Rowlet vs Litten
Rowlet and Litten have the same base stat total (320), Litten is faster (base Speed 70 vs 42), and Litten’s Fire moves hit Rowlet for 2×, while Rowlet’s own types do 1× damage to Litten.
Alola starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 7 games.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Rowlet | Litten |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 68 (higher) | 45 |
| Attack | 55 | 65 (higher) |
| Defense | 55 (higher) | 40 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | 60 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 50 (higher) | 40 |
| Speed | 42 | 70 (higher) |
| Total | 320 | 320 |
| Bulk | 173 (higher) | 125 |
Who has the edge?
Litten is faster (70 vs 42 base Speed), has the higher Attack (65 vs 55), has the higher Sp. Atk (60 vs 50), and hits Rowlet for 2× with its Fire moves, but Rowlet has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (173 vs 125).
Rowlet is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (173 vs 125)
Litten is ahead on
- is faster (70 vs 42 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (65 vs 55)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (60 vs 50)
- hits Rowlet for 2× with its Fire moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Rowlet: Overgrow, Long Reach; Litten: Blaze, Intimidate), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Rowlet has 94 Speed and Litten has 122, so Litten moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Rowlet | Litten |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 42 | 70 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 94 | 122 |
Type matchup, both ways
Rowlet (Grass/Flying) attacking Litten
Grass ½×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Rowlet hits Litten for ½× with Grass moves (not very effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Litten (Fire) attacking Rowlet
Fire 2×. Using only its own type, Litten hits Rowlet for 2× with Fire moves (super effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Rowlet: Fire 2× (super effective), Ice 4× (super effective), Poison 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective).
- Litten: Water 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Rowlet
- Overgrow. Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Long Reach (hidden ability). This Pokémon's moves do not make contact.
Litten
- Blaze. Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Intimidate (hidden ability). Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Size, generation and evolution
Litten is taller (0.4 m vs 0.3 m for Rowlet), and Litten is heavier (4.3 kg vs 1.5 kg for Rowlet).
| Detail | Rowlet | Litten |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 0.3 m | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 4.3 kg |
| Generation | 7 (Alola) | 7 (Alola) |
| Evolution line | Rowlet → Dartrix → Decidueye | Litten → Torracat → Incineroar |
Rowlet (#0722) is a Grass/Flying-type Grass Quill Pokémon from Alola, first seen in Generation 7, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Rowlet → Dartrix → Decidueye.
Litten (#0725) is a Fire-type Fire Cat Pokémon from Alola, first seen in Generation 7, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Litten → Torracat → Incineroar.
Keep exploring
- Open Rowlet and Litten in the Compare tool
- Rowlet and Litten Pokédex pages
- Grass/Flying weaknesses · Fire type
- Speed tiers