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 65 breeding partners from the Dragon and Flying egg groups. Pass egg moves like Defog, Dragon Rush, Switcheroo to offspring.
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
The egg pool carries weight here. Defog and Dragon Rush aren't available any other way for Noibat, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Draco Meteor and Outrage for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
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