Rowlet is based on an owl, likely of the tytonidae with its heart-shaped face.
Rowlet may be a combination of round or arrow and owlet.
Mokuroh may be a combination of 木 moku (wood) and 梟 fukurō (owl).
No: 722
English Name: Rowlet
Japanese Name: Mokuro
Generation: 7
Type: Grass, Flying
Species: Grass Quill Pokémon
Abilities: Overgrow, Long Reach (hidden ability)
Evolution: Rowlet > Dartrix > Decidueye
Rowlet is a small, avian Pokémon resembling a young owl with a round body and short legs. Its plumage is primarily brown with a white underside and facial disc. The facial disc itself is in the shape of two overlapping circles. It has large black eyes and stubby beak. The top part of its beak is white, while the lower half is an orange-brown. Its feet have two forward-facing toes and one backward facing toe; they are the same color as the lower half of its beak. Two leaves sprout form its chest, arranged so that they resemble a bowtie. Additional leaves line the undersides of its wings and form its tail. A nocturnal Pokémon, it stores energy during the day through photosynthesis. It approaches opponents by silently gliding, before unleashing a volley of kicks. This Pokémon is able to rotate its head almost 180 degrees, and has excellent night vision.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon SUN: This wary Pokémon uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day, while becoming active at night.
Pokemon MOON: Silently it glides, drawing near its targets. Before they even notice it, it begins to pelt them with vicious kicks.
TRIVIA
Rowlet is the lightest starter Pokémon.
Rowlet is tied with Froakie as the smallest unevolved starter Pokémon.
Rowlet is the only starter Pokémon that is a member of the Flying Egg Group.
