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#0723 · Alola · Generation 7 · starter

# Dartrix

Blade Quill Pokémon · Grass/Flying-type

![Dartrix official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/723.webp)

Dartrix is a [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass)/[Flying](https://pokee.si/types/flying)-type Pokémon, the Blade Quill Pokémon, number 723 (#0723) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 7 and comes from the [Alola](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/alola) region. It is 0.7 m tall and weighs 16 kg.

Dartrix is the Blade Quill Pokémon, an owl so vain that it spends its spare time preening, and if it is not groomed properly it may stop listening to you. It hurls its sharp blade quills with such accuracy that they seldom miss.

## How to pronounce Dartrix

Dartrix is pronounced **DAR-triks**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Dartrix said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/723.mp3)

In Japanese it is フクスロー (Fukuthrow).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Dartrix is 0.7 m tall and weighs 16 kg. It has a white heart-shaped face and chest, dark brown feathers on its head, shoulders and back, and a stubby beak with an orange-brown lower half. Two green leaves sweep round its face like a lopsided haircut, and two smaller leaves under its chin look like a bowtie. Sharp feathers called blade quills sit inside the leaves under its wings.

### Behaviour

Dartrix is very sensitive to anyone nearby and can attack an enemy standing behind it. It is also narcissistic: Bulbapedia says it can lose focus or even leave battle to preen if its feathers are ruffled, and that it tries to cover up its mistakes, which only makes things worse.

### Habitat

No Pokédex entry names a natural habitat. In Scarlet and Violet it is only available in The Indigo Disk, by evolving Rowlet, or by trade or HOME. Bulbapedia lists it as unobtainable in Legends: Z-A.

### Powers

Its Abilities are Overgrow and the hidden Long Reach. Its blade quills are thrown with such precision that, by bending the feathers, Bulbapedia says it can even change the flight path of an attack. It learns Razor Leaf at 15, Nasty Plot at 30 and Brave Bird at 50. Balanced Attack and Defense of 75 but only 52 Speed make it a stepping stone to Decidueye.

### Name origin

Dartrix may combine 'dart' with Strix, a genus of owls, or with 'tricks'. The Japanese name is Fukuthrow (フクスロー), which may blend 梟 fukurō ('owl') and 'throw'.

### Design inspiration

Dartrix appears to be based on a barn owl. Bulbapedia suggests the leaves around its face may echo the rim of a Hawaiian pueo owl's facial disc. These are fan readings.

### Evolution notes

Dartrix evolves from Rowlet at level 17 and into Decidueye at level 34, or Hisuian Decidueye at level 36 in Hisui.

### In the games

The middle stage of the Alola first partner line in Sun and Moon, and of the Hisui line in Legends: Arceus, where the Pokédex says it basks in sunlight, presumably because of the frigid climate.

### In the anime

Hau's Dartrix debuted in 'No Stone Unturned!' and beat Ash's Rowlet in the first battle, then was knocked out by Bloom Doom in the rematch.

### Fun facts

- Before Scarlet and Violet's version 2.0.1 update, Dartrix could not learn Confuse Ray, Night Shade or Light Screen by TM, though Rowlet could.
- In Pokémon UNITE, Rowlet evolves into Dartrix at level 5 and Dartrix into Decidueye at level 7.
- Its 78 base HP is the highest of any Grass-type species introduced in Generation VII, level with its own final stage, according to poke.si's game data.
- According to Bulbapedia, no Grass-type Pokémon outside Dartrix's own line belongs to the Flying Egg Group.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Dartrix (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Dartrix_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Dartrix (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/dartrix/)

## Base stats

- HP: **78**
- Attack: **75**
- Defense: **75**
- Sp. Atk: **70**
- Sp. Def: **70**
- Speed: **52**

Dartrix’s base stat total is **420**. Its highest stat is HP.

## Type matchups

### What is Dartrix weak to?

Dartrix takes extra damage from [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (4×), [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (2×), [Poison](https://pokee.si/types/poison) (2×), [Flying](https://pokee.si/types/flying) (2×), [Rock](https://pokee.si/types/rock) (2×) moves.

It resists [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (¼×), [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water) (½×), [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) (½×).

It is immune to [Ground](https://pokee.si/types/ground) moves.

## Evolution

### What does Dartrix evolve from?

Dartrix evolves from [Rowlet](https://pokee.si/pokemon/rowlet) at level 17.

### How does Dartrix evolve?

Dartrix evolves into [Decidueye](https://pokee.si/pokemon/decidueye) (Level 34; Hisuian Decidueye: Level 36, in Hisui).

The whole family: [Rowlet](https://pokee.si/pokemon/rowlet), **Dartrix**, [Decidueye](https://pokee.si/pokemon/decidueye).

## Abilities

- [Overgrow](https://pokee.si/abilities/overgrow): Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- [Long Reach](https://pokee.si/abilities/long-reach) (hidden ability): This Pokémon's moves do not make contact.

## Moves

### Moves Dartrix learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Tackle](https://pokee.si/moves/tackle) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 1 | [Growl](https://pokee.si/moves/growl) | Normal | Status | — |
| 1 | [Astonish](https://pokee.si/moves/astonish) | Ghost | Physical | 30 |
| 1 | [Leafage](https://pokee.si/moves/leafage) | Grass | Physical | 40 |
| 9 | [Peck](https://pokee.si/moves/peck) | Flying | Physical | 35 |
| 12 | [Shadow Sneak](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-sneak) | Ghost | Physical | 40 |
| 15 | [Razor Leaf](https://pokee.si/moves/razor-leaf) | Grass | Physical | 55 |
| 20 | [Synthesis](https://pokee.si/moves/synthesis) | Grass | Status | — |
| 25 | [Pluck](https://pokee.si/moves/pluck) | Flying | Physical | 60 |
| 30 | [Nasty Plot](https://pokee.si/moves/nasty-plot) | Dark | Status | — |
| 35 | [Sucker Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/sucker-punch) | Dark | Physical | 70 |
| 40 | [Leaf Blade](https://pokee.si/moves/leaf-blade) | Grass | Physical | 90 |
| 45 | [Feather Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/feather-dance) | Flying | Status | — |
| 50 | [Brave Bird](https://pokee.si/moves/brave-bird) | Flying | Physical | 120 |

### TM moves (41)

Dartrix can learn 41 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Confuse Ray](https://pokee.si/moves/confuse-ray), [Trailblaze](https://pokee.si/moves/trailblaze), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Aerial Ace](https://pokee.si/moves/aerial-ace), [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift), [Magical Leaf](https://pokee.si/moves/magical-leaf), [Air Cutter](https://pokee.si/moves/air-cutter), [Night Shade](https://pokee.si/moves/night-shade), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Bullet Seed](https://pokee.si/moves/bullet-seed), [False Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/false-swipe), [Shadow Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-claw), [Air Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/air-slash), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Seed Bomb](https://pokee.si/moves/seed-bomb), [Light Screen](https://pokee.si/moves/light-screen), [Grass Knot](https://pokee.si/moves/grass-knot), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Giga Drain](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-drain), [Tailwind](https://pokee.si/moves/tailwind), [Energy Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/energy-ball), [Helping Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/helping-hand), [Baton Pass](https://pokee.si/moves/baton-pass), [Grassy Terrain](https://pokee.si/moves/grassy-terrain), [Nasty Plot](https://pokee.si/moves/nasty-plot), [Grass Pledge](https://pokee.si/moves/grass-pledge), [Leaf Storm](https://pokee.si/moves/leaf-storm), [Brave Bird](https://pokee.si/moves/brave-bird), [Solar Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/solar-beam), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Haze](https://pokee.si/moves/haze), [Knock Off](https://pokee.si/moves/knock-off), [Grassy Glide](https://pokee.si/moves/grassy-glide), [Dual Wingbeat](https://pokee.si/moves/dual-wingbeat), [Feather Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/feather-dance).

Egg moves (5):[Confuse Ray](https://pokee.si/moves/confuse-ray), [Defog](https://pokee.si/moves/defog), [Double Team](https://pokee.si/moves/double-team), [Knock Off](https://pokee.si/moves/knock-off), [Roost](https://pokee.si/moves/roost).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 87.5% male, 12.5% female.
- Egg groups: Flying.
- Egg cycles: 15 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 1,920).
- Catch rate: 45 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Medium Slow (1,059,860 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 2 HP effort values.
- Base experience yield: 147.

## Pokédex entries

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. *(Legends: Arceus)*

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. *(Shield)*

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. *(Sword)*

Supremely sensitive to the presence of others, it can detect opponents standing behind it, flinging its sharp feathers to take them out. *(Ultra Moon)*

This narcissistic Pokémon is a clean freak. If you don't groom it diligently, it will stop listening to you. *(Ultra Sun)*

It throws sharp feathers called blade quills at enemies or prey. It seldom misses. *(Moon)*

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: フクスロー
- **Romaji**: Fukuthrow
- **French**: Efflèche
- **German**: Arboretoss
- **Spanish**: Dartrix
- **Italian**: Dartrix
- **Korean**: 빼미스로우
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 投羽枭
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 投羽梟

## Trivia

- Highest HP among Grass types in Gen 7: 78, shared with 1 other.
- Taller than 34% of all Pokémon (0.7 m).
- Heavier than 37% of all Pokémon (16 kg).
- Base stat total 420, ranked #562 of 1,025.
- One of 6 Pokémon that are both Grass and Flying.
- One of 147 brown Pokémon.
- Number 2 of 88 Pokémon introduced in Generation 7 (Alola).
- Part of an evolution family of 3 Pokémon.
- Can learn 55 different moves in Scarlet / Violet.
- Catch rate 45: about 5.9% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 7 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Dartrix (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Dartrix_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Dartrix (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/dartrix/).
- Pronunciation (DAR-triks): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

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