Growl

Type
type icon NormalNormal
Gen.
1
Power
???
Accuracy
100%
PP
40
Priority
0
Category
StatusDamage Category Icon for Status

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

C
GS
Reduces the foe's ATTACK.
E
RS
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.
B2W2
BW
The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.
ORAS
XY
SWSH
The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat.

Additional Information

Move Target
Move Target Image for All Adjacent EnemiesAll 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 Decrease
Lowers the target's or other enemies' stats.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and Protect
This move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Reflectable
This move may be reflected back at the user with Magic Coat or Magic Bounce.
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Sound-based
Pokémon with Soundproof are immune to this move.
Ignores Substitute
This move ignores the target's Substitute.
Other Languages
United States of America flag
Growl
Japan flag
なきごえ (Nakigoe)
Germany flag
Heuler
France flag
Rugissement
Italy flag
Ruggito
Spain flag
Gruñido
South Korea flag
울음소리 (Ur-eum Sori)
Mainland China flag
叫聲 / 叫声 (Jiàoshēng / Giusēng)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Contest Information

Contest

Contest Condition
Cute
Color
Pink
Flavor
Sweet

Contest Effect

Effect
If user appeals last this turn, earns six points instead of two.
Description
The appeal works great if performed last.
Jam
-
Appeal
❤️❤️

Super Contest Effect

Description
Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.
Appeal
❤️❤️