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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 2
Species: Owl Pokémon
Type: Normal Flying
Height: 1.6m
Weight: 40.8kg
Catch Rate: 90
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 貓頭夜鷹
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 猫头夜鹰
English Noctowl
French Noarfang
German Noctuh
Italian Noctowl
Japanese ヨルノズク
Japanese (Romanized) Yorunozuku
Japanese (Trademark) Yorunozuku
Korean 야부엉
Spanish Noctowl

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #164
Johto (G/S) #16
Johto (HG/SS) #16
Sinnoh #107
Sinnoh (Plt) #107
Kalos (Mountain) #118
Galar #20

Abilities

  • Insomnia: The Pokémon is suffering from insomnia and cannot fall asleep.
  • Keen Eye: Keen eyes prevent other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon’s accuracy.
  • Tinted Lens: The Pokémon can use “not very effective” moves to deal regular damage. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 20
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Bug 0.5x
Electric 2x
Ghost 0x
Grass 0.5x
Ground 0x
Ice 2x
Rock 2x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Normal Flying 100
50
50
86
96
70
452
7 Normal Flying 100
50
50
86
96
70
452
6 Normal Flying 100
50
50
76
96
70
442

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Gold Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
United States Pokémon Silver When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
United States Pokémon Ruby Noctowl never fails at catching prey in darkness. This Pokemon owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.
United States Pokémon Sapphire NOCTOWL never fails at catching prey in darkness. This POKeMON owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.
United States Pokémon Emerald It unfailingly catches prey in darkness. NOCTOWL owe their success to superior vision that allows them to see in minimal light, and to their supple and silent wings.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
United States Pokémon FireRed When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
United States Pokémon Diamond Its eyes are special. They can pick out objects as long as there is the tiniest amount of light.
United States Pokémon Pearl If it flips its head upside down, it's a sign that it is engaged in very complex thinking.
United States Pokémon Platinum Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.
United States Pokémon HeartGold Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
Japan Pokémon White とくしゅな　つくりの　りょうめは わずかな　ひかりさえ　あれば くらやみでも　ひるのように　みえる。
Japan Pokémon Black とくしゅな　つくりの　りょうめは わずかな　ひかりさえ　あれば くらやみでも　ひるのように　みえる。
United States Pokémon Black Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.
United States Pokémon White Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.
United States Pokémon Black 2 Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 とくしゅな　つくりの　りょうめは わずかな　ひかりさえ　あれば くらやみでも　ひるのように　みえる。
United States Pokémon White 2 Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.
Japan Pokémon White 2 とくしゅな　つくりの　りょうめは わずかな　ひかりさえ　あれば くらやみでも　ひるのように　みえる。
Spain Pokémon X Sus ojos están especialmente adaptados. Concentran la luz para poder ver en la oscuridad.
Italy Pokémon Y Quando pensa ruota la testa di 180 gradi per potenziare le sue capacità intellettive.
Spain Pokémon Y Cuando necesita pensar, gira su cabeza 180° para agudizar su capacidad intelectual.
France Pokémon Y Quand il réfléchit, il tourne sa tête sur 180° pour optimiser son mode de pensée.
Germany Pokémon Y Muss es nachdenken, dreht es seinen Kopf um 180 Grad, um so seinen Intellekt zu schärfen.
South Korea Pokémon Y 뭔가를 생각해내면 목을 180도 회전시켜 두뇌 회전을 높인다.
Japan Pokémon Y ものごとを　かんがえだすと くびを　１８０ど　かいてん　させて あたまの　はたらきを　たかめる。
United States Pokémon Y When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
Italy Pokémon X Ha degli occhi speciali con cui concentra anche la luce più fioca per poter vedere al buio.
France Pokémon X Ses yeux sont adaptés à la nuit. Ils peuvent concentrer la faible lumière dans l’obscurité.
Germany Pokémon X Sein Sehvermögen ist hervorragend. Selbst bei schwachem Licht kann es jedes Detail erkennen.
Japan Pokémon X りょうめは　とくしゅな　つくり。 わずかな　ひかりを　あつめては くらやみでも　まわりを　みわける。
United States Pokémon X Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
South Korea Pokémon X 양쪽 눈이 특수한 구조다. 적은 양의 빛이라도 잘 모아 어둠 속에서도 주위를 분별한다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Noctowl no falla a la hora de cazar a su presa en la oscuridad. El éxito se lo debe a una vista privilegiada, que le permite ver donde apenas hay luz, y a las ligeras y flexibles alas que tiene, que no hacen ruido alguno al volar.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 약간의 빛만으로도 볼 수 있는 우수한 눈과 날갯소리를 내지 않는 부드러운 깃털 덕분에 어둠 속에서 먹이를 절대 놓치지 않는다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Noctowl non manca mai la cattura di una preda nell’oscurità. L’infallibilità gli deriva dall’acutissima vista, che gli consente di vedere anche alla luce più flebile, e dalle ali morbide e soffici, silenziosissime in volo.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Noctowl no falla a la hora de cazar a su presa en la oscuridad. El éxito se lo debe a una vista privilegiada, que le permite ver donde apenas hay luz, y a las ligeras y flexibles alas que tiene, que no hacen ruido alguno al volar.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Dans l’obscurité, Noarfang ne rate jamais une proie. Il le doit à sa vision surdéveloppée qui lui permet de tout voir, même avec une lueur très faible, ainsi qu’à ses ailes très souples et silencieuses.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Dank seines hervorragenden Sehvermögens, mit dem es auch bei geringer Beleuchtung sehen kann, und dank seiner geschmeidigen Flügel, mit denen es geräuschlos fliegt, entgeht Noctuh keine Beute.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire わずかな　ひかりでも　みえる　すぐれた　めと はおとを　たてない　やわらかい　はねの　おかげで くらやみでは　えものを　ぜったいに　にがさない。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Noctowl never fails at catching prey in darkness. This Pokémon owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 약간의 빛만으로도 볼 수 있는 우수한 눈과 날갯소리를 내지 않는 부드러운 깃털 덕분에 어둠 속에서 먹이를 절대 놓치지 않는다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Noctowl non manca mai la cattura di una preda nell’oscurità. L’infallibilità gli deriva dall’acutissima vista, che gli consente di vedere anche alla luce più flebile, e dalle ali morbide e soffici, silenziosissime in volo.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Dans l’obscurité, Noarfang ne rate jamais une proie. Il le doit à sa vision surdéveloppée qui lui permet de tout voir, même avec une lueur très faible, ainsi qu’à ses ailes très souples et silencieuses.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Dank seines hervorragenden Sehvermögens, mit dem es auch bei geringer Beleuchtung sehen kann, und dank seiner geschmeidigen Flügel, mit denen es geräuschlos fliegen kann, entgeht Noctuh keine Beute.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby わずかな　ひかりでも　みえる　すぐれた　めと はおとを　たてない　やわらかい　はねの　おかげで くらやみでは　えものを　ぜったいに　にがさない。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby Noctowl never fails at catching prey in darkness. This Pokémon owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.
United States Pokémon Sword Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.
United States Pokémon Shield When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon
anim anim
anim anim

Character Appearances

Ash's Noctowl
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Ash's Noctowl
  • Japan サトシのヨルノズク
  • Japan Satoshi no Yorunozuku
  • Japan Satoshi's Yorunozuku
Wings Alexander's Noctowl
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Wings Alexander's Noctowl
  • Japan ハヤブサのヨルノズク
  • Japan Hayabusa no Yorunozuku
  • Japan Hayabusa's Yorunozuku
Ornithol's Noctowl
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Ornithol's Noctowl
  • Japan オワゾーのヨルノズク
  • Japan Oiseau no Yorunozuku
  • Japan Oiseau's Yorunozuku
Ilunas' Noctowl
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Ilunas' Noctowl
  • Japan カツキのヨルノズク
  • Japan Katsuki no Yorunozuku
  • Japan Katsuki's Yorunozuku

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
GS 38
GS 39
GS 46
GS 47
GS 48
GS 51
GS 53
GS 55
GS 56
GS 58
GS 64
GS 65
GS 66
GS 68
GS 72
GS 73
GS 75
GS 76
GS 77
GS 80
GS 82
GS 84
GS 86
GS 87
GS 89
GS 91
GS 97
GS 103
GS 105
GS 107
GS 108
GS 109
GS 111
GS 115
GS 121
GS 122
GS 127
GS 136
GS 139
GS 140
GS 143
GS 146
GS 155
GS 156
AG 84
AG 134
AG 176
AG 192
DP 4
PSFC 3
SPH 12
DP 91
DP 100
DP 118
DP 120
DP 135
DP 182
DP 183
DP 185
Movie 15
BWS2N 11
BWS2DA 20
Movie 17
XY 77
Movie 23
PM2019 79
PLA 1
PM2019 114
PM2019 119
PM2019 124
SP 15
PM2019 129
Special 129
PM2019 132
PM2019 135
PM2023 2

TCG Cards

#42: Noctowl
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
#110: Shining Noctowl
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#40: Noctowl
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
#43: Noctowl
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#34: Noctowl
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
+20
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#8: Noctowl
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#44: ヨルノズク
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#92: Noctowl
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#120: Noctowl
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#107: Noctowl
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#26: ヨルノズク
Rarity:
Promo
Type:
Type
HP:
110
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#121: Noctowl
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Pokémon Colosseum - Wes's Noctowl
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Noctowl
Started: 2004-03-22
Ended: 0000-00-00

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Level Up Moves - Machine Moves - Egg Moves - Move Tutors
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Move Type Class PP Power Accuracy SV Misc SwSh LGPE USUM SM ORAS XY B2W2 BW HGSS Pt DP FRLG E RS C GS Y RB
Sky Attack 		Type Icon Physical 5 140 90 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tackle 		Type Icon Physical 35 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Dream Eater Type Icon Special 15 100 100 55 55 67 67 67 67 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57
Growl 		Type Icon Status 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Foresight 		Type Icon Status 40 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 6 6 6 6 6
Peck 		Type Icon Physical 35 35 100 7 7 9 9 9 9 9 9 13 11 11 11 11 11
Hypnosis Type Icon Status 20 60 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 9 16 16 16 16 16
Confusion Type Icon Special 25 50 100 10 10 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 41 41 41 41 41
Echoed Voice 		Type Icon Special 15 40 100 13 13 27 27 27 27
Uproar 		Type Icon Special 10 90 100 39 39 13 13 13 13 13 13
Zen Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 80 90 16 16 42 42 42 42 37 37 37
Reflect Type Icon Status 20 31 31 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 25 25 25 25 25
Psycho Shift Type Icon Status 10 100 19 19 57 57 57 57 47 47 47
Extrasensory Type Icon Special 20 80 100 23 23 52 52 52 52 42 42 42
Take Down 		Type Icon Physical 20 90 85 27 27 32 32 32 32 27 27 27 33 33 33 33 33
Air Slash 		Type Icon Special 15 75 95 35 35 37 37 37 37 32 32 32
Roost 		Type Icon Status 10 43 43 62 62 62 62 52 52 52
Moonblast Type Icon Special 15 95 100 47 47
Synchronoise Type Icon Special 10 120 100 51 51 47 47 47 47

TM/HM Moves

Move Type Class PP Power Accuracy SV Misc SwSh LGPE USUM SM ORAS XY B2W2 BW HGSS Pt DP FRLG E RS C GS Y RB
Confide 		Type Icon Status 20
Work Up 		Type Icon Status 30
Roost 		Type Icon Status 10
Psych Up 		Type Icon Status 10
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk 		Type Icon Status 10
Attract 		Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger 		Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect 		Type Icon Status 10
Substitute 		Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Reflect Type Icon Status 20
Double Team 		Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Captivate 		Type Icon Status 20 100
Recycle 		Type Icon Status 10
Endure 		Type Icon Status 10
Defog 		Type Icon Status 15
Flash 		Type Icon Status 20 100
Detect Type Icon Status 5
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Nightmare Type Icon Status 15 100
Giga Impact 		Type Icon Physical 5 150 90
Aerial Ace 		Type Icon Physical 20 60
Facade 		Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration 		Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return 		Type Icon Physical 20 100
Steel Wing Type Icon Physical 25 70 90
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Fly 		Type Icon Physical 15 90 95
Secret Power 		Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Pluck 		Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Natural Gift 		Type Icon Physical 15 100
Echoed Voice 		Type Icon Special 15 40 100
Round 		Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Shadow Ball Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Hidden Power 		Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Dream Eater Type Icon Special 15 100 100
Psychic Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Hyper Beam 		Type Icon Special 5 150 90
Silver Wind Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Snore 		Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Swift 		Type Icon Special 20 60

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

Move Type Class PP Power Accuracy SV Misc SwSh LGPE USUM SM ORAS XY B2W2 BW HGSS Pt DP FRLG E RS C GS Y RB
Tailwind 		Type Icon Status 15
Recycle 		Type Icon Status 10
Magic Coat Type Icon Status 15
Roost 		Type Icon Status 10
Sleep Talk 		Type Icon Status 10
Role Play Type Icon Status 10
Substitute 		Type Icon Status 10
Mimic 		Type Icon Status 10
Swagger 		Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure 		Type Icon Status 10
Zen Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 80 90
Sky Attack 		Type Icon Physical 5 140 90
Double-Edge 		Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Hyper Voice 		Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Heat Wave Type Icon Special 10 95 90
Uproar 		Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Snore 		Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Ominous Wind Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Air Cutter 		Type Icon Special 25 60 95
Twister Type Icon Special 20 40 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Swift 		Type Icon Special 20 60
Dream Eater Type Icon Special 15 100 100
#163: Hoothoot
#165: Ledyba
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