Noibat's stats barely vary. None 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.
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Duraludon can KO Noibat with Draco Meteor (332-391%). Rhyperior threatens a KO with Stone Edge (324-381%). Kyurem's Draco Meteor also KOs at 361-425%.
 Duraludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLightmetal ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Noibat View Duraludon builds →Flash Cannon102-121%KO Draco Meteor 2x332-391%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Noibat View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x324-381%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Noibat View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 4x106-125%KO Draco Meteor 2x361-425%KO | ||
 Fezandipiti PoisonFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Noibat View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn18-21% Moonblast 2x130-153%KO Heat Wave22-25% | ||
 Snover GrassIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemIcyrock NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Noibat View Snover builds →Blizzard 4x351-413%KO Giga Drain15-18% Ice Shard 4x118-138%KO Leaf Storm26-30% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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 spread EVs with Infiltrator mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Noibat best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Air Slash
- Roost
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Air Slash
- Roost
- U Turn
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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.
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 to Catch Noibat in Scarlet & Violet
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 to Catch Noibat in Sword & Shield
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 to Catch Noibat in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 evolves into Noivern at level 48. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 245 BST.
Noibat evolves into Noivern at level 48. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
Noibat does the job early-game if you need a Flying/Dragon type on your team. Evolve it into Noivern before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Noibat is catchable across 7 games. Debuted in Legends: Z-A and most recently available in X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Introduced in X & Y, Noibat has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 6XYDebut
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