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Hoothoot

#163 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Owl Pokémon

Omega Ruby

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.

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.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Flying

Steps to Hatch

3,840

Effort Values Yielded

1 HP

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

255

Base Experience

52
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Hoothoot

Hoothoot

#163

Level 20

Noctowl

Noctowl

#164

Furret

Noctowl

Hoothoot normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Hoothoot sprite

Shiny

Hoothoot

Owl Pokémon

#163
NormalFlying

Height

0.7 m

Weight

21.2 kg

Base XP

52

Abilities

InsomniaKeen EyeTinted Lens

HP

60

Attack

30

Defense

30

Sp. Atk

36

Sp. Def

56

Speed

50

Total

262

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 opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

StartForesightNormalStatus--40

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This 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. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

17ReflectPsychicStatus--20

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

21ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

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. This also damages the user a little.

33Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

37Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

41SynchronoisePsychicSpecial12010010

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

45ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010020

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

49Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-10010

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

53RoostFlyingStatus--5

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 its own HP.

Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

DefogFlyingStatus--15

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

Feather DanceFlyingStatus-10015

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

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 equal to the user’s level.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

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

WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

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

Class
Description
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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.

TM19RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

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. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This 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 reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

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. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already 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.

TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

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

TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM94Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Class
Description
Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon 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.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TailwindFlyingStatus--15

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

UproarNormalSpecial9010010

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

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

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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OR/AS / Pokédex

Hoothoot

Hoothoot

#163 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Owl Pokémon

Omega Ruby

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.

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.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Flying

Steps to Hatch

3,840

Effort Values Yielded

1 HP

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

255

Base Experience

52
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Hoothoot

Hoothoot

#163

Level 20

Noctowl

Noctowl

#164

Furret

Noctowl

Hoothoot normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Hoothoot sprite

Shiny

Hoothoot

Owl Pokémon

#163
NormalFlying

Height

0.7 m

Weight

21.2 kg

Base XP

52

Abilities

InsomniaKeen EyeTinted Lens

HP

60

Attack

30

Defense

30

Sp. Atk

36

Sp. Def

56

Speed

50

Total

262

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 opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

StartForesightNormalStatus--40

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This 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. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

17ReflectPsychicStatus--20

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

21ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

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. This also damages the user a little.

33Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

37Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

41SynchronoisePsychicSpecial12010010

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

45ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010020

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

49Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-10010

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

53RoostFlyingStatus--5

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 its own HP.

Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

DefogFlyingStatus--15

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

Feather DanceFlyingStatus-10015

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

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 equal to the user’s level.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

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

WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

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

Class
Description
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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.

TM19RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

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. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This 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 reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

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. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already 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.

TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

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

TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM94Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Class
Description
Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon 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.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TailwindFlyingStatus--15

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

UproarNormalSpecial9010010

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

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

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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