Noctowl

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Noctowl is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon, Noctowl is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

Noctowl's maximum Combat Power stat is 2288 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Wing Attack / Sky Attack. Noctowl encounters are boosted during Partly Cloudy and Windy weather. Shiny Noctowl is available! ✨

Noctowl Stats and Max CP

145 ATK
156 DEF
225 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2288 CP
Lvl 40
2024 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1446 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1156 CP
Lvl 15 Research
867 CP

Noctowl's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
FlyingFlying-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Noctowl Type Chart

Noctowl takes increased damage from:Noctowl takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
IceIce160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Noctowl takes reduced damage from:Noctowl takes reduced damage from:

GhostGhost39.1%
GroundGround39.1%
BugBug62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Wing Attack + Sky Attack

Noctowl's best Flying-type moveset is Wing Attack / Sky Attack, with 8.88 DPS and 169.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Noctowl ranks #105 (F Tier) as a Flying attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.FlyingWing Attack FlyingSky Attack 8.88169.27.85
      2.PsychicExtrasensory FlyingSky Attack 8.65164.87.65
      3.FlyingWing Attack GhostShadow Ball 7.84149.56.94
      4.PsychicExtrasensory GhostShadow Ball 7.65145.86.76
      5.FlyingWing Attack PsychicPsychic 7.59144.66.71
      6.PsychicExtrasensory PsychicPsychic 7.39140.96.54
      7.FlyingWing Attack GhostNight Shade 6.24119.05.52
      8.PsychicExtrasensory GhostNight Shade 6.03114.95.33

      Fast Attacks

      • FlyingWing AttackDamage10Energy11Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Wing Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy11
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8

        Effects
        Wing Attack has no special effects.
        See Wing Attack details page ↗
      • PsychicExtrasensoryDamage11Energy11Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Extrasensory
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy11
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy10

        Effects
        Extrasensory has no special effects.
        See Extrasensory details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • FlyingSky AttackDamage80Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Sky Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sky Attack has no special effects.
        See Sky Attack details page ↗
      • GhostNight ShadeDamage60Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Night Shade
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage60
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Night Shade has no special effects.
        See Night Shade details page ↗
      • GhostShadow BallDamage100Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50

        Effects
        Shadow Ball has no special effects.
        See Shadow Ball details page ↗
      • PsychicPsychicDamage95Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Psychic
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Psychic details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Noctowl's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Noctowl's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Noctowl has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Noctowl in the meta

      Noctowl in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      With poor offensive stats, Noctowl is not a PvE Pokémon. There's absolutely no justification for using it in Raids.

      ⚔️ Raids

      Despite possessing STAB Flying moves, it competes in a mega ruled by Mega Rayquaza, whose damage output exceeds Noctowl’s even when the former is at a low Level.

      🛡️ Gyms

      On paper, Noctowl's high bulk makes it a good Gym defender. But then, its Normal/Flying type combination makes it take neutral damage from the common Fighting-type Gym attackers, reducing its efficiency in the role.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🔵 Great League

      Noctowl is decent in the Great League, taking down a handful of targets thanks to its bulky presence and coverage. Beating beefy Pokémon like Azumarill, Galarian Corsola, and Dusclops is definitely appreciated!

      🟡 Ultra League

      Noctowl has an inadequate CP for the Ultra League and as such, is powerless against the majority of this format’s meta.

      🟣 Master League

      Not applicable

      Pokédex information

      Johto
      Pokédex Number#164
      Height1.6 m
      Weight40.8 kg
      RegionGeneration 2
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance1 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Noctowl family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Noctowl in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Hoothoot Pokémon GOHoothoot
      Noctowl Pokémon GONoctowl
      Dynamax Hoothoot Pokémon GODynamax Hoothoot
      Dynamax Noctowl Pokémon GODynamax Noctowl
      Shadow Hoothoot Pokémon GOShadow Hoothoot
      Shadow Noctowl Pokémon GOShadow Noctowl
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Noctowl scaled to 0.7111764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Noctowl scaled to 0.7205882352941178x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Noctowl scaled to 1.1911764705882355x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmNoctowl scaled to 1.661764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Noctowl scaled to 1.8970588235294117x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.78 m0.8 m1.6 m2.4 m2.8 m

      Noctowl's height ranges from 0.78 m to 2.8 m, with the average being 1.6 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Noctowl in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.784 m0.8 m
      2′07″2′07″
      XS0.8 m1.6 m
      2′07″5′03″
      M1.2 m2 m
      3′11″6′07″
      XL2 m2.4 m
      6′07″7′10″
      XXL2.4 m2.8 m
      7′10″9′02″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
      Movement Timer11s
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer20s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Noctowl CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Noctowl's has 2288 max CP (at Level 50). A Noctowl obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1092 CP to 1156 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1365 CP to 1446 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Noctowl can be found in the 819 CP to 867 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2288 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch819 CP - 867 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1092 CP - 1156 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1092 CP - 1156 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1365 CP - 1446 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Noctowl Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      128 CP289 CP3150 CP
      4211 CP5273 CP6334 CP
      7395 CP8456 CP9517 CP
      10578 CP11636 CP12694 CP
      13752 CP14809 CP15867 CP
      16925 CP17983 CP181041 CP
      191098 CP201156 CP211214 CP
      221272 CP231330 CP241388 CP
      251446 CP261503 CP271561 CP
      281619 CP291677 CP301735 CP
      311764 CP321793 CP331822 CP
      341850 CP351879 CP361908 CP
      371937 CP381966 CP391995 CP
      402024 CP412050 CP422076 CP
      432102 CP442128 CP452154 CP
      462181 CP472207 CP482234 CP
      492261 CP502288 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Noctowl

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Noctowl's Normal and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Noctowl.

      Normal Normal

      Flying Flying

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Noctowl Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Noctowl Candy296 Noctowl Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Noctowl Candy10 Noctowl Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Noctowl Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Noctowl Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Noctowl Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Noctowl Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Noctowl Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Noctowl Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Noctowl Candy-

      Noctowl Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Noctowl from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Noctowl in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Noctowl Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Noctowl Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Noctowl Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Noctowl Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Noctowl Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Noctowl Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Noctowl Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Noctowl Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Noctowl Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Noctowl Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Noctowl Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Noctowl Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Noctowl Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Noctowl Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Noctowl Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Noctowl Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Noctowl Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Noctowl Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Noctowl Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Noctowl Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Noctowl Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Noctowl Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Noctowl Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Noctowl Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Noctowl Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Noctowl Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Noctowl Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Noctowl Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Noctowl Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Noctowl Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Noctowl Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Noctowl Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Noctowl Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Noctowl Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Noctowl Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Noctowl Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Noctowl Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Noctowl Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Noctowl Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Noctowl Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Noctowl Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Noctowl Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Noctowl Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Noctowl Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Noctowl Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Noctowl Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Noctowl Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Noctowl Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Noctowl Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Noctowl Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Noctowl Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Noctowl Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Noctowl Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Noctowl Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Noctowl Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Noctowl Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Noctowl Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Noctowl Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Noctowl Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Noctowl Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Noctowl Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Noctowl Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Noctowl Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Noctowl Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Noctowl Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Noctowl Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Noctowl Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Noctowl Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Noctowl Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Noctowl Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Noctowl Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Noctowl Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Noctowl Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Noctowl Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Noctowl Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Noctowl Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Noctowl Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Noctowl Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Noctowl Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Noctowl Candy XL280,000304 Noctowl Candy10 Noctowl Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Noctowl Candy XL290,000304 Noctowl Candy20 Noctowl Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Noctowl Candy XL301,000304 Noctowl Candy30 Noctowl Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Noctowl Candy XL312,000304 Noctowl Candy40 Noctowl Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Noctowl Candy XL323,000304 Noctowl Candy52 Noctowl Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Noctowl Candy XL334,000304 Noctowl Candy64 Noctowl Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Noctowl Candy XL346,000304 Noctowl Candy76 Noctowl Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Noctowl Candy XL358,000304 Noctowl Candy88 Noctowl Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Noctowl Candy XL370,000304 Noctowl Candy103 Noctowl Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Noctowl Candy XL382,000304 Noctowl Candy118 Noctowl Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Noctowl Candy XL395,000304 Noctowl Candy133 Noctowl Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Noctowl Candy XL408,000304 Noctowl Candy148 Noctowl Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Noctowl Candy XL421,000304 Noctowl Candy165 Noctowl Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Noctowl Candy XL434,000304 Noctowl Candy182 Noctowl Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Noctowl Candy XL448,000304 Noctowl Candy199 Noctowl Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Noctowl Candy XL462,000304 Noctowl Candy216 Noctowl Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Noctowl Candy XL476,000304 Noctowl Candy236 Noctowl Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Noctowl Candy XL490,000304 Noctowl Candy256 Noctowl Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Noctowl Candy XL505,000304 Noctowl Candy276 Noctowl Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Noctowl Candy XL520,000304 Noctowl Candy296 Noctowl Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Noctowl

      Noctowl high resolution sprites

      Noctowl Pokédex entries

      Johto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Noctowl’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon, Noctowl is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Noctowl in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Noctowl in Pokémon GO are Wing Attack and Sky Attack. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.878 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 169.23.

      How does Noctowl perform in Raids?

      Noctowl's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Noctowl rank as a Normal-type attacker?

      Noctowl's performance as a Normal-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Noctowl rank as a Flying-type attacker?

      Noctowl is an F-Tier Flying-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Noctowl?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Noctowl: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, Mega Audino, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

      What is Noctowl’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Noctowl’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2024 CP and 2288 CP at Level 50.

      Can Noctowl be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Noctowl can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Noctowl Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Noctowl cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.