Pokémon type
Normal
Noctowl
#164 (Johto)
Best moveset for Noctowl
The best moves for Noctowl are Wing Attack and Sky Attack when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Wing Attack and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Hoothoot family. Noctowl evolves from Hoothoot for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Hoothoot for 45 Candy.
Game images
Noctowl, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Noctowl is a Normal & Flying Pokémon which evolves from Hoothoot. It is weak to Rock, Electric and Ice moves. Noctowl's best moveset is Wing Attack & Sky Attack and it has a Max CP of 2,288.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Wing Attack | 10 | 12 |
| Extrasensory | 11 | 11 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ball | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Sky Attack | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Psychic | 95 | 2 | 1.9 |
| Night Shade | 60 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.91 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.36 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Airstream from Wing Attack | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Mindstorm from Extrasensory | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Sky Attack
48 DPS
|
8.5 | 100% |
|
Extrasensory
11 DPS
|
Sky Attack
48 DPS
|
8.3 | 97% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Shadow Ball
33.3 DPS
|
7.6 | 89% |
|
Extrasensory
11 DPS
|
Shadow Ball
33.3 DPS
|
7.4 | 86% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Psychic
31.7 DPS
|
7.3 | 86% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
7.2 | 85% |
|
Extrasensory
11 DPS
|
Psychic
31.7 DPS
|
7.1 | 84% |
|
Extrasensory
11 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
6.9 | 81% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Night Shade
24 DPS
|
6.1 | 72% |
|
Extrasensory
11 DPS
|
Night Shade
24 DPS
|
5.9 | 69% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
4.7 | 55% |
|
Extrasensory
11 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
4.4 | 51% |
Counters & Raids
Top Noctowl counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Noctowl Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.48
- 2 0.49
- 3 0.49
- 4 0.53
- 5 0.53
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
145 |
| Defense |
|
156 |
| Stamina |
|
225 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 189 |
| Level 50 | 201 |
Average size
| Height | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 40.8 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 1,000 |
| Candy | 1 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
867 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,156 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,735 |
|
Level 40 |
2,024 |
|
Level 50 |
2,288 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,446 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,879 |
Costumes
Noctowl costumes
Noctowl (New Year’s Hat)
