Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Hoothoot is a Normal and Type Owl Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Hoothoot can be found with Insomnia, Keen Eye and Tinted Lens as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 HP EV Yield. We recommend the Calm Nature, based on 262 combined Base Stats.
Hoothoot Stats and Abilities
Based on Hoothoot Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Hoothoot Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 56 and the Lowest being Attack 30.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 60 | 230 | 324 |
F | Attack | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Special Attack | 36 | 69 | 188 |
F | Special Defense | 56 | 105 | 232 |
F | Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 |
F | Total | 262 |
Hoothoot | Detail |
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Best Nature | Calm
↑ +10% Special Defense↓ -10% Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 HP |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Flying |
Egg Cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Insomnia Ability 1 | Insomnia prevents the ability-bearer from falling asleep, both from moves by other Pokémon like Sing, and self-inflicted sleep like Rest. |
Keen Eye Ability 2 | Keen Eye prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy, for example from moves like Sand-Attack. |
Tinted Lens Hidden Ability | Powers up “not very effective” moves. |
How To Evolve Hoothoot in BDSP
Hoothoot requires (Level 20) to evolve into Noctowl.

Where To Find Hoothoot in BDSP
Hoothoot has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Noctowl
Lv. 53-54
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![]() Noctowl
Lv. 35
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![]() Noctowl
Lv. 33
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![]() Noctowl
Lv. 39
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![]() Noctowl
Lv. 34-36
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![]() Noctowl
Lv. 34-36
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![]() Noctowl
Lv. 35
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![]() Hoothoot
Lv. 14
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![]() Noctowl
Lv. 28
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![]() Hoothoot
Lv. 24
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![]() Noctowl
Lv. 25
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![]() Hoothoot
Lv. 24
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![]() Noctowl
Lv. 26
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![]() ![]() Strength |
![]() Hoothoot
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() Strength |
![]() Hoothoot
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() Strength |
![]() Hoothoot
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() Strength |
![]() Hoothoot
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() Strength |
![]() Hoothoot
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() Strength |
![]() Hoothoot
Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Hoothoot Weakness
Hoothoot is a Normal and Type pokemon. This will cause Hoothoot to take More Damage from Rock, Electric, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Grass, Ghost, Ground Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Hoothoot Weak Against?
What pokemon is Hoothoot Strong Against?

Best Moves Hoothoot in BDSP
Best Moveset for Hoothoot Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
39 |
Dream Eater
| ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent. |
33 |
Moonblast
| ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Special Attack. |
24 |
Take Down
| ![]() | Physical | 135 | 85 | 20 | User receives recoil damage. |
27 |
Uproar
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep. |
Best Moveset for Hoothoot TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM85 |
Dream Eater
| ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent. |
TM94 |
Fly
| ![]() | Physical | 135 | 95 | 15 | Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn. |
TM29 |
Psychic
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM30 |
Shadow Ball
| ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |



Hoothoot Level Up Moves
List of Moves Hoothoot can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Peck
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Power:
52.5 Acc: 100
PP: 35
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1 |
Growl
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Lowers opponent's Attack.
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3 |
Tackle
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
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6 |
Echoed Voice
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Power increases each turn.
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9 |
Confusion
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Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() May confuse opponent.
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12 |
Reflect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
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15 |
Psycho Shift
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Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Gives the opponent the user's status condition, if it hits.
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18 |
Air Slash
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 95
PP: 20
![]() May cause flinching.
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21 |
Extrasensory
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May cause flinching.
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24 |
Take Down
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Power:
135 Acc: 85
PP: 20
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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27 |
Uproar
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
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30 |
Roost
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
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33 |
Moonblast
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Power: 95
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Special Attack.
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36 |
Hypnosis
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Power: —
Acc: 60
PP: 20
![]() Puts opponent to sleep.
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39 |
Dream Eater
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Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
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Hoothoot TM Moves
List of Moves Hoothoot can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM04 |
Calm Mind
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
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TM10 |
Work Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM29 |
Psychic
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM30 |
Shadow Ball
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM33 |
Reflect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
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TM40 |
Aerial Ace
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Power:
90 Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM47 |
Steel Wing
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Power: 70
Acc: 90
PP: 25
![]() May raise user's Defense.
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TM51 |
Roost
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM63 |
Nasty Plot
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
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TM67 |
Recycle
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User's used hold item is restored.
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TM77 |
Psych Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Copies the opponent's stat changes.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM85 |
Dream Eater
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Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM88 |
Pluck
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM94 |
Fly
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Power:
135 Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
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TM97 |
Defog
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.
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Hoothoot Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Hoothoot can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Supersonic
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Power: —
Acc: 55
PP: 20
![]() Confuses opponent.
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Wing Attack
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 35
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Whirlwind
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
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Feather Dance
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
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Night Shade
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Inflicts damage equal to user's level.
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Sky Attack
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Power:
210 Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second. May cause flinching.
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Agility
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Sharply raises user's Speed.
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Mean Look
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Opponent cannot flee or switch.
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Hurricane
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Power:
165 Acc: 70
PP: 10
![]() May confuse opponent.
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