Ground moves don't affect Noivern at all — that's the advantage of Flying/Dragon typing. It comfortably outruns most offensive threats. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. Introduced in Gen 6.
Speed and Sp. Atk carry most of Noivern's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Aggressive and cruel, this Pokémon will ruthlessly torment enemies that are helpless in the dark.
Flying through the darkness, it weakens enemies with ultrasonic waves that could crush stone. Its fangs finish the fight.
Noivern Weakness
GoodNoivern's Flying/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy moves. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
Evolved from Noibat. Noivern is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Speed grew the most through evolution (+68 over Noibat), and Noivern peaks at 535 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Noivern to get Noibat eggs easily using 60 partners from the Dragon and Flying egg groups. Notable egg moves include Defog, Dragon Rush.
U-turn keeps your team's momentum going. Noivern doesn't need to stay in long, Heavy-Duty Boots provides hazard immunity on every switch-in and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make every visit count. Hurricane threatens on the way out. Infiltrator adds passive value.
Best Build
Best Noivern Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Roost
- U Turn
- Hurricane
Recommended Teammates
STAB runs through Outrage and Hurricane for the basics, but Noivern's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Grass and Normal hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
decent spawn rates for Noivern across 8 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Noivern in Sword & Shield
The path to Noivern starts with Noibat at Lv. 20-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch NoibatEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2970%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2970%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingOvercastEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingOvercastEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingThunderstormEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingThunderstormEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2960%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2960%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2950%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2950%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2945%MidRainingEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2945%MidRainingEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingSnowingEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingRainingEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingSandstormEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingHeavy FogEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingRainingEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingHeavy FogEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingSnowstormEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingSnowstormEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingIntense SunEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingSnowingEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingSandstormEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingIntense SunEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2935%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2935%MidIntense SunEASYBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2925%MidHeavy FogEASYBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2925%MidHeavy FogEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveHeavy FogEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveOvercastEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveNormal WeatherEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveSnowstormEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveThunderstormEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveIntense SunEASYGalar Mine No. 2SwordGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveAll WeatherEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveSnowingEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveSandstormEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveRainingEASYBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidThunderstormEASYBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidThunderstormMODERATEGalar Mine No. 2ShieldOverworldLv.20-2410%MidCaveAll WeatherMODERATEGalar Mine No. 2SwordOverworldLv.20-2410%MidCaveAll WeatherMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidRainingMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidHeavy FogMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidOvercastMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidThunderstormMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidIntense SunMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSnowingMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSandstormMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidRainingMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidThunderstormMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidHeavy FogMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidIntense SunMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidOvercastMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSnowingMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSandstormMODERATEBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSandstormMODERATEBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSnowstormMODERATEBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSnowstormMODERATEBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSandstormMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-295%MidSnowstormMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-295%MidSnowstormMODERATEBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-295%MidSnowingMODERATEBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-295%MidSnowing- Step 2Noivern ✓EFFORTLESSLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-5829%PostWaterThunderstormEASYLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-5827%PostWaterThunderstormMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterRainingMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterOvercastMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterRainingMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterOvercastMODERATELakeside CaveSwordOverworldLv.60-659%PostCaveAll WeatherMODERATELakeside CaveShieldOverworldLv.60-659%PostCaveAll Weatheror evolve from Noibat (Step 1)
We rate Noivern C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 535 BST, it fits the pivot role. Base 123 Speed stands out.
Noibat evolves into Noivern at level 48. Noivern is the fully evolved form. At 535 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Frisk reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle — that's the one you want on Noivern. Telepathy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Infiltrator works too if your team needs something different.
Base 123 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Noivern is a special attacker with base 97 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
Noivern appears in 7 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Noivern joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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