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Dartrix(JP) is a Grass/Flying Pokémon of the franchise of the same name. It was introduced in seventh generation games, Pokémon Sun and Moon. It evolves from Rowlet and into Decidueye.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Dartrix is an avian Pokémon that resembles an owl. Most of its plumage is white, but it has dark brown feathers covering its head, shoulders, and back. Its heart-shaped, facial disc is also white, and it has large eyes with dark irises that usually appear closed, a stubby beak that has a white upper jaw and orange-brown lower jaw, and two 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 orange-brown objects 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. Razor-sharp blade quills are stored inside its wings, and it can propel them with astounding precision. By bending the feathers, it can even alter the trajectory of its strikes. Dartrix is narcissistic by nature, spending a great deal 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 bungle things up. Its desperate struggle to cover its mistakes sometimes makes the situation messier than ever. A Trainer who helps this Pokémon through this difficult stage 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.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Origin & Inspiration[]

In-game Information[]

Pokédex Entries[]

Title Entry
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Moon It throws sharp feathers called blade quills at enemies or prey. It seldom misses.
Pokémon Ultra Sun This narcissistic Pokémon is a clean freak. If you don't groom it diligently, it will stop listening to you.
Pokémon Ultra Moon Supremely sensitive to the presence of others, it can detect opponents standing behind it, flinging its sharp feathers to take them out.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet This narcissistic Pokémon is a clean freak. If you don’t groom it diligently, it may stop listening to you.
Pokémon Violet It throws sharp feathers called blade quills at enemies or prey. It seldom misses.


Game Locations[]

Title Location(s)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Evolve Rowlet
Pokémon Moon
Evolve Rowlet
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Evolve Rowlet
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Evolve Rowlet
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Evolve Rowlet
Pokémon Shield
Evolve Rowlet
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Coronet Highlands
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Evolve Rowlet
Pokémon Violet
Evolve Rowlet


Evolution[]

Rowlet
Reach Level 17
Dartrix
Reach Level 34
Decidueye
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Rowlet
Reach Level 17
Dartrix
Reach Level 36
Decidueye
Hisuian
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 78
Attack 75
Defense 75
Sp. Attack 70
Sp. Defense 70
Speed 52
Total 420


Moveset[]

Main article: Dartrix/moveset

Gallery[]

Renders[]

Renders
Sun Moon
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Sword Shield
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Legends Arceus
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Scarlet Violet
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