSP
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy 1 1 1 1 1 5 5SMUSUM
1PE
1 1
0026 Raichu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy 1 1PE 1 1
026A Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form
ElectricIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Fairy 1PE 1SwSh 1
0029 Nidoran♀ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0030 Nidorina PoisonIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0031 Nidoqueen PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1PE 1
0035 Clefairy FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0036 Clefable FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 1PE 1
0050 Diglett GroundIC Big.png Field Field 15 5 5 4 4 4 4SMUSUM
8PE
4 4
050A Diglett
Diglett
Alolan Form
GroundIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field 4SMUSUM
8PE
4SwSh 4
0051 Dugtrio GroundIC Big.png Field Field 1, 15 1, 5 1, 5 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4SMUSUM
1, 8PE
1 1
051A Dugtrio
Dugtrio
Alolan Form
GroundIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field 1, 4SMUSUM
1, 8PE
1SwSh 1
0052 Meowth NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
052A Meowth
Meowth
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png Field Field 1 1SwSh 1
052G Meowth
Meowth
Galarian Form
SteelIC Big.png Field Field 1SwSh 1
0053 Persian NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
053A Persian
Persian
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png Field Field 1 1SwSh 1
0077 Ponyta FireIC Big.png Field Field 35 4 5 7DP
1PtHGSS
1 1 1 1
077G Ponyta
Ponyta
Galarian Form
PsychicIC Big.png Field Field 1SwSh
0078 Rapidash FireIC Big.png Field Field 1, 35 1, 4 1, 5 1, 7DP
1PtHGSS
1 1 1 1
078G Rapidash
Rapidash
Galarian Form
PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Field 1SwSh
0079 Slowpoke WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 27 6 6 6 5 5 5SMUSUM
6PE
3 3
079G Slowpoke
Slowpoke
Galarian Form
PsychicIC Big.png Monster Water 1 3SwSh 3
0080 Slowbro WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 27 1, 6 1, 6 1, 6 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5SMUSUM
1, 6PE
1 1
080G Slowbro
Slowbro
Galarian Form
PoisonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 1SwSh 1
0084 Doduo NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP
0085 Dodrio NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1, 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP
0086 Seel WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 30 5 9 3 3 3 3SMUSUM
4PE
3BDSP
0087 Dewgong WaterIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 1, 30 1, 5 1, 9 1, 3 1, 3 1, 3 1, 3SMUSUM
1, 4PE
1, 3BDSP
0104 Cubone GroundIC Big.png Monster Monster 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0105 Marowak GroundIC Big.png Monster Monster 1RGB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
105A Marowak
Marowak
Alolan Form
FireIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Monster Monster 1 1SwSh
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 30 5 1 1 1 1 1
0115 Kangaskhan NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster 4
0131 Lapras WaterIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1SMUSUM
6PE
1
0133 Eevee NormalIC Big.png Field Field 16Y 16 16 15 15BW
9B2W2
1 1 1 1
0134 Vaporeon WaterIC Big.png Field Field 1PE 1 1
0135 Jolteon ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 1PE 1 1
0136 Flareon FireIC Big.png Field Field 1PE 1 1
0152 Chikorita GrassIC Big.png Monster Grass 1 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP
0153 Bayleef GrassIC Big.png Monster Grass 1 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP
0154 Meganium GrassIC Big.png Monster Grass 1 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP
0161 Sentret NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1BDSP
0162 Furret NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1BDSP
0163 Hoothoot NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0164 Noctowl NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0175 Togepi FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0176 Togetic FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0179 Mareep ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field 1 1 5 5BW
1B2W2
1 1 1BDSP 1
0180 Flaaffy ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field 1 1 1, 5 1, 5BW
1B2W2
1 1 1BDSP 1
0181 Ampharos ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field 1 1 1, 5 1, 5BW
1B2W2
1 1 1BDSP 1
0196 Espeon PsychicIC Big.png Field Field 1 1
0197 Umbreon DarkIC Big.png Field Field 1 1
0199 Slowking WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 6 6 6 5 5 5 1 1
199G Slowking PoisonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 1 1
0200 Misdreavus GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous 1 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP 1
0203 Girafarig NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP 1
0231 Phanpy GroundIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP 1
0232 Donphan GroundIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP 1
0241 Miltank NormalIC Big.png Field Field 4 4 3 3 3 3 1
0242 Blissey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 4 1 1 1 1 1
0255 Torchic FireIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1
0256 Combusken FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1
0257 Blaziken FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1
0258 Mudkip WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0259 Marshtomp WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0260 Swampert WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0263 Zigzagoon NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1
0264 Linoone NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1
0270 Lotad WaterIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Water 1 Grass 3 3 3 3 3 1
0271 Lombre WaterIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Water 1 Grass 3 3 3 3 3 1
0272 Ludicolo WaterIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Water 1 Grass 1 1 1 1 1 1
0276 Taillow NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP
0277 Swellow NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP
0278 Wingull WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0279 Pelipper WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0280 Ralts PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0281 Kirlia PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0282 Gardevoir PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0300 Skitty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP
0301 Delcatty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy 1 1BDSP
0303 Mawile SteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Fairy 1 1 1
0311 Plusle ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP
0312 Minun ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP
0320 Wailmer WaterIC Big.png Field Water 2 5 4 4 4 4 3
0321 Wailord WaterIC Big.png Field Water 2 1, 5 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1
0322 Numel FireIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP 1
0323 Camerupt FireIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1BDSP 1
0325 Spoink PsychicIC Big.png Field Field 10BDSP 10
0326 Grumpig PsychicIC Big.png Field Field 10BDSP
0333 Swablu NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Dragon 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0334 Altaria DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Dragon 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0358 Chimecho PsychicIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous 6 6 6 6XY
1, 4ORAS
1, 4 1, 4BDSP
0363 Spheal IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 1 1 1 1 1 4
0364 Sealeo IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 1 1 1 1 1 1
0365 Walrein IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 1 1 1 1 1 1
0393 Piplup WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 4 4 4 4 4BDSP
0394 Prinplup WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4BDSP
0395 Empoleon WaterIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4BDSP
0396 Starly NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1 1 1 1 1BDSP 1
0397 Staravia NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1 1 1 1 1BDSP 1
0398 Staraptor NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1 1 1 1 1BDSP 1
0399 Bidoof NormalIC Big.png Water 1 Field 5 5 5 1 1BDSP
0400 Bibarel NormalIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 1 1BDSP
0401 Kricketot BugIC Big.png Bug Bug 1 1 1 1 1BDSP 1
0402 Kricketune BugIC Big.png Bug Bug 1 1 1 1 1BDSP 1
0417 Pachirisu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy 1 1 1 1 1BDSP 1
0418 Buizel WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 1 1BW
4B2W2
4 4 4BDSP 4
0419 Floatzel WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 1 1BW
1, 4B2W2
1, 4 1, 4 1, 4BDSP 1
0429 Mismagius GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous 1 1 1 1 1BDSP 1
0431 Glameow NormalIC Big.png Field Field 8 8 8 8 8BDSP
0432 Purugly NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1, 8 1, 8 1, 8 1, 8 1, 8BDSP
0433 Chingling PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 6 6 6XY
4ORAS
4 4BDSP
0441 Chatot NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 5 5 5 5 9BDSP
0468 Togekiss FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy 1
0470 Leafeon GrassIC Big.png Field Field 1 1
0471 Glaceon IceIC Big.png Field Field 1 1
0475 Gallade PsychicIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous 1 1
0509 Purrloin DarkIC Big.png Field Field 3 3 3 1SwSh
0510 Liepard DarkIC Big.png Field Field 1, 3 1, 3 1, 3 1SwSh
0519 Pidove NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 4 4 4 1SwSh
0520 Tranquill NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1SwSh
0521 Unfezant NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1SwSh
0531 Audino NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 1 1 1 16SwSh
0535 Tympole WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1 1 1 1 1SwSh
0536 Palpitoad WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1 1 1 1 1SwSh
0537 Seismitoad WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1 1 1 1 1SwSh
0572 Minccino NormalIC Big.png Field Field 3
0585 Deerling NormalIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Field Field 4 4 4 4
0586 Sawsbuck NormalIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Field Field 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1
0605 Elgyem PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 4 4 4 1SwSh
0606 Beheeyem PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1SwSh
0613 Cubchoo IceIC Big.png Field Field 5 1 1 1SwSh 1
0614 Beartic IceIC Big.png Field Field 1, 5 1 1 1SwSh 1
0650 Chespin GrassIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1
0651 Quilladin GrassIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1
0652 Chesnaught GrassIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field 1 1 1
0656 Froakie WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1 1 1 1
0657 Frogadier WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1 1 1 1
0658 Greninja WaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1 1 1 1
0661 Fletchling NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1 1 1SwSh 1
0662 Fletchinder FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1 1 1SwSh 1
0663 Talonflame FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1 1 1SwSh 1
0676 Furfrou NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1 1
0698 Amaura RockIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Monster 1 1 1SwSh
0699 Aurorus RockIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Monster 1 1 1SwSh
0700 Sylveon FairyIC Big.png Field Field 1SwSh 1
0722 Rowlet GrassIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 4 1SwSh 1
0723 Dartrix GrassIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1, 4 1SwSh 1
0724 Decidueye GrassIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1, 4 1SwSh 1
724H Decidueye
Decidueye
Hisuian Form
GrassIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1
0725 Litten FireIC Big.png Field Field 4 1SwSh
0726 Torracat FireIC Big.png Field Field 1, 4 1SwSh
0727 Incineroar FireIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field 1, 4 1SwSh
0728 Popplio WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 4 1SwSh
0729 Brionne WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 1, 4 1SwSh
0730 Primarina WaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 1, 4 1SwSh
0731 Pikipek NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 3
0732 Trumbeak NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1, 3
0733 Toucannon NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1, 3
0741 Oricorio FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 4 4
0746 Wishiwashi WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2 1 1SwSh
0803 Poipole PoisonIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1USUM 1SwSh
0804 Naganadel PoisonIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1USUM 1SwSh
0810 Grookey GrassIC Big.png Field Grass 1SwSh 1
0811 Thwackey GrassIC Big.png Field Grass 1SwSh 1
0812 Rillaboom GrassIC Big.png Field Grass 1SwSh 1
0813 Scorbunny FireIC Big.png Field Human-Like 1SwSh 1
0814 Raboot FireIC Big.png Field Human-Like 1SwSh 1
0815 Cinderace FireIC Big.png Field Human-Like 1SwSh 1
0816 Sobble WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 1SwSh 1
0817 Drizzile WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 1SwSh 1
0818 Inteleon WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 1SwSh 1
0831 Wooloo NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1SwSh
0832 Dubwool NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1SwSh
0848 Toxel ElectricIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1SwSh 1
0849 Toxtricity
Toxtricity
Amped Form
ElectricIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like 1SwSh 1
849L Toxtricity
Toxtricity
Low Key Form
ElectricIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like 1SwSh 1
0863 Perrserker SteelIC Big.png Field Field 1SwSh 1
0878 Cufant SteelIC Big.png Field Mineral 1SwSh 1
0879 Copperajah SteelIC Big.png Field Mineral 1SwSh 1
0912 Quaxly WaterIC Big.png Flying Water 1 1
0913 Quaxwell WaterIC Big.png Flying Water 1 1
0914 Quaquaval WaterIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Flying Water 1 1
0921 Pawmi ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 1
0922 Pawmo ElectricIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field 1
0923 Pawmot ElectricIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field 1
0926 Fidough FairyIC Big.png Field Mineral 1
0927 Dachsbun FairyIC Big.png Field Mineral 1
0931 Squawkabilly NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 1
0940 Wattrel ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying 1
0941 Kilowattrel ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying 1
0955 Flittle PsychicIC Big.png Flying Flying 1
0956 Espathra PsychicIC Big.png Flying Flying 1
0967 Cyclizar DragonIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field 1
0971 Greavard GhostIC Big.png Field Field 1
0972 Houndstone GhostIC Big.png Field Field 1
0974 Cetoddle IceIC Big.png Field Field 6
0975 Cetitan IceIC Big.png Field Field 6
0981 Farigiraf NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Field 1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Parent
Egg Groups
Egg Move
II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0187 Hoppip GrassIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Fairy Grass
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Growl targets all enemies the same room and lowers their Attack by one stage. This move is affected by the Muzzled status condition and Magic Coat. Being a sound-based move, it is blocked by Soundproof.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB - - 20 - 100% - Entire room Enemy Yes
MDTDS - - 20 - 100% - Entire room Enemy Yes
BSL - - 20 - 100% - Entire room Enemy Yes
MDGtI - - 30 99 100% - Entire room Enemy Yes
SMD - - 30 99 100% - Entire room Enemy Yes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Rumble Rush

In Pokémon Rumble Rush, all status moves including Growl could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Growl could be seen as a move used by Boss Charmander, Spearow, Nidoran♀, Meowth, Cubone, Phanpy, Bidoof, Chingling, Litten, and Popplio.

NormalIC RR.png Growl
Charge time 0.98 seconds
Range type Arc (wide)
Target Enemy
Additional effect Lowers the foe's Attack

Pokémon Masters EX

Category Move Gauge MP Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Effect Tag Description Playable Users
Status 1 100% All opponents Lowers the target's Attack by one stat rank*. Marnie (Palentine's 2022) & Mawile
Lucian & Girafarig

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Growl is Espeon's first move. The user growls at a designated enemy; dealing damage and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. At level 6, this move is replaced either by Psybeam or Future Sight.

Description

Games Description
MDRB Lowers the Attack of all foes in the room by one level.
MDTDS Reduces the Attack of all enemies in the room by 1 level.
BSL おなじへやの てきポケモンの こうげきを 1だんかいさげる
MDGtI
SMD
MDRTDX
It lowers the Attack of enemies in the same room.


In the anime

Main series

Mary Fluffy Growl.png
Mareep
Marilyn Chingling Growl.png
Chingling
Nurse Joy Meganium Growl.png
Meganium
Ludicolo Growl.png
Ludicolo
The user lets out a loud, piercing cry.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Mareep Mareep opens its mouth and lets out a loud, piercing bleat that distorts the air.
Mary's Fluffy Mild N' Wooly Debut
Ellen's Mareep Mild N' Wooly None
Meganium Meganium lets out a loud cry that releases white shockwaves from its mouth, making the opponent calm down.
Nurse Joy's Meganium Odd Pokémon Out! None
Ludicolo Ludicolo opens its mouth and lets out a large yell that distorts the air.
Three wild Ludicolo Like it or Lup it! None
Chingling Chingling releases a loud, piercing shriek that distorts the air around it.
Marilyn's Chingling Battling a Cute Drama! None
Wattrel Wattrel lets out a loud cry that releases yellow shockwaves from its mouth.
Roy's Wattrel HZ013 None


Pokémon Origins

Red Charmander Growl PO.png
Charmander


The user lets out a loud, piercing cry.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Charmander Charmander opens its mouth and lets out a high, piercing growl that distorts the air.
Red's Charmander File 1: Red Debut


In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu


Phantom Thief Pokémon 7


Pokémon Adventures


  • In Gligar Glide, Gold's Togepi, Togebo, was revealed to know Growl by his Pokédex.
  • Rubys Skitty, Kiki, was revealed to know Growl on the official web site, but she was never shown using the move.
  • Wild Kricketot were revealed to know Growl on the official web site, but they were never shown using the move.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 叫聲 Giusīng *
嚎叫 Hòuhgiu *
Mandarin 叫聲 / 叫声 Jiàoshēng *
嚎叫 Háojiào *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Vrčení
Denmark Flag.png Danish Knurre
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Grom
Finland Flag.png Finnish Määkiminen*
France Flag.png French Rugissement
Germany Flag.png German Heuler
Greece Flag.png Greek Μουγγρητό Moungritó
Italy Flag.png Italian Ruggito
South Korea Flag.png Korean 울음소리 Ureumsori
Poland Flag.png Polish Warczenie*
Atak Beczenia*
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Rosnadura (games, TCG, manga)
Rosnado (early anime)
Rugir (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Grasnar (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Grunhido (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Grunhir (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Rugido (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Relincho (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Rosnar
Romania Flag.png Romanian Răgetul
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Režanje
Spain Flag.png Spanish Gruñido
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Hırlama
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Gầm Gừ


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