#164 Noctowl

General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves
Gen IX Dex Gen VIII Dex Gen VII Dex Gen VI Dex Gen V Dex
Gen IV Dex Gen III Dex Gen II Dex

This Pokédex entry is for Generation VII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Noctowl Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Noctowl
Japan: Yorunozuku
ヨルノズク
French: Noarfang
German: Noctuh
Korean: 야부엉
National: #164
Alola: #213
Melemele: #---
Akala: #114
Ula'ula: #---
Poni: #---
Male :50%
Female :50%
Normal-type Flying-type
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Owl Pokémon 5'03"
1.6m
89.9lbs
40.8kg
903,840
Abilities: Insomnia - Keen Eye - Tinted Lens (Hidden Ability)
Insomnia: The Pokémon cannot be put to Sleep while having this ability.
Keen Eye: Opponent cannot lower this Pokémon’s accuracy. The Pokémon ignores evasion boosts of the opponent
Hidden Ability (Available through transfer):
Tinted Lens: The power of “not very effective” moves is doubled.
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned S.O.S. Calling
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 2 HP Point(s)
Unlikely

Weakness

Attacking Move Type: Normal-type Attacking Move Type: Fire-type Attacking Move Type: Water-type Attacking Move Type: Electric-type Attacking Move Type: Grass-type Attacking Move Type: Ice-type Attacking Move Type: Fighting-type Attacking Move Type: Poison-type Attacking Move Type: Ground-type Attacking Move Type: Flying-type Attacking Move Type: Psychic-type Attacking Move Type: Bug-type Attacking Move Type: Rock-type Attacking Move Type: Ghost-type Attacking Move Type: Dragon-type Attacking Move Type: Dark-type Attacking Move Type: Steel-type Attacking Move Type: Fairy-type
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Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
 
Flying
Evolutionary Chain
Hoothoot Level Noctowl

Locations

- In-Depth Details
Sun Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
Moon Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun Lush Jungle (SOS Only)Details
Ultra Moon Lush Jungle (SOS Only)Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text

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.


Attacks


Generation VII Level Up

LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Dream Eater Dream Eater - Psychic-type Dream Eater: Special Move 100 100 15 --
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.
Sky Attack Sky Attack - Flying-type Sky Attack: Physical Move 140 90 5 30
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.
Tackle Tackle - Normal-type Tackle: Physical Move 40 100 35 --
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Growl Growl - Normal-type Growl: Other Move -- 100 40 --
The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat.
Foresight Foresight - Normal-type Foresight: Other Move -- -- 40 --
Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.
Hypnosis Hypnosis - Psychic-type Hypnosis: Other Move -- 60 20 --
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
4 Hypnosis Hypnosis - Psychic-type Hypnosis: Other Move -- 60 20 --
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
7 Peck Peck - Flying-type Peck: Physical Move 35 100 35 --
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
10 Confusion Confusion - Psychic-type Confusion: Special Move 50 100 25 10
The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.
13 Echoed Voice Echoed Voice - Normal-type Echoed Voice: Special Move 40 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.
16 Zen Headbutt Zen Headbutt - Psychic-type Zen Headbutt: Physical Move 80 90 15 20
The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
19 Psycho Shift Psycho Shift - Psychic-type Psycho Shift: Other Move -- 100 10 --
Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status conditions to the target.
23 Extrasensory Extrasensory - Psychic-type Extrasensory: Special Move 80 100 20 10
The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.
27 Take Down Take Down - Normal-type Take Down: Physical Move 90 85 20 --
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
31 Reflect Reflect - Psychic-type Reflect: Other Move -- -- 20 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
35 Air Slash Air Slash - Flying-type Air Slash: Special Move 75 95 15 30
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
39 Uproar Uproar - Normal-type Uproar: Special Move 90 100 10 --
The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
43 Roost Roost - Flying-type Roost: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
47 Moonblast Moonblast - Fairy-type Moonblast: Special Move 95 100 15 30
Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.
51 Synchronoise Synchronoise - Psychic-type Synchronoise: Special Move 120 100 10 --
Using an odd shock wave, the user inflicts damage on any Pokémon of the same type in the area around it.
55 Dream Eater Dream Eater - Psychic-type Dream Eater: Special Move 100 100 15 --
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.

TM & HM Attacks

TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01 Work Up Work Up - Normal-type Work Up: Other Move -- -- 30 --
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM06 Toxic Toxic - Poison-type Toxic: Other Move -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power Hidden Power - Normal-type Hidden Power: Special Move 60 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day Sunny Day - Fire-type Sunny Day: Other Move -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM15 Hyper Beam Hyper Beam - Normal-type Hyper Beam: Special Move 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM17 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- -- 10 --
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance Rain Dance - Water-type Rain Dance: Other Move -- -- 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.
TM19 Roost Roost - Flying-type Roost: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM21 Frustration Frustration - Normal-type Frustration: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27 Return Return - Normal-type Return: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29 Psychic Psychic - Psychic-type Psychic: Special Move 90 100 10 10
The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM30 Shadow Ball Shadow Ball - Ghost-type Shadow Ball: Special Move 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM32 Double Team Double Team - Normal-type Double Team: Other Move -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM33 Reflect Reflect - Psychic-type Reflect: Other Move -- -- 20 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM40 Aerial Ace Aerial Ace - Flying-type Aerial Ace: Physical Move 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
TM42 Facade Facade - Normal-type Facade: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44 Rest Rest - Psychic-type Rest: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45 Attract Attract - Normal-type Attract: Other Move -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief Thief - Dark-type Thief: Physical Move 60 100 25 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM48 Round Round - Normal-type Round: Special Move 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM49 Echoed Voice Echoed Voice - Normal-type Echoed Voice: Special Move 40 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.
TM51 Steel Wing Steel Wing - Steel-type Steel Wing: Physical Move 70 90 25 10
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user's Defense stat.
TM68 Giga Impact Giga Impact - Normal-type Giga Impact: Physical Move 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM76 Fly Fly - Flying-type Fly: Physical Move 90 95 15 --
The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn.
TM77 Psych Up Psych Up - Normal-type Psych Up: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM85 Dream Eater Dream Eater - Psychic-type Dream Eater: Special Move 100 100 15 --
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.
TM87 Swagger Swagger - Normal-type Swagger: Other Move -- 85 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Sleep Talk Sleep Talk - Normal-type Sleep Talk: Other Move -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90 Substitute Substitute - Normal-type Substitute: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM100 Confide Confide - Normal-type Confide: Other Move -- -- 20 100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Egg Moves (Details)

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Mirror Move Mirror Move - Flying-type Mirror Move: Other Move -- -- 20 -- Details
The user counters the target by mimicking the target's last move.
Supersonic Supersonic - Normal-type Supersonic: Other Move -- 55 20 -- Details
The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Feint Attack Feint Attack - Dark-type Feint Attack: Physical Move 60 -- 20 -- Details
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
Wing Attack Wing Attack - Flying-type Wing Attack: Physical Move 60 100 35 -- Details
The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
Whirlwind Whirlwind - Normal-type Whirlwind: Other Move -- -- 20 -- Details
The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Sky Attack Sky Attack - Flying-type Sky Attack: Physical Move 140 90 5 30 Details
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.
Feather Dance Feather Dance - Flying-type Feather Dance: Other Move -- 100 15 -- Details
The user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.
Agility Agility - Psychic-type Agility: Other Move -- -- 30 -- Details
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Night Shade Night Shade - Ghost-type Night Shade: Special Move ?? 100 15 -- Details
The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Defog Defog - Flying-type Defog: Other Move -- -- 15 -- Details
A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness.
Mean Look
USUM Only
Mean Look - Normal-type Mean Look: Other Move -- -- 5 -- Details
The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
Hurricane
USUM Only
Hurricane - Flying-type Hurricane: Special Move 110 70 10 30 Details
The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Move Tutor Attacks

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
UproarUproar - Normal-typeUproar: Special Move9010010--
The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Magic CoatMagic Coat - Psychic-typeMagic Coat: Other Move----15--
A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.
Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt - Psychic-typeZen Headbutt: Physical Move80901520
The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Hyper VoiceHyper Voice - Normal-typeHyper Voice: Special Move9010010--
The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
SnoreSnore - Normal-typeSnore: Special Move501001530
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Heat WaveHeat Wave - Fire-typeHeat Wave: Special Move95901010
The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.
TailwindTailwind - Flying-typeTailwind: Other Move----15--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.
Sky AttackSky Attack - Flying-typeSky Attack: Physical Move14090530
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.
RecycleRecycle - Normal-typeRecycle: Other Move----10--
The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
DefogDefog - Flying-typeDefog: Other Move----15--
A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness.
Laser FocusLaser Focus - Normal-typeLaser Focus: Other Move----30--
The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Usable Z Moves

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Breakneck Blitz Breakneck Blitz - Normal-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 200(Phy)/200(Spe) -- 1 --
The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Supersonic Skystrike Supersonic Skystrike - Flying-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 200(Phy)/185(Spe) -- 1 --
The user soars up with its Z-Power and plummets toward the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Never-Ending Nightmare Never-Ending Nightmare - Ghost-type Special Move 160 -- 1 --
Deep-seated grudges summoned by the user's Z-Power trap the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Corkscrew Crash Corkscrew Crash - Steel-type Physical Move 140 -- 1 --
The user spins very fast and rams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Inferno Overdrive Inferno Overdrive - Fire-type Special Move 175 -- 1 --
The user breathes a stream of intense fire toward the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies depending on the original move.
Shattered Psyche Shattered Psyche - Psychic-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 160(Phy)/190(Spe) -- 1 --
The user controls the target with its Z-Power and hurts the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Black Hole Eclipse Black Hole Eclipse - Dark-type Physical Move 120 -- 1 --
The user gathers dark energy using its Z-Power and sucks the target into it. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Twinkle Tackle Twinkle Tackle - Fairy-type Special Move 175 -- 1 --
The user creates a very charming space using its Z-Power and totally toys with the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.

Usable Z Moves (Transfer Only/Improved)

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Tectonic Rage
Gen V or earlier
Tectonic Rage - Ground-type Special Move 100 -- 1 --
The user burrows deep into the ground and slams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Savage Spin-Out
Gen V or earlier
Savage Spin-Out - Bug-type Special Move 120 -- 1 --
The user binds the target with full force with threads of silk that the user spits using its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Devastating Drake
Gen V or earlier
Devastating Drake - Dragon-type Special Move 100 -- 1 --
The user materializes its aura using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.


Transfer Only Moves (Details)

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen VI TM94 (ΩRαS)
The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Pluck 60 100 20 -- Gen V TM88
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Silver Wind 60 100 5 10 Gen IV TM62
The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user's stats.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move's type and power.
Air Cutter 60 95 25 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.
Ominous Wind 60 100 5 10 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Twister 40 100 20 20 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Nightmare -- 100 15 -- Move Tutor - XD
A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.
Sky Attack 140 90 5 30 Move Tutor - XD
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.
Curse -- -- 10 -- Gen II TM03
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Detect -- -- 5 -- Gen II TM43
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Flash -- 100 20 -- Gen II HM05
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy.


Stats

  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 452 100 50 50 86 96 70
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 160 - 207 49 - 91 49 - 91 81 - 124 90 - 133 67 - 109
Lv. 100 310 - 404 94 - 179 94 - 179 159 - 243 177 - 261 130 - 215
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 160 - 207 55 - 102 55 - 102 91 - 138 101 - 148 75 - 122
Lv. 100 310 - 404 105 - 199 105 - 199 177 - 271 197 - 291 145 - 239
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 160 - 207 60 - 112 60 - 112 100 - 151 111 - 162 82 - 134
Lv. 100 310 - 404 115 - 218 115 - 218 194 - 298 216 - 320 159 - 262

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