Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Noctowl's spread. It leans special with HP out front. And you'll get 2 HP EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
With eyes that can see in pitch-darkness, it never lets its prey escape. Some even call it “the emperor of dark nights.”
When 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.
Noctowl Weakness
Noctowl is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely. Noctowl's special bulk (base 96 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x102-120%KO Thunderbolt 2x77-91% Discharge 2x68-81% Spark 2x55-65% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Archeops builds →Rock Slide 2x112-132%KO Ancient Power 2x46-55% Rock Tomb 2x90-106%KO Rock Throw 2x75-89% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x195-230%KO Rock Slide 2x99-117%KO Ancient Power 2x32-38% Rock Tomb 2x80-94% | ||
 Aurorus RockIce | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Amaura (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Aurorus builds →Ice Beam 2x61-72% Thunderbolt 2x41-48% Freeze-Dry 2x48-57% Aurora Beam 2x45-53% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 2x67-79% Power Gem 2x33-39% Ancient Power 2x25-29% Rock Tomb 2x41-48% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt hits Noctowl for 68-80%. Mamoswine's Ice Shard hits Noctowl for 84-99%. Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 217-256%.
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x68-80% Volt Switch 2x53-62% Dazzling Gleam30-35% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x84-99% Knock Off45-53% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Terrakion builds →Close Combat130-153%KO Stone Edge 2x217-256%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Jolteon builds →Discharge 2x44-52% Volt Switch 2x39-46% Thunderbolt 2x50-59% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityHydration ItemLeftovers NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Noctowl View Lapras builds →Surf21-25% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Noctowl is what Hoothoot becomes. Breed it for Hoothoot eggs (quick to hatch). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Hoothoot pushed Noctowl to 452 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Noctowl to get Hoothoot eggs easily using 58 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Defog, Feather Dance and 9 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Noctowl Best Moveset
The special wall spread is where Noctowl earns its spot. Flyiniumz for extra utility, Calm nature for the right lean, and the moveset handles sustain. Tintedlens does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Noctowl best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Hurricane
- Whirlwind
- Heat Wave
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- Moonblast
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Noctowl gets Agility and Defog exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Giga Impact and Hyper Beam.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Noctowl in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
6 encounter spots for Noctowl at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Noctowl in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Noctowl, start by catching Hoothoot through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 19-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HoothootLush Jungle - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest20%MidNightLush Jungle - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest20%MidNightLush Jungle - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest20%MidNightLush Jungle - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest20%MidNightLush Jungle - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest20%MidNightLush Jungle - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest20%MidNightPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.21-278%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.21-278%MidPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.49-554%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.49-554%Post
Step 2Noctowl ✓Lush Jungle - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidNightSOS from HoothootLush Jungle - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidNightSOS from HoothootLush Jungle - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidNightSOS from HoothootLush Jungle - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidNightSOS from HoothootLush Jungle - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidNightSOS from HoothootLush Jungle - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidNightSOS from Hoothootor evolve from Hoothoot (Step 1)
Noctowl Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Noctowl looks average on paper at 452 BST. But Tinted Lens is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Hurricane with Flyiniumz is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Noctowl's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Noctowl gets Tinted Lens, Insomnia, and Keen Eye. But Tinted Lens is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Noctowl is a special attacker with base 86 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Hurricane, Whirlwind, Heat Wave, and Tailwind. Hurricane leads at 21% usage. Hurricane provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Noctowl appears in 17 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 6XY
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