In Sun & Moon, Dartrix isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Decidueye to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.

What is Dartrix weak to?

In Sun & Moon, watch for Weavile (Ice), Infernape (Fire), and Salazzle (Poison) when using Dartrix. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Weavile is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage. Flying and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

How do you evolve Dartrix?

In Sun & Moon, Rowlet evolves into Dartrix at level 17. Dartrix can evolve into Decidueye and Hisuian Decidueye depending on the method. Dartrix is a middle-stage evolution in the Rowlet line.

What is the best ability for Dartrix?

Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Dartrix. Long Reach is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.

What role does Dartrix play in battle?

In Sun & Moon, Dartrix fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 75 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. At base 52 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Dartrix - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Balanced

DTier

52Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

Dartrix's spread isn't flashy. HP leads, Speed trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 HP EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats

Above

HP78

Attack75

Defense75

Sp. Atk70

Sp. Def70

Speed52

Total420

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height0.7 m

Weight16.0 kg

Base XP147

Abilities

Overgrow

Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Long ReachHA

This Pokémon's moves do not make contact.

EV Yield

HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training target

Pokedex Entries

A bit of a dandy, it spends its free time preening its wings. Its preoccupation with any dirt on its plumage can leave it unable to battle.

Dartrix Weakness

Dartrix's Grass/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Fire, Poison, Flying, and Rock. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely.

Dartrix Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Ice
2x (Weak)	Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Water, Fighting
0.25x (Resist)	Grass
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartVulnerable

5Weak

3Resist

1Immune

Score-5

4xCritical

Ice

2xWeak

Fire Poison Flying Rock

½xResist

Water Fighting

¼xResist

Grass

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (6)

Water Ground Rock Grass Fighting Bug

How to Beat Dartrix in Sun & Moon (Best Counters)

Incineroar FireDark	A
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves Flare BlitzLv. 55 FlamethrowerLv. 44 Fire FangLv. 15 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Dartrix Flare Blitz 2x 128-151%KO Flamethrower 2x 76-90% Fire Fang 2x 70-82% Ember 2x 35-41% View Incineroar builds →
Muk Poison	C
Available Moves Moves Gunk ShotLv. 40 BelchLv. 52 Sludge WaveLv. 32 Sludge BombLv. 29 Damage vs Dartrix Gunk Shot 2x 118-139%KO Belch 2x 85-100%KO Sludge Wave 2x 68-80% Sludge Bomb 2x 65-76% View Muk builds →
Drifblim GhostFlying	C
Available Move Moves GustLv. 8 Damage vs Dartrix Gust 2x 38-45% View Drifblim builds →
Toucannon NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Beak BlastLv. 1 Drill PeckLv. 34 PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Dartrix Beak Blast 2x 110-129%KO Drill Peck 2x 88-104%KO Pluck 2x 67-78% Peck 2x 40-47% View Toucannon builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Air SlashLv. 48 VenoshockLv. 43 Wing AttackLv. 13 Air CutterLv. 19 Damage vs Dartrix Air Slash 2x 55-65% Venoshock 2x 48-57% Wing Attack 2x 48-57% Air Cutter 2x 43-51% View Golbat builds →

Sun & Moon Evolution

Dartrix is the middle stage between Rowlet and Decidueye. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+20 from Rowlet). The final form adds another 110 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#722Rowlet

Level 17

#723Dartrix

Level 34

#724Decidueye

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Rowlet

GrassFlying

Dartrix

GrassFlying

Decidueye

GrassGhost

78+10

ATK

75+20

107+32

DEF

75+20

SP.ATK

70+20

100+30

SP.DEF

70+20

100+30

SPE

52+10

70+18

BST

320D-Tier

420D-Tier+100

530B-Tier+110

ROLE

Balanced

Attacker

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding

Moderate

Breed with Dartrix to get Rowlet eggs using 58 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Confuse Ray, Curse and 3 more.

Egg Groups

Flying

Gender

♂87.5%♀12.5%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

6moves

Breed With (best first)

Sun & Moon Dartrix Best Moveset

Best Build

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Moves

You'll want to breed for Baton Pass and Confuse Ray on Dartrix. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Brave Bird and Solar Beam, they expand what Dartrix can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Leafage

—4010040Grass

Lv 1

Peck

D3510035Flying

Lv 1

Tackle

—4010035Normal

Lv 4

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 8

Peck

D3510035Flying

Lv 11

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 15

Razor Leaf

D559525Grass

Lv 19

Foresight

———40Normal

Lv 24

Pluck

—6010020Flying

Lv 28

Synthesis

C——5Grass

Lv 33

Fury Attack

D158520Normal

Lv 37

Sucker Punch+1

D701005Dark

Lv 42

Leaf Blade

C9010015Grass

Lv 46

Feather Dance

——10015Flying

Lv 51

Brave Bird

B12010015Flying

Lv 55

Nasty Plot

C——20Dark

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM100

Confide

D——20Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM49

Echoed Voice

D4010015Normal

TM53

Energy Ball

C9010010Grass

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM54

False Swipe

—4010040Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM86

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM96

Nature Power

D——20Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM19

Roost

C——10Flying

TM48

Round

D6010015Normal

TM20

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM65

Shadow Claw

D7010015Ghost

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM22

Solar Beam

B20010010Grass

TM51

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

D—8515Normal

TM75

Swords Dance

C——20Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM01

Work Up

C——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg

Baton Pass

C——40Normal

Egg

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Egg

Curse

C——10Ghost

Egg

Defog

C——15Flying

Egg

Haze

C——30Ice

Egg

Ominous Wind

—601005Ghost

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Grass Pledge

C8010010Grass

How to Get Dartrix in Sun & Moon

You're catching Rowlet first, not Dartrix. Rowlet appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.

How to Obtain Dartrix in Sun & Moon

Step 1Catch Rowlet
Iki Town
SunGift from NPC Lv.5 City
Early
Starter choice
Iki Town
MoonGift from NPC Lv.5 City
Early
Starter choice
Train until Level 17
Step 2Dartrix ✓

Dartrix Guide

In Sun & Moon, Dartrix isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Decidueye to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Sun & Moon, watch for Weavile (Ice), Infernape (Fire), and Salazzle (Poison) when using Dartrix. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Weavile is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage. Flying and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
In Sun & Moon, Rowlet evolves into Dartrix at level 17. Dartrix can evolve into Decidueye and Hisuian Decidueye depending on the method. Dartrix is a middle-stage evolution in the Rowlet line.
Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Dartrix. Long Reach is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
In Sun & Moon, Dartrix fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 75 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. At base 52 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Game Availability

Introduced in Sun & Moon, Dartrix has appeared in 5 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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