Growl (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 40 (max. 64) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Growl lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Growl turns into Z-Growl and raises Defense one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets all adjacent foes.
Other languages
| English | Growl |
|---|---|
| Japanese | なきごえ (Nakigoe) |
| German | Heuler |
| French | Rugissement |
| Italian | Ruggito |
| Spanish | Gruñido |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
Reduces the foe’s ATTACK. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Growls cutely to reduce the foe’s ATTACK. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The user growls in a cute way, making the foe lower its ATTACK stat. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee |
The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Growl at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Charmander
#004 / Fire
Level 1
#004 / Fire
Level 1
Charmeleon
#005 / Fire
Level 1
#005 / Fire
Level 1
Kangaskhan
#115 / Normal
Level 4
#115 / Normal
Level 4
Seismitoad
#537 / Water · Ground
Level 1
#537 / Water · Ground
Level 1
Fletchling
#661 / Normal · Flying
Level 1
#661 / Normal · Flying
Level 1
Fletchinder
#662 / Fire · Flying
Level 1
#662 / Fire · Flying
Level 1
Talonflame
#663 / Fire · Flying
Level 1
#663 / Fire · Flying
Level 1
Incineroar
#727 / Fire · Dark
Level 1
#727 / Fire · Dark
Level 1
Wishiwashi
Solo Form
#746 / Water
Level 1
Solo Form
#746 / Water
Level 1
Toxtricity
Amped Form
#849 / Electric · Poison
Level 1
Amped Form
#849 / Electric · Poison
Level 1
Toxtricity
Low Key Form
#849 / Electric · Poison
Level 1
Low Key Form
#849 / Electric · Poison
Level 1
Perrserker
#863 / Steel
Level 1
#863 / Steel
Level 1
Copperajah
#879 / Steel
Level 1
#879 / Steel
Level 1