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) 0187 (Legends: Z-A) 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.
Evolution chart
Noivern changes
- In Generations 6-7, Noivern has a base Friendship value of 70.
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 Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Moonlight | Fairy | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 4 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 12 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Leech Life | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 28 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Super Fang | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 36 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 40 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 44 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 52 | Boomburst | Normal | 140 | 100 |
Egg moves
Noivern does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Move Tutor moves
Noivern can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Z-A from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Noivern is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 10 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 41 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 43 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 47 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 54 | Draco Meteor | Dragon | 130 | 90 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 62 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 63 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 68 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 71 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 74 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 82 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 87 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 90 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 93 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 95 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 102 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 |
Moves learnt by level up
Noivern learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Moonlight | Fairy | — | — | |
| 1 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
| 28 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Super Fang | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 36 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 40 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 44 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 51 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 56 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 62 | Boomburst | Normal | 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 Pulse | Dragon | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defog | Flying | — | — | |
| Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 |
Moves learnt by TM
Noivern is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Noivern sprites
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) |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Noivern questions
- What is a good moveset for Noivern?
- Will Noivern + Infiltrator stop Substitute spammers?
- Roost or Moonlight for Noivern?
- Should I replace Boomburst?
- Could Physical Noivern work?
- Flygon, Dragapult, or Noivern for a Shield playthrough?
- Mandibuzz, Noivern or Corviknight for a Shield playthrough?
- Is Noivern viable in Gen 8 OU?
View more questions on PokéBase »
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

