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Pokemon Who Can Learn Howl

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Pokemon Sword and Shield - Howl

This is an article for the move Howl and the Pokemon who can learn it and its location in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to see the Power, Accuracy, PP, and Effect, and see how to use it competitively.

Howl - Type and Effect

Type Pokemon Normal Image
Category Pokemon Status Image
Power -
Accuracy -
PP 40
Effect The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raise their Attack stats.
Max Move Max Guard
Power: -

Pokemon That Learn Howl

By Default

GrowlitheGrowlithe ArcanineArcanine LoudredLoudred
ExploudExploud ManectricManectric ZacianZacian
ZamazentaZamazenta

By Level Up

GrowlitheGrowlithe RaikouRaikou WhismurWhismur
ElectrikeElectrike RockruffRockruff Lycanroc (Midday Form)Lycanroc (Midday Form)
Lycanroc (Midnight Form)Lycanroc (Midnight Form) Lycanroc (Dusk Form)Lycanroc (Dusk Form)

By TM / TR

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

By Egg Move

VulpixVulpix Alolan VulpixAlolan Vulpix NinetalesNinetales
Alolan NinetalesAlolan Ninetales ShinxShinx LuxioLuxio
LuxrayLuxray RioluRiolu LucarioLucario
LillipupLillipup HerdierHerdier StoutlandStoutland
NickitNickit ThievulThievul YamperYamper
BoltundBoltund

By Move Tutor

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

Competitive Analysis

Howl is a status Normal-type move that raises the user's Attack stat by one stage. It also raises its ally's Attack stat in Doubles.

This move is useful if there are two physical attackers in the field as they will both get stat boosts once Howl is used, although this strategy is quite uncommon as Swords Dance is much more appealing especially for hyper-offensive Pokemon.

Utility Pokemon may see some use with this move while holding Throat Spray. It can raise its ally's Attack stat while boosting its own Attack and Special Attack for any offensive moves it may use.

Do note that Howl cannot be used if the user is hit with Throat Chop.

Howl Locations

Howl is only available by Default, Level Up, or via Egg Move.

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