Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Noctowl's spread. It leans special with HP out front. And you'll get 2 HP EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.
Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.
Noctowl Weakness
Noctowl is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely. Noctowl's special bulk (base 96 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x138-163%KO Rock Slide 2x105-123%KO Rock Tomb 2x84-99% Smack Down 2x70-82% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Magnezone builds →Thunder 2x93-110%KO Discharge 2x68-81% Spark 2x55-65% Charge Beam 2x43-51% | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Lairon builds →Rock Slide 2x77-91% Rock Tomb 2x62-74% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x173-204%KO Rock Slide 2x87-103%KO Rock Tomb 2x71-84% Smack Down 2x59-70% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x107-127%KO Rock Slide 2x81-96% Rock Tomb 2x65-77% Rock Throw 2x55-65% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x37-44% Thunder Shock 2x30-36% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x62-74% Rock Tomb 2x51-61% Smack Down 2x41-50% Rock Blast 2x23-28% | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x28-33% Thunder Shock 2x23-28% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Emolga builds →Spark 2x58-69% Shock Wave 2x33-39% Thunder Shock 2x23-27% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x35-42% Thunder Shock 2x29-34% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x60-71% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% Smack Down 2x42-49% Rock Blast 2x23-27% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x26-31% Discharge 2x39-47% Thunder Shock 2x20-25% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x32-39% Rock Slide 2x84-99% Rock Tomb 2x68-80% Smack Down 2x57-67% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x45-54% Rock Tomb 2x37-43% Rock Throw 2x31-37% Smack Down 2x31-37% | ||
 Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Nosepass builds →Power Gem 2x31-37% Discharge 2x20-24% Rock Slide 2x45-54% Spark 2x27-32% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x62-73% Rock Tomb 2x49-58% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x35-41% Thunder Shock 2x27-32% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 2x117-138%KO Power Gem 2x33-39% Rock Slide 2x88-104%KO Rock Tomb 2x71-84% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x62-73% Rock Slide 2x47-55% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Rock Throw 2x32-38% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x64-75% Rock Tomb 2x51-61% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x108-127%KO Rock Slide 2x82-96% Rock Tomb 2x65-77% Rock Throw 2x54-64% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x71-84% Discharge 2x53-63% Spark 2x35-41% Charge Beam 2x33-39% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x105-123%KO Rock Tomb 2x84-99% Smack Down 2x70-82% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 2x117-137%KO Power Gem 2x33-39% Rock Slide 2x87-103%KO Rock Tomb 2x71-84% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x61-72% Rock Slide 2x46-55% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Rock Throw 2x32-38% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x64-75% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x107-127%KO Rock Slide 2x81-96% Rock Tomb 2x65-77% Rock Throw 2x55-65% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion can KO Noctowl with Stone Edge (166-195%). Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (99-116%). Mamoswine's Ice Shard also KOs at 111-130%.
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Terrakion builds →Close Combat99-117%KO Stone Edge 2x166-195%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x99-116%KO Flash Cannon44-52% Volt Switch 2x77-91% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x111-130%KO Superpower110-129%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFlame Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x80-94% Volt Switch 2x63-74% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x62-73% Surf31-36% Ice Shard 2x39-46% Thunderbolt 2x41-49% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Noctowl is what Hoothoot becomes. Breed it for Hoothoot eggs (quick to hatch). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Hoothoot pushed Noctowl to 452 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Noctowl to get Hoothoot eggs easily using 45 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Defog, Feather Dance and 7 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Noctowl Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Noctowl gets Agility and Defog exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Giga Impact and Hyper Beam.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Noctowl in Black 2 & White 2
A handful of locations for Noctowl with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Noctowl in Black 2 & White 2
To get Noctowl, start by catching Hoothoot through walking encounters at Lv. 58-66. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Obtain Hoothoot
Step 2Noctowl ✓Nature PreserveBlack 2Grass Lv.58UncommonPostAnyNature PreserveWhite 2Grass Lv.58UncommonPostAnyNature SanctuaryWhite 2Grass Lv.58UncommonPostAnyNature SanctuaryBlack 2Grass Lv.58UncommonPostAnyNature PreserveBlack 2Grass Lv.66UncommonPostAnyDouble grassNature PreserveWhite 2Grass Lv.66UncommonPostAnyDouble grassNature SanctuaryWhite 2Grass Lv.66UncommonPostAnyDouble grassNature SanctuaryBlack 2Grass Lv.66UncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Hoothoot (Step 1)
Noctowl Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Noctowl looks average on paper at 452 BST. But Tinted Lens is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list.
In Black 2 & White 2, Noctowl's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Noctowl gets Tinted Lens, Insomnia, and Keen Eye. But Tinted Lens is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Noctowl is a special attacker with base 86 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
In Black 2 & White 2, Tinted Lens is the hidden ability. It doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves. Worth hunting for if you want Noctowl to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Noctowl appears in 17 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves