Stats & Training
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.
Ultrasonic waves emitted by a Noivern can pulverize a large boulder. This Pokémon has a cruel disposition.
In the dark, even Hydreigon are terrified of this Pokémon. But in the light, Noivern is the one that avoids battle.
Noivern Weakness
Noivern's Flying/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noivern View Klefki builds →Play Rough 2x65-77% Dazzling Gleam 2x59-69% Draining Kiss 2x38-45% Fairy Wind 2x30-36% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noivern View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 2x51-60% Moonblast 2x49-58% Power Gem 2x41-49% Dazzling Gleam 2x41-49% | ||
 Vanilluxe Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noivern View Vanilluxe builds →Blizzard 4x204-240%KO Ice Beam 4x169-199%KO Freeze-Dry 4x134-158%KO Avalanche 4x102-120%KO | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noivern View Glaceon builds →Blizzard 4x236-278%KO Ice Beam 4x194-229%KO Ice Fang 4x76-90% Frost Breath 4x131-154%KO | ||
 Glalie Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Noivern View Glalie builds →Blizzard 4x159-188%KO Ice Beam 4x131-154%KO Freeze-Dry 4x102-120%KO Ice Fang 4x96-113%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko can KO Noivern with Dazzling Gleam (122-144%). Mamoswine threatens a KO with Ice Shard (147-173%). Hydreigon's Draco Meteor also KOs at 160-188%.
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Noivern View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt69-81% Volt Switch54-63% Dazzling Gleam 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Noivern View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 4x147-173%KO Knock Off39-46% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Noivern View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor 2x160-188%KO Dark Pulse50-58% U Turn9-11% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Noivern View Terrakion builds →Close Combat57-67% Stone Edge 2x189-223%KO | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Noivern to get Noibat eggs easily using 57 partners from the Dragon and Flying egg groups. Notable egg moves include Outrage, Snatch, Switcheroo and 1 more.
Sun & Moon Noivern Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Noivern needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make it count, and Telepathy adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Tailwind. Utility options gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Noivern best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Tailwind
- Draco Meteor
- Protect
- Super Fang
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Boomburst
- Flamethrower
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Draco Meteor and Outrage 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Noivern in Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Noivern in Sun & Moon. Bring Noibat over from X, Ultra Sun, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Noivern in Sun & Moon
Step 1Obtain NoibatCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Noivern ✓
Noivern Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Noivern C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. At 535 BST, it fits the pivot role. Tailwind with Focus Sash is the standard set.
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.
For Sun & Moon, Noivern has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ice, Rock, and Dragon-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Noivern joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 6XYDebut
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