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Hoothoot

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Hoothoot

#163 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Owl Pokémon

Hoothoot sprite

Normal

Shiny Hoothoot sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black 2

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

Pokémon White 2

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

Details

Types

NormalFlying

Category

Owl Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

21.2 kg (46.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0163

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

60

230

324

Attack

30

58

174

Defense

30

58

174

Sp. Atk

36

69

188

Sp. Def

56

105

232

Speed

50

94

218

Total

262

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Hoothoot, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 HP
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
52

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Hoothoot

Hoothoot

#163

Level 20

Noctowl

Noctowl

#164

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Pokémon Dream Radar

Pokémon Dream Radar transfer5-40-

Hidden Ability: Tinted Lens, Received level by badges: 0→5; 1–2→10; 3–4→20; 5–6→30; 7–8→40. Received in a Dream Ball; cannot be Shiny, Requires an already-downloaded Pokémon Dream Radar on a Nintendo 3DS and transfer via Nintendo 3DS Link; this is an external-app acquisition

White 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Pokémon Dream Radar

Pokémon Dream Radar transfer5-40-

Hidden Ability: Tinted Lens, Received level by badges: 0→5; 1–2→10; 3–4→20; 5–6→30; 7–8→40. Received in a Dream Ball; cannot be Shiny, Requires an already-downloaded Pokémon Dream Radar on a Nintendo 3DS and transfer via Nintendo 3DS Link; this is an external-app acquisition

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical5010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartGrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.

StartForesightNormalStatus--40

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.

5HypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

9PeckFlyingPhysical3510035

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

13UproarNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

17ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

21ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.

25Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

29Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.

33Air SlashFlyingSpecial759520

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

37Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch.

41SynchronoisePsychicSpecial7010015

Using an odd shock wave, the user inflicts damage on any Pokémon of the same type in the area around it.

45ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010030

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the target flinch.

49Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-9010

Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status problems to the target.

53RoostFlyingStatus--10

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

57Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden Power

Varies

Special30–7010015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

TM83Work UpNormalStatus--30

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Magic CoatPsychicStatus--15

A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.

RecycleNormalStatus--10

The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.

RoostFlyingStatus--10

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TailwindFlyingStatus--30

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

UproarNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

DefogFlyingStatus--15

A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Faint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

Feather DanceFlyingStatus-10015

The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.

Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--20

The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.

Night ShadeGhostSpecial-10015

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.

SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.

WhirlwindNormalStatus-10020

The target is blown away and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.

Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

These moves require the labeled trade, transfer or historical gift route. Individual options do not establish that every combination is legal.
Class
AcquisitionDescription
Air CutterFlyingSpecial559525

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

EndureNormalStatus--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Natural Gift

Varies

Physical-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Silver WindBugSpecial601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Insomnia

Ability Slot 1

Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.

Prevents sleep.

Keen Eye

Ability Slot 2

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering accuracy.

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Tinted Lens(Hidden Ability)

Powers up “not very effective” moves.

Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

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