Noivern
TL;DR. Noivern is a flying/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 535. They fly around on moonless nights and attack careless prey. Nothing can beat them in a battle in the dark.
They fly around on moonless nights and attack careless prey. Nothing can beat them in a battle in the dark.
Stat spread.
Total of 535. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Noivern 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, Noivern reaches 2,764 CP at level 40 and 3,162 CP as a best buddy.
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Noivern in competitive play.
Noivern is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1022 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Noivern.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Noivern, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Noivern?
Noivern is a Flying/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Noivern weak to?
Noivern takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Rock, Dragon, Fairy.
What is Noivern resistant to?
Noivern is immune to Ground. It also resists Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Grass.
How does Noivern evolve?
Noivern evolves from Noibat (Level 48). Noivern is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Noivern from?
Noivern was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0715.
What are Noivern's base stats?
Noivern has HP 85, Attack 70, Defense 80, Special Attack 97, Special Defense 80, and Speed 123. Total base stat total: 535.
What are Noivern's abilities?
Noivern can have the abilities Frisk, Infiltrator, plus the Hidden Ability Telepathy.
Is Noivern legendary or mythical?
No. Noivern is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Noivern's best stat?
Noivern's highest base stat is Speed at 123, which ranks 11th of 173 Flying-type Pokémon.
Is Noivern good?
Noivern has a base stat total of 535, the 146th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 48th among Flying-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Noivern as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Noivern is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Noivern vs. the average Flying-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 173 Flying-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Noivern | Flying avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 85 | 76 | +9 |
| Attack | 70 | 83 | -13 |
| Defense | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Special Attack | 97 | 77 | +20 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Speed | 123 | 80 | +43 |
| Total | 535 | 460 | +75 |
Noivern appears in 16 games.
Every mainline release where Noivern is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Noivern in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 2 games have a known habitat.
Noivern appears in 28 episodes.
From BW137 (2013-08-15) through JN137 (2023-01-13).
- BW137 Celebrating the Hero's Comet! Black & White 2013-11-02
- XY005 A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle! XY 2014-02-15
- XY006 Battling on Thin Ice! XY 2014-02-22
- XY019 A Conspiracy to Conquer! XY 2014-05-24
- XY076 A Not-So-Flying Start! XY 2015-08-22
- XY110 An Electrifying Rage! XY 2016-06-11
- XY116 The Synchronicity Test! XY 2016-07-23
- XY119 A Full Strength Battle Surprise! XY 2016-08-13
- XY121 Seeing the Forest For the Trees! XY 2016-08-27
- XY122 A Real Icebreaker! XY 2016-09-03
- XY123 A Diamond in the Rough! XY 2016-09-10
- XY126 Valuable Experience for All! XY 2016-10-01
+ 16 more episodes
- XY127 Analysis Versus Passion! XY 2016-10-08
- XY128 A Riveting Rivalry! XY 2016-10-15
- XY129 Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare! XY 2016-10-22
- XY130 Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted! XY 2016-10-29
- XY132 A Towering Takeover! XY 2016-11-12
- XY133 Coming Apart at the Dreams! XY 2016-11-19
- XY134 The Right Hero for the Right Job! XY 2016-12-03
- XY137 Battling With a Clean Slate! XY 2016-12-24
- XY138 The First Day of the Rest of Your Life! XY 2017-01-07
- XY139 Facing the Needs of the Many! XY 2017-01-14
- XY140 Till We Compete Again! XY 2017-01-21
- SM088 Full Moon and Many Arms! Sun & Moon 2019-01-26
- JN025 A Festival Reunion! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN103 The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy! Journeys 2023-02-24
- JN104 Taking Two for the Team! Journeys 2023-02-24
- JN137 The Road Most Traveled! Journeys 2023-09-08
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Noivern has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Noivern sleeps as a Dozing type.
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