Dartrix (Pokémon)


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Dartrix (Japanese: フクスロー Fukuthrow) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation VII.

It evolves from starting at level 17 and evolves into  starting at level 34.

Biology
Dartrix is an avian Pokémon that resembles an owl. Most of its plumage is white, but it has dark brown feathers covering its head, shoulders, and back. Its heart-shaped, is also white, and it has large eyes with dark irises that usually appear closed, a stubby beak that has a white upper jaw and orange-brown lower jaw, and two short tufts of feathers on the back of its head. Two green leaves curve around its face, resembling an ; the leaf on its right is longer than the one on the left. Under its chin are two smaller leaves that resemble a bowtie, and there are two pointed ones on its rear that form its tail. Its wings have two tan spots on the upper side and leafy plumage close to the body on the underside. Within the leaves under its wings are two orange-brown objects known as blade quills. Dartrix has orange-brown talons with two toes facing forward and one facing backward.

This alert Pokémon is sensitive to the presence of others around it, and is capable of launching attacks on unseen enemies behind it. Razor-sharp blade quills are stored inside its wings, and it can propel them with astounding precision. By bending the feathers, it can even alter the trajectory of its strikes. Dartrix is narcissistic by nature, spending a great deal of time grooming its feathers to maintain its appearance. This compulsion will occasionally lead to it losing focus when its plumage is ruffled or dirty, even retiring from battle to preen. It has been described as a bit of a birdbrain as it has a tendency to bungle things up. Its desperate struggle to cover its mistakes sometimes makes the situation messier than ever. A Trainer who helps this Pokémon through this difficult stage will allow it to reach its full strength.

Major appearances
Dartrix debuted in No Stone Unturned!, under the ownership of Hau. It battled Ash's Rowlet and was able to win. The next day, Dartrix went up against Rowlet in a rematch, where it was eventually knocked out by. It evolved into a Decidueye prior to League Offenders and Defenders!.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
's Rowlet was revealed to have evolved into a Dartrix in PASM26. He later evolved into a Decidueye.

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Trivia

 * Dartrix is the only evolved form of a starter Pokémon to have its secondary type changed upon evolution.

Origin
Dartrix appears to be based on s such as the or the. It specifically appears to be inspired by the Hawaiian, which is known for flying over grassy areas on the , hence its Grass typing.

Name origin
Dartrix may be a combination of dart and the genus  or tricks.

Fukuthrow may be a combination of 梟 fukurō (owl) and throw.

Related articles

 * Moon's Dartrix
 * Starter Pokémon