Growl
Move data
| Type | normal |
| Category | Status |
| Power | 0 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 40 |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Growl lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Growl turns into Z-Growl and raises Defense one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Game descriptions
| Gold Silver Crystal | Reduces the foe’s ATTACK. |
| Ruby Sapphire Emerald | Growls cutely to reduce the foe’s ATTACK. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | The user growls in a cute way, making the foe lower its ATTACK stat. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver | The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered. |
| X Y O.Ruby A.Sapphire | The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu L.G. Eevee | The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat. |
| Sword Shield B.Diamond S.Pearl | The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. |
Other languages
| English | Growl |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Gruñido |
| Italian | Ruggito |
| Japanese | なきごえ (Nakigoe) |
| German | Heuler |
| French | Rugissement |
Pokémon that learn Growl:
#115
#746
#863
#879