Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to catch Rowlet, Dartrix, and Decidueye

While Rowlet, Dartrix, and Decidueye aren't available in the wild in Paldea, they can be found in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC — The Indigo Disk. Earlier, the Grass- and Flying-type Gen VII starter's final evolution was available through special 7-star Tera Raid Battles. Back then, that was the only way to get the three Pokemon in-game.

There are a few things to keep in mind before trainers can encounter Rowlet in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and we discuss the same below.

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Everything you need to know about catching Rowlet, Dartrix, and Decidueye in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Trainers can find Rowlet in the Savanna Biome (southeast portion of the map) in The Indigo Disk DLC in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. To encounter the starter Pokemon, they will need to boost biodiversity. They can do so by completing the Boost Biodiversity in Savanna Biome request (costing 3,000 BP) found in the Support Boards in the League Club Room's PC.

Rowlet in Pokemon anime (Image via TPC)

This will increase the biome's diversity, which in turn will spawn Rowlet. Its evolved forms (Dartrix and Decidueye) are not available in the wild. Once players have caught Rowlet, they can evolve it into Dartrix at level 17 and then into Decidueye at level 34.

In Indigo Disk in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the Terarium boasts four different biomes. They are:

• Savanna
• Polar
• Canyon
• Coastal

Completing the Boost Biodiversity request for each biome increases the total variety of pocket monsters that trainers can encounter in them. This includes the starters of earlier generations, including the likes of Charmander, Froakie, and Scorbunny. While completing all four requests will cost 12,000 BP in total, the steep price is well worth paying.

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Check out other Pokemon Scarlet and Violet guides:

• How to shiny hunt in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
• Best starters for Scarlet and Violet
• Obedience level and badge requirements
• Indigo Disk BB Elite Four and Champion guide