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Noctowl

#164 in the Black and White Pokédex • Owl Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Flying

Steps to Hatch

3,840

Effort Values Yielded

2 HP

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

90

Base Experience

158
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Hoothoot

Hoothoot

#163

Level 20

Noctowl

Noctowl

#164

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave4810%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave501%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass5810%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass604%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass601%

-

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave4810%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave501%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass5810%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass604%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass601%

-

Hoothoot

Ledyba

Noctowl normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Noctowl sprite

Shiny

Noctowl

Owl Pokémon

#164
NormalFlying

Height

1.6 m

Weight

40.8 kg

Base XP

158

Abilities

InsomniaKeen EyeTinted Lens

HP

100

Attack

50

Defense

50

Sp. Atk

86

Sp. Def

96

Speed

70

Total

452

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricIceRock

Resistances

Takes 0× from

GroundGhost

Takes 0.5× from

GrassBug
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.

StartHypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

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

StartSky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

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.

22ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

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

27Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

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

32Take DownNormalPhysical908520

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

37Air SlashFlyingSpecial759520

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

42Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

47SynchronoisePsychicSpecial7010015

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

52ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010030

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

57Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-9010

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

62RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

67Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

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

Class
Description
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

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

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

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.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

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--5

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.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

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.

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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Noctowl

Noctowl

#164 in the Black and White Pokédex • Owl Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Flying

Steps to Hatch

3,840

Effort Values Yielded

2 HP

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

90

Base Experience

158
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Hoothoot

Hoothoot

#163

Level 20

Noctowl

Noctowl

#164

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave4810%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave501%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass5810%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass604%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass601%

-

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave4810%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave501%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass5810%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass604%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass601%

-

Hoothoot

Ledyba

Noctowl normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Noctowl sprite

Shiny

Noctowl

Owl Pokémon

#164
NormalFlying

Height

1.6 m

Weight

40.8 kg

Base XP

158

Abilities

InsomniaKeen EyeTinted Lens

HP

100

Attack

50

Defense

50

Sp. Atk

86

Sp. Def

96

Speed

70

Total

452

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricIceRock

Resistances

Takes 0× from

GroundGhost

Takes 0.5× from

GrassBug
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.

StartHypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

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

StartSky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

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.

22ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

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

27Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

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

32Take DownNormalPhysical908520

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

37Air SlashFlyingSpecial759520

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

42Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

47SynchronoisePsychicSpecial7010015

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

52ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010030

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

57Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-9010

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

62RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

67Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

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

Class
Description
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

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

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

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.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

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--5

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.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

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.

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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