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No. 0163 · Generation II · Johto

Hoothoot

The Owl Pokémon

TL;DR. Hoothoot is a normal/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 262. It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.

Normal Flying

It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.

Height0.7 m

Weight21.2 kg

AbilitiesInsomnia, Keen Eye

HiddenTinted Lens

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 262. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60

Attack 30

Defense 30

Sp. Attack 36

Sp. Defense 56

Speed 50

Total262

262 base stat total, the 953rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 190th among Normal-types.

60 base HP, Hoothoot's strongest stat, ranking 145th of 213 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Hoothoot in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Hoothoot reaches 677 CP at level 40 and 775 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack67

GO Defense88

GO Stamina155

Max CP (L40)677

Max CP (L50)766

Best buddy (L51)775

Raid catch CP 349–387 (L20). Weather boosted 436–484 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Hoothoot.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Hoothoot, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Hoothoot?

Hoothoot is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Hoothoot weak to?

Hoothoot takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Hoothoot resistant to?

Hoothoot is immune to Ground, Ghost. It also resists Grass, Bug.

How does Hoothoot evolve?

Hoothoot evolves into Noctowl (Level 20).

What generation is Hoothoot from?

Hoothoot was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0163.

What are Hoothoot's base stats?

Hoothoot has HP 60, Attack 30, Defense 30, Special Attack 36, Special Defense 56, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 262.

What are Hoothoot's abilities?

Hoothoot can have the abilities Insomnia, Keen Eye, plus the Hidden Ability Tinted Lens.

Is Hoothoot legendary or mythical?

No. Hoothoot is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Hoothoot's best stat?

Hoothoot's highest base stat is HP at 60, which ranks 145th of 213 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Hoothoot good?

Hoothoot has a base stat total of 262, the 953rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 190th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Hoothoot →

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Hoothoot as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Hoothoot in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Hoothoot in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Hoothoot in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Hoothoot 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Hoothoot is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Electric Ice Rock

½× Resists

Grass Bug

0× Immune to

Ground Ghost

Comparison

Hoothoot vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Hoothoot	Normal avg	Difference
HP	60	75	-15
Attack	30	75	-45
Defense	30	64	-34
Special Attack	36	67	-31
Special Defense	56	68	-12
Speed	50	75	-25
Total	262	424	-162

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Game appearances

Hoothoot appears in 28 games.

Every mainline release where Hoothoot is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword

Gen IX

2023 Teal Mask DLC
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Hoothoot in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 13 games have a known habitat.

Platinum

Eterna ForestGreat Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon TownSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 211 West Towards Eterna City

Diamond, Pearl

Great Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 211 West Towards Eterna City

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Cerulean CityCherrygrove CityEcruteak CityFuchsia CityIlex ForestJohto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 32Johto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Johto Route 43Johto Route 47Johto Route 48Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 22Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 5Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 8Kanto Sea Route 21Lake OF RageNational ParkNew Bark TownPallet TownPewter CitySafari Zone GateViolet CityViridian CityViridian Forest

Gold, Silver

Johto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 35Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityNational Park

Crystal

Ilex ForestJohto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 32Johto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Johto Route 43Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 25Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Route 5Lake OF RageNational Park

Emerald

Hoenn Safari Zone Expansion NorthHoenn Safari Zone Expansion South

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Lush Jungle NorthLush Jungle SouthLush Jungle WestPoke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island ReachedPoke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached

X, Y

Friend Safari Flying

Pokémon anime