Growl is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 1.
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 1 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
In-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 · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. |
| Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat. |
| Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus · Scarlet / Violet | The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (10)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)