Noctowl
Pokédex data
National № | 164 |
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Type | Normal Flying |
Species | Owl Pokémon |
Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
Weight | 40.8 kg (89.9 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Insomnia 2. Keen Eye Tinted Lens (hidden ability) |
Local № | 016 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 107 (Diamond/Pearl) 107 (Platinum) 016 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 118 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 213 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 020 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 2 HP |
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Catch rate | 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 158 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Flying |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
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Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Defense | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Sp. Atk | 86 | 159 | 298 | |
Sp. Def | 96 | 177 | 320 | |
Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Total | 452 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Noctowl changes
- In Generations 2-6, Noctowl has a base Special Attack of 76.
- In Generations 2-4, Noctowl has a base experience yield of 162.
- In Generations 5-6, Noctowl has a base experience yield of 155.
- In Generations 2-7, Noctowl has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Gold | Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark. |
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Silver | When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power. |
Crystal | Its extremely soft feathers make no sound in flight. It silently sneaks up on prey without being detected. |
Ruby Sapphire | NOCTOWL never fails at catching prey in darkness. This POKéMON owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight. |
FireRed | When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power. |
LeafGreen | Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark. |
Emerald | It unfailingly catches prey in darkness. NOCTOWL owe their success to superior vision that allows them to see in minimal light, and to their supple and silent wings. |
Diamond | Its eyes are special. They can pick out objects as long as there is the tiniest amount of light. |
Pearl | If it flips its head upside down, it’s a sign that it is engaged in very complex thinking. |
Platinum | Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light. |
HeartGold | Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark. |
SoulSilver | When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light. |
X | Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark. |
Y | When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Noctowl never fails at catching prey in darkness. This Pokémon owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight. |
Ultra Sun | With eyes that can see in pitch-darkness, it never lets its prey escape. Some even call it “the emperor of dark nights.” |
Ultra Moon | When it turns its head entirely upside down, you know it’s troubled by something. If you don’t leave it be, it will peck you. |
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. |
Moves learned by Noctowl
Moves learnt by level up
Noctowl learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Echoed Voice | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Peck | Flying | ![]() | 35 | 100 |
1 | Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
9 | Confusion | Psychic | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
12 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Psycho Shift | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
18 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
23 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
28 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
33 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
38 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
43 | Moonblast | Fairy | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
48 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
53 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
Egg moves
Noctowl learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Noctowl egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Feather Dance | Flying | ![]() | — | 100 |
Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Supersonic | Normal | ![]() | — | 55 |
Whirlwind | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Wing Attack | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Noctowl can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dual Wingbeat | Flying | ![]() | 40 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Noctowl is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
16 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Steel Wing | Steel | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
44 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
95 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Noctowl is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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11 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
35 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
36 | Heat Wave | Fire | ![]() | 95 | 90 |
42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
82 | Stored Power | Psychic | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
85 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
89 | Hurricane | Flying | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
Moves learnt by level up
Noctowl learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
1 | Foresight | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
1 | Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
4 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
7 | Peck | Flying | ![]() | 35 | 100 |
10 | Confusion | Psychic | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
13 | Echoed Voice | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
16 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
19 | Psycho Shift | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
23 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
27 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
31 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
39 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
43 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
47 | Moonblast | Fairy | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
51 | Synchronoise | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
55 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
Egg moves
Noctowl learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Noctowl egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Feather Dance | Flying | ![]() | — | 100 |
Feint Attack | Dark | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Hurricane | Flying | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
Mean Look | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Mirror Move | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
Supersonic | Normal | ![]() | — | 55 |
Whirlwind | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Wing Attack | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Noctowl can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Heat Wave | Fire | ![]() | 95 | 90 |
Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Laser Focus | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Magic Coat | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Recycle | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Tailwind | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Noctowl is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
51 | Steel Wing | Steel | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
76 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Noctowl can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Detect | Fighting | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Nightmare | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 2 — TM |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 2 — HM |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Silver Wind | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Air Cutter | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Twister | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Pluck | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 5 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Noctowl sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Where to find Noctowl
Gold Silver |
Route 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 35, 43 |
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Crystal | Route 2, 5, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 25, 26, 27, 35, 37, 38, 39, 43, Ilex Forest |
Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Evolve Hoothoot |
Diamond Pearl |
Route 210, 211, 216, 217, Acuity Lakefront, Great Marsh, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Mt. Coronet, Sendoff Spring |
Platinum | Route 210, 211, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 43, 47, Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest |
Black White |
Abundant Shrine |
Black 2 White 2 |
Nature Sanctuary, Nature Preserve |
X Y |
Route 20, Pokémon Village |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Lush Jungle |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Giant's Cap, Motostoke Outskirts, Motostoke Riverbank |
Answers to Noctowl questions
- What is a good moveset for Noctowl?
- Which is the stronger flying-type(base on stats and move-sets)?
- Who is better Xatu or Noctowl?
- Should I teach fly to my Fearow, Notctowl,Farfetch'd or Pidgeotto?
- How come I found a noctowl at level 7?
- Mantine or Noctowl for special wall?
- 2 Questions in 1 (Ash's Noctowl question)
- Noctowl or Crobat in silver?
- Noctowl or Togetic in silver?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Noctowl |
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Japanese | ヨルノズク (Yorunozuku) |
German | Noctuh |
French | Noarfang |
Name origin
- nocturnal
- active at night
- owl
- a species of bird