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#164 Noctowl

official Noctowl artwork by Ken Sugimori

Quick facts

NameNoctowl
TypeNormalFlying
SpeciesOwl Pokémon
Height1.6 m (5' 3")
Weight40.8 kg (89.9 lbs)
Catch rate90

Noctowl's description

Noctowl is a Normal- / Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Gen 2 and has the National Dex number #164. The Pokédex classifies it as the Owl Pokémon.

Noctowl's name in

Chinese (T / S)FrenchGermanJapaneseKorean
야부엉 (Yabueong)NoarfangNoctuhヨルノズク (Yorunozuku)貓頭夜鷹 / 猫头夜鹰 (Māotóuyèyīng)

Noctowl's resistances & weaknesses

ElectricGrassIceGroundBugRockGhost
x 2x ½x 2x 0x ½x 2x 0

Noctowl's rearing

Training

Experience GrowthMedium Fast
Base Happiness50
EV yield2 HP

Breeding

Gender ratio50%50%
Egg Group(s)Flying
Egg Cycles15 (approx. 3840 steps)

Noctowl's abilities

1st Ability2nd AbilityHidden Ability
InsomniaKeen EyeTinted Lens

Noctowl's base stats

StatsLv. 50Lv. 100
MinMaxMinMax
HP100
160310207404
Attack50
4994112218
Defense50
4994112218
Sp. Atk86
81159151298
Sp. Def96
90177162320
Speed70
67130134262
Total452

Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, 0 IVs, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, 31 IVs, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Noctowl's evolutions

Noctowl's Pokédex entries

GenGameDescription
2GoldIts eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
2SilverWhen it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
2CrystalIts extremely soft feathers make no sound in flight. It silently sneaks up on prey without being detected.
2Stadium 2Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
3Ruby, SapphireNoctowl 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.
3EmeraldIt 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.
3FireRedWhen it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
3LeafGreenIts eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
4DiamondIts eyes are special. They can pick out objects as long as there is the tiniest amount of light.
4PearlIf it flips its head upside down, it's a sign that it is engaged in very complex thinking.
4PlatinumIts eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.
4HeartGoldIts eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
4SoulSilverWhen it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
5Black, White, Black 2, White 2Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.
6XIts eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
6YWhen it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
6Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireNoctowl 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.
7Ultra SunWith eyes that can see in pitch-darkness, it never lets its prey escape. Some even call it “the emperor of dark nights.”
7Ultra MoonWhen it turns its head entirely upside down, you know it's troubled by something. If you don't leave it be, it will peck you.
8SwordIts eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.
8ShieldWhen it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.