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Hoothoot.

national dex #163 · gen II
BST 262 · normal / flying
Hoothoot official artwork
normalflying
#163 · gen II
Profile
HP
60
ATK
30
DEF
30
SPA
36
SPD
56
SPE
50
BST 262 · best HP 60 · worst Attack 30 · meters scale to 200

Hoothoot is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock and resists Grass, Bug and is immune to Ground, Ghost.

Typingnormalflying
AbilitiesInsomnia, Keen Eye, Tinted Lens
Height, weight0.7 m / 21.2 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsFlying
Previous
#162furret
Dex position
#163 of 1025
Jump to
Next
#164noctowl

Hoothoot base stats

BST 262 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP60230324
Atk3058174
Def3058174
SpA3669188
SpD56105232
Spe5094218
BST262bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 HP

Hoothoot weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Normal / Flying dual typing
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele2
gra½
ice2
fig1
poi1
gro0
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc2
gho0
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Electric, Ice, Rock
Resists
Grass, Bug
Immune to
Ground, Ghost

Hoothoot abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
InsomniaPrevents sleep.
Keen EyePrevents accuracy from being lowered.
Tinted LenshiddenDoubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

Hoothoot evolution line

2 stages

Hoothoot evolves into Noctowl: level it up to 20 or higher. How to evolve Hoothoot, every game

Best Hoothoot moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
flyingBrave BirdPHYS120
flyingHurricaneSPEC110
normalTake DownPHYS90
normalUproarSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
psychicDream EaterSPEC100
fairyMoonblastSPEC95
fireHeat WaveSPEC95
psychicPsychicSPEC90

Hoothoot moves

gen 9 · 84 moves · 16 level-up · 46 TM/HM · 8 egg · 14 tutor
56 moves · Hoothoot appears in 14 games
GrowlL1TackleL3PeckL13DefogL15Echoed VoiceL25ReflectL28Take DownL29Air SlashL33ConfusionL34UproarL34HypnosisL36Zen HeadbuttL37MoonblastL40ExtrasensoryL45RoostL53Dream EaterL57AcrobaticsTMAerial AceTMAgilityeggAir CutterTMAmnesiaTMBrave BirdTMCalm MindTMConfuse RayTMDual WingbeatTMEndureTMFacadeTMFeather DanceeggFlyTMHazeTMHeat WaveTMHurricaneeggHyper VoiceTMImprisonTMNasty PlotTMNight ShadeeggProtectTMPsybeamTMPsych UpTMPsychicTMRain DanceTMRestTMShadow BallTMSkill SwapTMSleep TalkTMSpiteTMStored PowerTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSupersoniceggSwiftTMTailwindTMTera BlastTMThiefTMWhirlwindeggWing Attackegg
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 1
TackleSTABnormalPHYS40100%35Level 3
PeckSTABflyingPHYS35100%35Level 13
DefogflyingSTAT--15Level 15
Echoed VoiceSTABnormalSPEC40100%15Level 25
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20Level 28
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20Level 29
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15Level 33
ConfusionpsychicSPEC50100%25Level 34
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Level 34
HypnosispsychicSTAT-60%20Level 36
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Level 37
MoonblastfairySPEC95100%15Level 40
ExtrasensorypsychicSPEC80100%20Level 45
RoostflyingSTAT--5Level 53
Dream EaterpsychicSPEC100100%15Level 57
AcrobaticsSTABflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25TM / HM
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Brave BirdSTABflyingPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
DefogflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Dream EaterpsychicSPEC100100%15TM / HM
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10TM / HM
Echoed VoiceSTABnormalSPEC40100%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadeSTABnormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15TM / HM
FlySTABflyingPHYS9095%15TM / HM
HazeiceSTAT--30TM / HM
Heat WavefireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
HurricaneSTABflyingSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Hyper VoiceSTABnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
ImprisonpsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Nasty PlotdarkSTAT--20TM / HM
Night ShadeghostSPEC-100%15TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsybeampsychicSPEC65100%20TM / HM
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoostflyingSTAT--5TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Skill SwappsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Stored PowerpsychicSPEC20100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftSTABnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
TailwindflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastSTABnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Egg
DefogflyingSTAT--15Egg
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15Egg
HurricaneSTABflyingSPEC11070%10Egg
Night ShadeghostSPEC-100%15Egg
SupersonicnormalSTAT-55%20Egg
WhirlwindnormalSTAT--20Egg
Wing AttackSTABflyingPHYS60100%35Egg
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25Tutor
DefogflyingSTAT--15Tutor
Dream EaterpsychicSPEC100100%15Tutor
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Heat WavefireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Hyper VoiceSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
RoostflyingSTAT--5Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftSTABnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Tutor

Hoothoot Pokédex entries

7 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.

Shield

It begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some Trainers use them in place of clocks.

Generation VII2 entries
Ultra Sun

Every day, it tilts its head in the same rhythm. A long time ago, people raised these Pokémon to serve as clocks.

Ultra Moon

It cries out at the same time every day. A long time ago, people cherished it and considered it a divine messenger sent to tell the time.

Generation VI3 entries
X

It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.

Y

It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Hoothoot has an internal organ that senses and tracks the earth’s rotation. Using this special organ, this Pokémon begins hooting at precisely the same time every day.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world’s ways.

Generation IV5 entries
Diamond

It always stands on one foot. Even when attacked, it does not brace itself using both feet.

Pearl

It switches its standing foot so quickly, it can’t be seen. It cries at the same time every day.

Platinum

It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world’s ways.

HeartGold

It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.

SoulSilver

It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

HOOTHOOT has an internal organ that senses and tracks the earth’s rotation. Using this special organ, this POKéMON begins hooting at precisely the same time every day.

Emerald

It has an internal organ that senses the earth’s rotation. Using this special organ, a HOOTHOOT begins hooting at precisely the same time every day.

FireRed

It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.

LeafGreen

It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.

Silver

It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.

Crystal

It begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some trainers use them in place of clocks.

Hoothoot species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorBrown
ShapeWings
HabitatForest
Height0.7 m (2'04")
Weight21.2 kg (46.7 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate255 (100.0%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsFlying
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience52
EV yield1 HP
Regional dex numbers
National#163
Johto#015
Sinnoh#106
Sinnoh (Pt)#106
Johto (HGSS)#015
Kalos Mountain#117
Alola (USUM)#212
Akala (USUM)#113
Galar#019
Kitakami#045
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread30 Atk / 36 SpA
Best statHP 60average
Speed tier50 Speaverage speed
Defensive load3 weak / 2 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty255 / 255easy, about 100.0% per ball

About Hoothoot

Hoothoot is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen. Hoothoot stands 0.7 m (2'04") tall and weighs 21.2 kg (46.7 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Hoothoot base stats

Hoothoot has a base stat total of 262, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is HP at 60 (average), while its lowest is Attack at 30 (poor). Hoothoot is average speed with a base Speed of 50.

Hoothoot weaknesses and resistances

As a Normal and Flying-type, Hoothoot is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves. This gives Hoothoot 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Hoothoot abilities

Hoothoot's abilities include Insomnia, Keen Eye, Tinted Lens. Insomnia prevents sleep.. Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its Hidden Ability is Tinted Lens, which doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

Hoothoot moves and learnset

Hoothoot can learn 84 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 46 via TM/HM, 8 through breeding, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power), Hurricane (Flying, 110 power), Take Down (Normal, 90 power), Uproar (Normal, 90 power). For coverage, Hoothoot can learn Dream Eater (Psychic), Moonblast (Fairy), Heat Wave (Fire).

Training Hoothoot

Hoothoot has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Hoothoot yields 1 HP EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Hoothoot belongs to the Flying egg group. Hoothoot is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Hoothoot → Noctowl).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Hoothoot. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Hoothoot, or use the team builder to see how Hoothoot fits into your squad.

Tools for Hoothoot
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