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 special. They can pick out objects as long as there is the tiniest amount of light.
If it flips its head upside down, it’s a sign that it is engaged in very complex thinking.
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 |
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x68-81% Rock Slide 2x54-63% Ancient Power 2x52-62% Smack Down 2x36-43% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x102-120%KO Thunder 2x93-110%KO Thunderbolt 2x77-91% Discharge 2x68-81% | ||
 Coalossal RockFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Coalossal builds →Stone Edge 2x93-110%KO Ancient Power 2x35-41% Smack Down 2x48-57% Rock Blast 2x25-29% | ||
 Garganacl Rock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Garganacl builds →Stone Edge 2x112-132%KO Rock Slide 2x84-99% Rock Tomb 2x68-81% Rock Throw 2x57-67% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Rotom builds →Thunder 2x71-84% Thunderbolt 2x59-70% Discharge 2x52-62% Shock Wave 2x41-48% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Jolteon can KO Noctowl with Thunderbolt (101-119%). Glimmora's Power Gem hits Noctowl for 56-66%. Weavile deals 34-40% with Ice Shard.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x101-119%KO Volt Switch 2x79-93% | ||
Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x56-66% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Weavile builds →Knock Off27-32% Ice Shard 2x34-40% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Lapras builds →Liquidation31-36% Icicle Spear 2x19-22% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Terrakion builds →Close Combat52-62% Stone Edge 2x88-103%KO | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 47 partners from the Flying egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Noctowl Best Moveset
The physical wall spread is where Noctowl earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Bold 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 Defense
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Air Slash
- Tera Blast
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Air Slash
- Echoed Voice
- Defog
- Heat Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Moonblast
- Air Slash
- Hyper Voice
- Shadow Ball
Special Attacker Moveset
- Moonblast
- Roost
- Calm Mind
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Skill Swap
- Hypnosis
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Noctowl's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam, but Psychic and Fairy and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Noctowl in Scarlet & Violet
Noctowl Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Leftovers is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, the core moveset is Roost, Air Slash, Terablast, and Calm Mind. 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.
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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