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Noctowl.

national dex #164 · gen II
BST 452 · normal / flying
Noctowl official artwork
normalflying
#164 · gen II
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HP
100
ATK
50
DEF
50
SPA
86
SPD
96
SPE
70
BST 452 · best HP 100 · worst Attack 50 · meters scale to 200

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

Typingnormalflying
AbilitiesInsomnia, Keen Eye, Tinted Lens
Height, weight1.6 m / 40.8 kg
Catch rate90 / 255
Egg groupsFlying
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#163hoothoot
Dex position
#164 of 1025
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Noctowl base stats

BST 452 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP100310404
Atk5094218
Def5094218
SpA86159298
SpD96177320
Spe70130262
BST452bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 HP

Noctowl 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

Noctowl abilities

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

Noctowl evolution line

2 stages

Best Noctowl moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
flyingSky AttackPHYS140
flyingBrave BirdPHYS120
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
psychicFuture SightSPEC120
psychicDream EaterSPEC100
fairyMoonblastSPEC95
fireHeat WaveSPEC95

Noctowl moves

gen 9 · 88 moves · 16 level-up · 54 TM/HM · 2 egg · 16 tutor
61 moves · Noctowl appears in 14 games
GrowlL1Sky AttackL1TackleL1PeckL13Echoed VoiceL27ReflectL31Take DownL33Air SlashL37UproarL39ConfusionL41Zen HeadbuttL42MoonblastL47HypnosisL48ExtrasensoryL52RoostL62Dream EaterL67AcrobaticsTMAerial AceTMAgilityTMAir CutterTMAmnesiaTMBody SlamTMBrave BirdTMCalm MindTMConfuse RayTMCurseTMDouble EdgeTMDual WingbeatTMEndureTMFacadeTMFeather DanceeggFlyTMFuture SightTMGiga ImpactTMHazeTMHeat WaveTMHurricaneTMHyper BeamTMHyper VoiceTMImprisonTMNasty PlotTMNight ShadeeggProtectTMPsybeamTMPsych UpTMPsychicTMPsychic NoiseTMRain DanceTMRestTMScary FaceTMShadow BallTMSkill SwapTMSleep TalkTMSpiteTMStored PowerTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwiftTMTailwindTMTera BlastTMThiefTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TackleSTABnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 1
Sky AttackSTABflyingPHYS14090%5Level 1
PeckSTABflyingPHYS35100%35Level 13
Echoed VoiceSTABnormalSPEC40100%15Level 27
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20Level 31
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20Level 33
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15Level 37
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Level 39
ConfusionpsychicSPEC50100%25Level 41
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Level 42
MoonblastfairySPEC95100%15Level 47
HypnosispsychicSTAT-60%20Level 48
ExtrasensorypsychicSPEC80100%20Level 52
RoostflyingSTAT--5Level 62
Dream EaterpsychicSPEC100100%15Level 67
AcrobaticsSTABflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25TM / HM
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Body SlamSTABnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brave BirdSTABflyingPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
DefogflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%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
Future SightpsychicSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactSTABnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
HazeiceSTAT--30TM / HM
Heat WavefireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
HurricaneSTABflyingSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamSTABnormalSPEC15090%5TM / 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
Psychic NoisepsychicSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoostflyingSTAT--5TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / 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
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15Egg
Night ShadeghostSPEC-100%15Egg
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25Tutor
DefogflyingSTAT--15Tutor
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Dream EaterpsychicSPEC100100%15Tutor
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Heat WavefireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Hyper VoiceSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
RoostflyingSTAT--5Tutor
Sky AttackSTABflyingPHYS14090%5Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftSTABnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Tutor

Noctowl Pokédex entries

7 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.

Shield

When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.

Generation VII2 entries
Ultra Sun

With eyes that can see in pitch-darkness, it never lets its prey escape. Some even call it “the emperor of dark nights.”

Ultra Moon

When it turns its head entirely upside down, you know it’s troubled by something. If you don’t leave it be, it will peck you.

Generation VI3 entries
X

Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.

Y

When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Noctowl never fails at catching prey in darkness. This Pokémon owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.

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

Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.

Generation IV5 entries
Diamond

Its eyes are special. They can pick out objects as long as there is the tiniest amount of light.

Pearl

If it flips its head upside down, it’s a sign that it is engaged in very complex thinking.

Platinum

Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.

HeartGold

Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.

SoulSilver

When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

NOCTOWL never fails at catching prey in darkness. This POKéMON owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.

Emerald

It unfailingly catches prey in darkness. NOCTOWL owe their success to superior vision that allows them to see in minimal light, and to their supple and silent wings.

FireRed

When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.

LeafGreen

Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.

Silver

When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 de­ grees to sharpen its intellectual power.

Crystal

Its extremely soft feathers make no sound in flight. It silently sneaks up on prey without being detected.

Noctowl species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorBrown
ShapeWings
HabitatForest
Height1.6 m (5'03")
Weight40.8 kg (89.9 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate90 (35.3%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsFlying
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience158
EV yield2 HP
Regional dex numbers
National#164
Johto#016
Sinnoh#107
Sinnoh (Pt)#107
Johto (HGSS)#016
Kalos Mountain#118
Alola (USUM)#213
Akala (USUM)#114
Galar#020
Kitakami#046
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread50 Atk / 86 SpA
Best statHP 100very good
Speed tier70 Speaverage speed
Defensive load3 weak / 2 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty90 / 255moderate, about 35.3% per ball

About Noctowl

Noctowl is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light. Noctowl stands 1.6 m (5'03") tall and weighs 40.8 kg (89.9 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Noctowl base stats

Noctowl has a base stat total of 452, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is HP at 100 (very good), while its lowest is Attack at 50 (below average). Noctowl is average speed with a base Speed of 70.

Noctowl weaknesses and resistances

As a Normal and Flying-type, Noctowl 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 Noctowl 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Noctowl abilities

Noctowl'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.

Noctowl moves and learnset

Noctowl can learn 88 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 54 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Giga Impact (Normal, 150 power), Hyper Beam (Normal, 150 power), Sky Attack (Flying, 140 power), Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power). For coverage, Noctowl can learn Future Sight (Psychic), Dream Eater (Psychic), Moonblast (Fairy).

Training Noctowl

Noctowl has a moderate capture rate of 90 (35.3%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Noctowl yields 2 HP EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Noctowl belongs to the Flying egg group. Noctowl 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 Noctowl. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Noctowl, or use the team builder to see how Noctowl fits into your squad.

Tools for Noctowl
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