Rowlet Cards & Binder Ideas (Featuring Dartrix)
See why Rowlet belongs in every Birds & Bats collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2025-05-20
Popularity Rank: #57
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #30
2019 survey: #145
#57 / 1025
Pokédex details
Height
0.3 m
Weight
1.5 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen VII
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Brown
Shape
Wings
Egg groups
Flying
Rowlet — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Rowlet stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- According to Bulbapedia, rowlet and its evolved forms are the only known Pokémon that can have the Ability Long Reach.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
- Pairs naturally with Dartrix on a themed page — cute alone, cuter as a duo.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Rowlet from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Perfect Order
Illustration rare
Perfect Order
Common
Mega Rising
One Shiny
MEP Black Star Promos
None
Extradimensional Crisis
One Star
Extradimensional Crisis
One Diamond
Celestial Guardians
One Diamond
Celestial Guardians
One Diamond
Shrouded Fable
Common
Obsidian Flames
Common
Astral Radiance
Common
McDonald's Collection 2022
None
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Binder plan: Rowlet edition
A workable spread formula for Rowlet — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Rowlet #SV2 (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Rowlet page.
Rowlet #17 (Cosmic Eclipse) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Rowlet an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Rowlet #9 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Rowlet binder page.
Rowlet #10 (Perfect Order) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Rowlet mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Rowlet chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
Sun & Moon
Common
Perfect Order
Common
Perfect Order
Illustration rare
Mega Rising
One Shiny
MEP Black Star Promos
None
Right page
Extradimensional Crisis
One Star
Extradimensional Crisis
One Diamond
Celestial Guardians
One Diamond
Celestial Guardians
One Diamond
Shrouded Fable
Common
Obsidian Flames
Common
Astral Radiance
Common
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Rowlet cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Rowlet
Illustration by pixiv.net
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Rowlet
Scene wallpaper — Rowlet
Illustration by catwithmonocle.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Rowlet
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- National Dex #722 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Rowlet (モクロー) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Birds & Bats, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Rowlet's slow growth curve mirrors a "long-term grail" collecting style — pace upgrades across years instead of impulse-buying every reprint.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Rowlet — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
68
Attack
55
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
50
Speed
42
Total: 320
Players file Rowlet around tier "LC" while Ability Overgrow (Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Long Reach is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Leaf Blade — High critical hit ratio. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Rowlet — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Rowlet, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
This wary Pokémon uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day, while becoming active at night.
Silently it glides, drawing near its targets. Before they even notice it, it begins to pelt them with vicious kicks.
It sends its feathers, which are as sharp as blades, flying in attack. Its legs are strong, so its kicks are also formidable.
A second dex beat (Ultra Moon) frames Rowlet as one that feels relaxed in tight, dark places and has been known to use its trainer’s pocket or bag as a nest. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Rowlet shows up in Sun lore as this wary pokémon uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day, while becoming active at night. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Bauz
Spanish
Rowlet
French
Brindibou
Italian
Rowlet
Japanese
モクロー
Japanese (Romaji)
Mokuroh
Korean
나몰빼미
Chinese (Simplified)
木木枭
Chinese (Traditional)
木木梟
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