Noibat doesn't have much going for it on its own — the stats just aren't there. The payoff is Noivern, and getting there is worth the grind. Known as the Sound Wave Pokemon. Been around since Gen 6.
Noibat's stats barely vary. 0 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Speed EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
This Pokémon emits ultrasonic waves from its large ears to search for fruit to eat. It mistakes Applin for its food.
Noibat can change the frequency of its sound waves at will, and it generates ultrasonic waves of up to 200,000 hertz.
Noibat Weakness
GoodType-wise, Noibat takes extra damage from Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
Noibat evolves into Noivern. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 290 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Noibat easily with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Flying egg groups.
the remaining moves gives Noibat answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and a spread EV build EVs with Infiltrator mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Best Noibat Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Air Slash
- Roost
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Noibat's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Draco Meteor and Outrage, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 9 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs define Noibat's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Draco Meteor and Outrage, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 9 types. That's where the options open up.
Hard to wall, honestly. Noibat threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Grass and Normal standing out. Pair that with Outrage and Hurricane and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Noibat threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Grass standing out. Pair that with Sky Attack and Draco Meteor and switchins need to think twice.
Noibat's scattered across 10 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations
Noibat appears in 10 walking locations at Lv. 15-52 across Violet and Scarlet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
No wild encounters for Noibat in Legends: Z-A. It's available in X, Ultra Sun, or Sword and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 68 locations. Noibat's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
You can catch Noibat through 68 walking encounters from Lv. 20-29, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Noibat is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 4 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations
4 walking and trade encounters at Lv. 8-19 for Noibat across Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Noibat isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Noivern to unlock its full potential. At 245 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Noibat evolves into Noivern at level 48. Noibat is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Frisk is the go-to ability for Noibat. It reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle. Its hidden ability Telepathy can work in specific setups. Infiltrator is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Noibat fills the support role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 45 Sp. Atk). At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Noibat appears in 7 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in X & Y, Noibat has appeared in 7 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A