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Pokemon Sword and Shield Noctowl

Pokemon Sword and Shield Noctowl is a Normal and Flying Type Owl Pokémon, which makes it weak against Rock, Electric, Ice type moves. You can find and catch Noctowl in Dappled Grove with a 25% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Noctowl are 100 HP, 50 Attack, 86 SP Attack, 50 Defense, 96 SP Defense, and 70 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Noctowl
Regular
Shiny
Noctowl Galar Pokedex ID: 20

List of Noctowl Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 452
HP 100
Attack 50
Defense 50
Special Attack 86
Special Defense 96
Speed 70

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Noctowl to have is Calm, this will increase it's Sp. Def and decrease it's Attack stats.

Noctowl Abilities

Ability Type Effect
InsomniaNormal
Keen EyeNormal
Tinted LensHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.

Shield Pokedex Entry

When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Noctowl Evolutions

How do i evolve Noctowl in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Hoothoot evolves into Noctowl when you reach Level 20.

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Level 20
Noctowl
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Hoothoot
262303036566050
Noctowl
4525050869610070

Noctowl Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Noctowl?

Noctowl does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Hoothoot and evolve it into Noctowl. A popular spawn location you can find Hoothoot is in the Dappled Grove area with a 25% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Dappled Grove
25%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
28%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
10%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
10%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
10%13 - 15
Giant's Cap - Area 2
10%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 2
5%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 2
10%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 2
5%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 2
5%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 2
5%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 2
10%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 2
5%28 - 30
Giant's Cap
40%28 - 30
Giant's Cap
5%28 - 30
Giant's Cap
10%28 - 30
Giant's Cap
5%28 - 30
Giant's Cap
5%28 - 30
Giant's Cap
5%28 - 30
Giant's Cap
10%28 - 30
Giant's Cap
10%28 - 30
Motostoke Outskirts
40%22 - 26

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 1
5%2 - 5
Route 2
5%4 - 6
Slumbering Weald
15%2 - 3
Motostoke Riverbank
30%26 - 28
Motostoke Riverbank
20%26 - 28
Motostoke Riverbank
10%26 - 28
Motostoke Riverbank
10%26 - 28
Motostoke Riverbank
20%26 - 28
Motostoke Riverbank
10%26 - 28
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Noctowl Raids

Where do i find Noctowl Raids?

You can find Noctowl raids in the following locations: East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Rolling Fields.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Noctowl Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Noctowl Weakness

Noctowl is a Normal and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Rock, Electric, Ice Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Bug, Grass, Ghost, Ground type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Rock
Electric
Ice
0.5x
Damage
Bug
Grass
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage
Ghost
Ground

What pokemon is Noctowl Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Noctowl Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Noctowl Moves List

What moves can Noctowl learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Noctowl can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Normal and Flying type +50% STAB damage.

Noctowl Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Sky Attack
01[] Peck
01[] Growl
01[] Tackle
01[] Echoed Voice
09[] Confusion
12[] Reflect
15[] Psycho Shift
18[] Air Slash
23[] Extrasensory
28[] Take Down
33[] Uproar
38[] Roost
43[] Moonblast
48[] Hypnosis
53[] Dream Eater

TM Moves Noctowl can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM06FlyPhysical1359515Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial225905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical225905User must recharge next turn.
TM16ScreechStatus8540Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
TM18ReflectStatus20Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM23ThiefPhysical6010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial7510015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM30Steel WingPhysical709025May raise user's Defense.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical10510020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial9020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM44ImprisonStatus10Opponent is unable to use moves that the user also knows.
TM76RoundSpecial9010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM95Air SlashSpecial112.59520May cause flinching.

Noctowl TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR11PsychicSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR12AgilityStatus30Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR17AmnesiaStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR33Shadow BallSpecial8010015May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR34Future SightSpecial12010010Damage occurs 2 turns later.
TR35UproarSpecial13510010User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
TR36Heat WaveSpecial959010May burn opponent.
TR42Hyper VoiceSpecial13510010
TR49Calm MindStatus20Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TR68Nasty PlotStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TR69Zen HeadbuttPhysical809015May cause flinching.
TR82Stored PowerSpecial2010010Power increases when user's stats have been raised.
TR85Work UpStatus30Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TR89HurricaneSpecial1657010May confuse opponent.

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