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No. 0164 · Generation II · Johto

Noctowl

The Owl Pokémon

TL;DR. Noctowl is a normal/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 452. Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.

Normal Flying

Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.

Height1.6 m

Weight40.8 kg

AbilitiesInsomnia, Keen Eye

HiddenTinted Lens

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 452. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 100

Attack 50

Defense 50

Sp. Attack 86

Sp. Defense 96

Speed 70

Total452

452 base stat total, the 509th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 101st among Normal-types.

100 base HP, Noctowl's strongest stat, ranking 27th of 213 Normal-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Noctowl 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, Noctowl reaches 2,024 CP at level 40 and 2,316 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack145

GO Defense156

GO Stamina225

Max CP (L40)2,024

Max CP (L50)2,288

Best buddy (L51)2,316

Raid catch CP 1,092–1,156 (L20). Weather boosted 1,365–1,446 (L25).

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Competitive

Noctowl in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Noctowl across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #84 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #84 88.6 score

Ultra League #335 79.1 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Noctowl.

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

What type is Noctowl?

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

What is Noctowl weak to?

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

What is Noctowl resistant to?

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

How does Noctowl evolve?

Noctowl evolves from Hoothoot (Level 20). Noctowl is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Noctowl from?

Noctowl was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0164.

What are Noctowl's base stats?

Noctowl has HP 100, Attack 50, Defense 50, Special Attack 86, Special Defense 96, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 452.

What are Noctowl's abilities?

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

Is Noctowl legendary or mythical?

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

What is Noctowl's best stat?

Noctowl's highest base stat is HP at 100, which ranks 27th of 213 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Noctowl good?

Noctowl has a base stat total of 452, the 509th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 101st among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Noctowl in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Noctowl in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

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

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

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Noctowl 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

Noctowl vs. the average Normal-type.

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

Stat	Noctowl	Normal avg	Difference
HP	100	75	+25
Attack	50	75	-25
Defense	50	64	-14
Special Attack	86	67	+19
Special Defense	96	68	+28
Speed	70	75	-5
Total	452	424	+28

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Game appearances

Noctowl appears in 28 games.

Every mainline release where Noctowl 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 Noctowl in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 17 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Acuity LakefrontGreat Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Lake AcuityLake ValorMT Coronet Exterior BlizzardMT Coronet Exterior SnowfallSendoff SpringSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 211 East Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 216Sinnoh Route 217

Platinum

Great Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4MT Coronet Exterior BlizzardMT Coronet Exterior SnowfallSinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon TownSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 211 East Towards Celestic Town

Crystal

Ilex ForestJohto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 25Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Route 5Kanto Route 8

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Ilex ForestJohto Route 43Johto Route 47Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 8Viridian Forest

Gold, Silver

Johto Route 43Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 8

Black, White

Abundant Shrine

Black 2, White 2

Nature Sanctuary

X, Y

Kalos Route 20Pokemon Village

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Lush Jungle NorthLush Jungle SouthLush Jungle West

colosseum

Pyrite Town Duel Square