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Noctowl

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Noctowl

#164 in the National Pokédex • Owl Pokémon

Noctowl sprite

Normal

Shiny Noctowl sprite

Shiny

Details

Types

NormalFlying

Category

Owl Pokémon

Height

1.6 m (5'03")

Weight

40.8 kg (89.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0164

Pokédex

National Dex #164

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

100

310

404

Attack

50

94

218

Defense

50

94

218

Sp. Atk

86

159

298

Sp. Def

96

177

320

Speed

70

130

262

Total

452

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 Noctowl, 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
2 HP
Catch rate
90
Base Exp.
158

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

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

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 stat.

StartHypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

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

StartDream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

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

StartSky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

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.

4HypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

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

7PeckFlyingPhysical3510035

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

10ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

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

13Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.

16Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

19Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-10010

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

23ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010020

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

27Take DownNormalPhysical908520

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

31ReflectPsychicStatus--20

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

35Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

39UproarNormalSpecial9010010

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

43RoostFlyingStatus--10

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

47MoonblastFairySpecial9510015

Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

51SynchronoisePsychicSpecial12010010

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

55Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM01Work UpNormalStatus--30

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

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. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

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. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM19RoostFlyingStatus--10

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack 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

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

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 to increase the power of the attack.

TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.

TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM76FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn.

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-8515

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.

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.

Learn before evolving and retain the move. Breeding and prior stages have separate requirements.
Class
Acquisition sourceDescription
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

Hoothoot — breeding; retain through evolution

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

DefogFlyingStatus--15

Hoothoot — breeding; retain through evolution

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

Hoothoot — breeding; retain through evolution

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

Hoothoot — breeding; retain through evolution

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

Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--20

Hoothoot — breeding; retain through evolution

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

Night ShadeGhostSpecial-10015

Hoothoot — breeding; retain through evolution

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

SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

Hoothoot — breeding; retain through evolution

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

WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

Hoothoot — breeding; retain through evolution

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

Hoothoot — breeding; retain through evolution

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

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition sourceDescription
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Air CutterFlyingSpecial609525

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

CurseGhostStatus--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

DefogFlyingStatus--15

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

DefogFlyingStatus--15

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

DetectFightingStatus--5

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

EndureNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

EndureNormalStatus--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

Feather DanceFlyingStatus-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

FlashNormalStatus-10020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

Laser FocusNormalStatus--30

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Magic CoatPsychicStatus--15

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Magic CoatPsychicStatus--15

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

MimicNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Night ShadeGhostSpecial-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

NightmareGhostStatus-10015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

RecycleNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

RecycleNormalStatus--10

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

Silver WindBugSpecial601005

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

TailwindFlyingStatus--15

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

TailwindFlyingStatus--15

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Insomnia

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon is suffering from insomnia and cannot fall asleep.

Prevents sleep.

Keen Eye

Ability Slot 2

Keen eyes prevent other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon’s accuracy.

Prevents opponents from lowering accuracy and ignores their evasion stages.

Tinted Lens(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon can use “not very effective” moves to deal regular damage.

Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

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