Howl is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 3.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 3 | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Howls to raise the spirit and boosts ATTACK. |
|---|---|
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The user howls to raise its spirit and boost its ATTACK stat. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver · Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, which raises its Attack stat. |
| Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus | The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user howls loudly to rouse itself and its allies. This boosts their Attack stats. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)