Noivern

Noivern is a Flying/Dragon type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.

It is extremely combative toward anything that wanders too close to it. It flies through even the darkest nights using ultrasonic waves it emits from its ears. Noivern loves fruit, and feeding it fruit will keep it calm.

Pokédex data

National № 0715
Type Flying Dragon
Species Sound Wave Pokémon
Height 1.5 m (4′11″)
Weight 85.0 kg (187.4 lbs)
Abilities 1. Frisk
2. Infiltrator
Telepathy (hidden ability)
Local № 0114 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0084 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0177 (Sword/Shield)
0304 (Scarlet/Violet)
0182 (The Crown Tundra)
0089 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 187
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Dragon, Flying
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 85
280 374
Attack 70
130 262
Defense 80
148 284
Sp. Atk 97
179 322
Sp. Def 80
148 284
Speed 123
225 379
Total 535 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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Noivern.

Evolution chart

(Level 48)

Noivern changes

Pokédex entries

X
Omega Ruby
They fly around on moonless nights and attack careless prey. Nothing can beat them in a battle in the dark.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
The ultrasonic waves it emits from its ears can reduce a large boulder to pebbles. It swoops out of the dark to attack.
Ultra Sun Although it has a violent disposition, if you give it a nice ripe fruit that it loves, Noivern will suddenly become tame.
Ultra Moon This hot-blooded Pokémon attacks anything it sees with ultrasonic waves that can crush boulders.
Sword Aggressive and cruel, this Pokémon will ruthlessly torment enemies that are helpless in the dark.
Shield Flying through the darkness, it weakens enemies with ultrasonic waves that could crush stone. Its fangs finish the fight.
Scarlet Ultrasonic waves emitted by a Noivern can pulverize a large boulder. This Pokémon has a cruel disposition.
Violet In the dark, even Hydreigon are terrified of this Pokémon. But in the light, Noivern is the one that avoids battle.

Moves learned by Noivern

Moves learnt by level up

Noivern learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
1MoonlightFairyStatus
1SupersonicNormalStatus 55
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
12Double TeamNormalStatus
16Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
20BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
24Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95
28WhirlwindNormalStatus
32Super FangNormalPhysical 90
36Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
40ScreechNormalStatus 85
44RoostFlyingStatus
51TailwindFlyingStatus
56HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70
62BoomburstNormalSpecial 140 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Noivern learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100

Egg moves

Noivern learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Noivern gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DefogFlyingStatus
Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75

Moves learnt by level up

Noivern learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
1MoonlightFairyStatus
1SupersonicNormalStatus 55
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
12Double TeamNormalStatus
16Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
20BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
24Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95
28WhirlwindNormalStatus
32Super FangNormalPhysical 90
36Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
40ScreechNormalStatus 85
44RoostFlyingStatus
51TailwindFlyingStatus
56HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70
62BoomburstNormalSpecial 140 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Noivern learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100

Egg moves

Noivern learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Noivern gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DefogFlyingStatus
Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75

Move Tutor moves

Noivern can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical 40 90

Moves learnt by TM

Noivern is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Noivern is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Noivern sprites

Type Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Noivern sprite from X & Y Noivern sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Noivern sprite from Sword & Shield Noivern sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Noivern Shiny sprite from X & Y Noivern Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Noivern

X
Y
Evolve Noibat
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Resolution Cave
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Lake of Outrage, Ballimere Lake, Lakeside Cave
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two)

Other languages

English Noivern
Japanese オンバーン (Onvern)
German UHaFnir
French Bruyverne
Italian Noivern
Spanish Noivern
Korean 음번 (eumbeon)
Chinese (Simplified) 音波龙
Chinese (Traditional) 音波龍

 

English Sound Wave Pokémon
Japanese おんぱポケモン
German Schallwellen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Ondes
Italian Pokémon Ondasonora
Spanish Pokémon Onda Sónica
Korean 음파포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 音波宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 音波寶可夢

Name origin

noise
loud sounds
wyvern
mythical dragon-like creature