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Noctowl

#20 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Owl Pokémon

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.

Pokédexes

Galar #20

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

#19

Level 20

Noctowl

Noctowl

#20

Hoothoot

Chinchou

Noctowl normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Noctowl sprite

Shiny

Noctowl

Owl Pokémon

#20
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
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 stats.

StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

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

StartSky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

StartEchoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

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

9ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

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

12ReflectPsychicStatus--20

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

15Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-10010

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

18Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

23ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010020

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

28Take DownNormalPhysical908520

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

33UproarNormalSpecial9010010

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

38RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

43MoonblastFairySpecial9510015

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

48HypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

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

53Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Class
Description
TM06FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

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

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

TM18ReflectPsychicStatus--20

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM30Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain 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.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

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

TM44ImprisonPsychicStatus--10

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM95Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

TR11PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

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

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

TR17AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR33Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

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

TR34Future SightPsychicSpecial12010010

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

TR35UproarNormalSpecial9010010

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

TR36Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

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

TR42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

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

TR49Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TR68Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

TR82Stored PowerPsychicSpecial2010010

The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power.

TR85Work UpNormalStatus--30

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

TR89HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

Class
Description
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010

The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

Insomnia

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon's insomnia prevents it from falling asleep.

Prevents sleep.

Keen Eye

Ability Slot 2

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

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

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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SwSh / Pokédex

Noctowl

Noctowl

#20 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Owl Pokémon

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.

Pokédexes

Galar #20

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

#19

Level 20

Noctowl

Noctowl

#20

Hoothoot

Chinchou

Noctowl normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Noctowl sprite

Shiny

Noctowl

Owl Pokémon

#20
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
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 stats.

StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

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

StartSky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

StartEchoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

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

9ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

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

12ReflectPsychicStatus--20

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

15Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-10010

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

18Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

23ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010020

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

28Take DownNormalPhysical908520

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

33UproarNormalSpecial9010010

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

38RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

43MoonblastFairySpecial9510015

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

48HypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

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

53Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Class
Description
TM06FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

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

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

TM18ReflectPsychicStatus--20

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM30Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain 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.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

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

TM44ImprisonPsychicStatus--10

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM95Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

TR11PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

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

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

TR17AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR33Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

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

TR34Future SightPsychicSpecial12010010

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

TR35UproarNormalSpecial9010010

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

TR36Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

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

TR42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

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

TR49Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TR68Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

TR82Stored PowerPsychicSpecial2010010

The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power.

TR85Work UpNormalStatus--30

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

TR89HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

Class
Description
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010

The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

Insomnia

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon's insomnia prevents it from falling asleep.

Prevents sleep.

Keen Eye

Ability Slot 2

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

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

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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