Growl

Type
Gen.
1
Power
???
Accuracy
100%
PP
40
Priority
0
Category
Statuscategory img

Effect Summary

Lowers the target's Attack stat img by one stage.

Detailed Effect

Growl lowers the target's Attack stat img by one stage.
Stats stat img can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each. Pokémon are immune to having their Attack decreased if they have any of the following Abilities: Additionally, Pokémon with Soundproof are immune due to Growl being a sound-based move.
  • In Gen 1-2 Growl can not affect a Pokémon behind a Substitute

Description

GS
C
Reduces the foe's ATTACK.
RS
E
Growls cutely to reduce the foe’s ATTACK.
FRLG
The user growls in a cute way, making the foe lower its ATTACK stat.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.
COL
B2W2
The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.
XY
ORAS
SWSH
The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat.

Meta Information

Move Target
move target imgAll Adjacent Enemies
Affects multiple adjacent enemies simultaneously.
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.
means that the Pokémon can be selected.
means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Good Stat DecreaseLowers the target's or other enemies' stats.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
ReflectableThis move may be reflected back at the user with Magic Coat or Magic Bounce.
Copied by Mirror MoveA Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Sound-basedPokémon with Soundproof are immune to this move.
Ignores SubstituteThis move ignores the target's Substitute.
Other Languages
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Growl
japan flag
なきごえ (Nakigoe)
germany flag
Heuler
france flag
Rugissement
italy flag
Ruggito
spain flag
Gruñido
south kore flag
울음소리 (Ur-eum Sori)
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叫聲 / 叫声 (Jiàoshēng / Giusēng)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionCute
ColorPink
FlavorSweet

Contest Effect

EffectIf user appeals last this turn, earns six points instead of two.
DescriptionThe appeal works great if performed last.
Jam-
Appeal❤️❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionPrevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.
Appeal❤️❤️