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.
Noctowl never fails at catching prey in darkness. This Pokémon owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.
Noctowl never fails at catching prey in darkness. This Pokémon owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile's Ice Shard hits Noctowl for 73-86%. Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Noctowl for 45-54%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 161-190%.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Weavile builds →Knock Off58-69% Ice Shard 2x73-86% Pursuit36-43% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave16-19% Thunderbolt 2x45-54% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x161-190%KO Pursuit33-38% Crunch65-76% Superpower65-76% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x51-60% Volt Switch 2x40-47% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Lapras builds →Surf24-28% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Noctowl is what Hoothoot becomes. Breed it for Hoothoot eggs (quick to hatch). Plenty of partners 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 51 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Defog, Feather Dance and 7 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Noctowl Best Moveset
The special wall spread is where Noctowl earns its spot. Silkscarf for extra utility, Calm nature for the right lean, and Roost handles sustain. Tintedlens does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Noctowl best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Hyper Voice
- Whirlwind
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Noctowl Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 support on our tier list. Roost with Silkscarf is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 leaning toward the special side (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. Fits the support role.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, the core moveset is Roost, Hypervoice, Whirlwind, and Tailwind. Roost leads at 23% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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