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Hoothoot

Abilities

InsomniaKeen EyeTinted Lens(Hidden)
Height: 0.7 m (2'04")
Weight: 21.2 kg (46.7 lbs)
Base Exp: 52
Base Stats
HP60
Atk30
Def30
SpA36
SpD56
Spe50
BST262
EV Yield: 1 HP
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
230324
Atk
58174
Def
58174
SpA
69188
SpD
105232
Spe
94218

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
II (Johto)
Color
Brown
Shape
Wings
Habitat
Forest
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
255 (100.0%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Flying
Hatch Counter
15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
Base Experience
52
EV Yield
1 HP
Height
0.7 m (2'04")
Weight
21.2 kg (46.7 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Normal/Flying dual typing.

nor
fir
wat
ele2
gra½
ice2
fig
poi
gro0
fly
psy
bug½
roc2
gho0
dra
dar
ste
fai
Weak to: Electric, Ice, Rock
Resists: Grass, Bug
Immune to: Ground, Ghost
Abilities
Insomnia

Prevents sleep.

Keen Eye

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Tinted LensHidden Ability

Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries20 entries

Generation VII

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 VIII

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.

Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation II

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.

Generation III

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 IV

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 V

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 VI

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.

Moves (Gen 9)84 moves

Level Up

16 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1GrowlnorN100%40
3TackleSTABnorP40100%35
13PeckSTABflyP35100%35
15DefogflyN15
25Echoed VoiceSTABnorS40100%15
28ReflectpsyN20
29Take DownSTABnorP9085%20
33Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
34ConfusionpsyS50100%25
34UproarSTABnorS90100%10
36HypnosispsyN60%20
37Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15
40MoonblastfaiS95100%15
45ExtrasensorypsyS80100%20
53RoostflyN5
57Dream EaterpsyS100100%15

TM / HM

46 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AcrobaticsSTABflyP55100%15
Aerial AceSTABflyP6020
AgilitypsyN30
Air CutterSTABflyS6095%25
Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
AmnesiapsyN20
Brave BirdSTABflyP120100%15
Calm MindpsyN20
Confuse RayghoN100%10
DefogflyN15
Dream EaterpsyS100100%15
Dual WingbeatSTABflyP4090%10
Echoed VoiceSTABnorS40100%15
EndurenorN10
FacadeSTABnorP70100%20
Feather DanceflyN100%15
FlySTABflyP9095%15
HazeiceN30
Heat WavefirS9590%10
HurricaneSTABflyS11070%10
Hyper VoiceSTABnorS90100%10
ImprisonpsyN10
Nasty PlotdarN20
Night ShadeghoS100%15
ProtectnorN10
PsybeampsyS65100%20
Psych UpnorN10
PsychicpsyS90100%10
Rain DancewatN5
ReflectpsyN20
RestpsyN5
RoostflyN5
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Skill SwappsyN10
Sleep TalknorN10
SpiteghoN100%10
Stored PowerpsyS20100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SwiftSTABnorS6020
TailwindflyN15
Take DownSTABnorP9085%20
Tera BlastSTABnorS80100%10
ThiefdarP60100%25
UproarSTABnorS90100%10
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15

Egg Moves

8 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AgilitypsyN30
DefogflyN15
Feather DanceflyN100%15
HurricaneSTABflyS11070%10
Night ShadeghoS100%15
SupersonicnorN55%20
WhirlwindnorN20
Wing AttackSTABflyP60100%35

Move Tutor

14 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Air CutterSTABflyS6095%25
DefogflyN15
Dream EaterpsyS100100%15
Dual WingbeatSTABflyP4090%10
EndurenorN10
Heat WavefirS9590%10
Hyper VoiceSTABnorS90100%10
RoostflyN5
Sleep TalknorN10
SubstitutenorN10
SwiftSTABnorS6020
TailwindflyN15
UproarSTABnorS90100%10
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15
Pokedex 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
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

flyBrave Bird120 powP
flyHurricane110 powS
norTake Down90 powP
norUproar90 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

psyDream Eater100 powS
faiMoonblast95 powS
firHeat Wave95 powS
psyPsychic90 powS
Other Normal-type Pokemon

Tools for Hoothoot

About Hoothoot

Hoothoot is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.

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 & 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 & 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).

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