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Generation I · Move No. 45

Growl

Growl is a Normal-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Normal Status Moves
— Power
100% Accuracy
40 PP
#0045 Growl
Overview

Move description

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

Overview

Target
All opponents

All opposing Pokémon.

Overview

Effect

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation I Kanto
Category No damage; lowers target’s stats or raises user’s stats
Priority 0

Stat changes

Attack -1

Availability

Main series

Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Blocked by Detect and Protect Reflectable Copied by Mirror Move Sound-based Ignores Substitute

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.
18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Growl

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