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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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Noibat family appeared on October 20, 2022.
- Noibat
- Noivern by encounter
- Shadow
Noivern in competitive play.
Noivern is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #792 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Noivern.
Every main-series game Noivern is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Area One, Area Two
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★)
- EvolveNoibat (Level 48; The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildMagenta District: Wild Zone 18 (night), Lysandre Labs
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Flying-type & Dragon-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildLake of Outrage
- WildBridge Field (Wanderer)
- RaidAxew's Eye (Max Raid Battle)
- WildBallimere Lake, Lakeside Cave (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidWorkout Sea, Honeycalm Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFrostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake, Dyna Tree Hill (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildResolution Cave
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveNoibat (Level 48)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Noivern appears in 28 episodes.
From BW137 (2013-08-15) through JN137 (2023-01-13).
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.
TCG Pocket appearances
Noivern in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Noivern
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.