Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Hoothoot

Hoothoot

Owl Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Hoothoot is a Normal and Flying 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.

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Hoothoot Stats & Abilities
Hoothoot Evolutions
Hoothoot Locations
Hoothoot Weakness
Hoothoot Best Moves
Hoothoot Level Up Moves
Hoothoot TM Moves
Hoothoot Egg Moves
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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
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
Best Nature	Calm ↑ +10% Special Defense ↓ -10% Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Bitter Dislikes: Spicy
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
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.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Hoothoot	Level 20 →	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.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Sendoff Spring	20 - 5%	Noctowl Lv. 53-54
Route 217	20 - 5%	Noctowl Lv. 35
Route 216	20 - 5%	Noctowl Lv. 33
Mt. Coronet	20 - 5%	Noctowl Lv. 39
Lake Valor	20 - 5%	Noctowl Lv. 34-36
Lake Acuity	20 - 5%	Noctowl Lv. 34-36
Acuity Lakefront	20 - 5%	Noctowl Lv. 35
Route 211	20 - 5%	Hoothoot Lv. 14
Route 211	20 - 5%	Noctowl Lv. 28
Route 210	20 - 5%	Hoothoot Lv. 24
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Route 210	20 - 5%	Noctowl Lv. 25
Great Marsh	20 - 5%	Hoothoot Lv. 24
Great Marsh	20 - 5%	Noctowl Lv. 26
Sunlit Cavern	Strength	Hoothoot Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	Strength	Hoothoot Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	Strength	Hoothoot Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	Strength	Hoothoot Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	Strength	Hoothoot Lv. 16-63
Fountainspring Cave	Strength	Hoothoot Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Hoothoot Weakness

Hoothoot is a Normal and Flying 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.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Rock Electric Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Bug Grass
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Ghost Ground

What pokemon is Hoothoot Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar
S	Articuno
S	Zapdos
S	Raikou
S	Regirock

What pokemon is Hoothoot Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Groudon
S	Celebi
S	Garchomp
A	Swampert
A	Tangrowth

Best Moves Hoothoot in BDSP

Best Moveset for Hoothoot Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	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	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Hoothoot Lv Up Moves

Hoothoot TM Moves

Hoothoot Egg Moves

Hoothoot Level Up Moves

List of Moves Hoothoot can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Peck	Power: 52.5 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Growl	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
3	Tackle	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
6	Echoed Voice	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Power increases each turn.
9	Confusion	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May confuse opponent.
12	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
15	Psycho Shift	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Gives the opponent the user's status condition, if it hits.
18	Air Slash	Power: 112.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
21	Extrasensory	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
24	Take Down	Power: 135 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
27	Uproar	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
30	Roost	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
33	Moonblast	Power: 95 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Attack.
36	Hypnosis	Power: — Acc: 60 PP: 20 Status Puts opponent to sleep.
39	Dream Eater	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.

Hoothoot TM Moves

List of Moves Hoothoot can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM04	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM29	Psychic	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM47	Steel Wing	Power: 70 Acc: 90 PP: 25 Physical May raise user's Defense.
TM51	Roost	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM63	Nasty Plot	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TM67	Recycle	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User's used hold item is restored.
TM77	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM85	Dream Eater	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM88	Pluck	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM94	Fly	Power: 135 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM97	Defog	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.

Hoothoot Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Hoothoot can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Supersonic	Power: — Acc: 55 PP: 20 Status Confuses opponent.
Wing Attack	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
Whirlwind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
Feather Dance	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
Night Shade	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Inflicts damage equal to user's level.
Sky Attack	Power: 210 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical Charges on first turn, attacks on second. May cause flinching.
Agility	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
Mean Look	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Opponent cannot flee or switch.
Hurricane	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May confuse opponent.

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