Shadow Noctowl

Shadow Noctowl is a Normal- and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Noctowl has a maximum CP of 2,288. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Noctowl is Wing Attack and Sky Attack.

Shadow 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

1156 CP

Lvl 15 Research

867 CP

Shadow Noctowl's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Flying-type

#85

Great League

#490

Ultra League

#561

Shadow Noctowl Type Chart

Shadow Noctowl takes increased damage from:

Electric160.0%

Ice160.0%

Rock160.0%

Shadow Noctowl takes reduced damage from:

Ghost39.1%

Ground39.1%

Bug62.5%

Grass62.5%

Shadow Noctowl best moveset

Wing Attack + Sky Attack

Wing Attack

Sky Attack

The best Flying-type moveset for Shadow Noctowl is Wing Attack and Sky Attack (11.25 DPS, 202.1 TDO). In raids, Shadow Noctowl ranks #85 among Flying-type attackers (D Tier).

10 of 10 matches

Data table

1.	Wing Attack	Sky Attack	9.90	11.25	202.1
2.	Extrasensory	Sky Attack	9.64	10.96	196.8
3.	Wing Attack	Shadow Ball	8.74	9.94	178.6
4.	Extrasensory	Shadow Ball	8.52	9.69	174.1
5.	Wing Attack	Psychic	8.45	9.61	172.7
6.	Extrasensory	Psychic	8.23	9.36	168.2
7.	Wing Attack	Night Shade	6.92	7.87	141.4
8.	Extrasensory	Night Shade	6.68	7.60	136.5

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Fast Attacks

Wing Attack10111.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 11
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 8

Effects
Wing Attack has no special effects.
See Wing Attack details page ↗
Extrasensory11111.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 11
Energy 11
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 10

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

Damage	10
Energy	11
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	5
Energy	8

Damage	11
Energy	11
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	8
Energy	10

Charged Attacks

Sky Attack80502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.5s - 1.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50

Effects
Sky Attack has no special effects.
See Sky Attack details page ↗
Night Shade60502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 45

Effects
Night Shade has no special effects.
See Night Shade details page ↗
Shadow Ball100503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Shadow Ball has no special effects.
See Shadow Ball details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Psychic95503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.5s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic details page ↗

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 1.7s

Damage	75
Energy	50

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.4s

Damage	70
Energy	45

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.4s - 2.8s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	55

More information

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

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

Shadow Noctowl CP Chart

At level 50, Shadow Noctowl can reach 2,288 CP. The raid CP range is 1,042 to 1,156 without a weather boost or 1,303 to 1,446 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 819 to 867 CP.

Max CP	2288 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	819 CP - 867 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1092 CP - 1156 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1042 CP - 1156 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	1303 CP - 1446 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	28 CP	2	89 CP	3	150 CP
4	211 CP	5	273 CP	6	334 CP
7	395 CP	8	456 CP	9	517 CP
10	578 CP	11	636 CP	12	694 CP
13	752 CP	14	809 CP	15	867 CP
16	925 CP	17	983 CP	18	1041 CP
19	1098 CP	20	1156 CP	21	1214 CP
22	1272 CP	23	1330 CP	24	1388 CP
25	1446 CP	26	1503 CP	27	1561 CP
28	1619 CP	29	1677 CP	30	1735 CP
31	1764 CP	32	1793 CP	33	1822 CP
34	1850 CP	35	1879 CP	36	1908 CP
37	1937 CP	38	1966 CP	39	1995 CP
40	2024 CP	41	2050 CP	42	2076 CP
43	2102 CP	44	2128 CP	45	2154 CP
46	2181 CP	47	2207 CP	48	2234 CP
49	2261 CP	50	2288 CP

More 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Noctowl

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

Normal

Flying

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#164
Height	1.6 m
Weight	40.8 kg
Region	Generation 2
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Hoothoot	50 Candy	Noctowl

Hoothoot evolves into Noctowl which costs 50 Candy.

Shadow Noctowl family

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

How to purify Shadow Noctowl

Purification cost	1 Candy
Purification cost	1000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement type: Flying
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.4s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Shadow Noctowl Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Noctowl from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Noctowl in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Noctowl

Shadow Noctowl high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Noctowl. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

List of Shadow Noctowl costumes

A list of Shadow Noctowl costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Shadow Noctowl Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Gold	Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrateeven faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
Silver	When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
Crystal	Its extremely soft feathers make no sound in flight.It silently sneaks up on prey without being detected.
Ruby, Sapphire	NOCTOWL never fails at catching prey in darkness. This POKéMON owes its success to its superior vision thatallows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.
Emerald	It 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.
FireRed	When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
LeafGreen	Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
Diamond	Its eyes are special. They can pick out objects as long as there is the tiniest amount of light.
Pearl	If it flips its head upside down, it’s a sign that it is engaged in very complex thinking.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.
HeartGold	Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
SoulSilver	When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
X	Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
Y, Shield	When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire	Noctowl 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.
Ultra Sun	With eyes that can see in pitch-darkness, it never lets its prey escape. Some even call it “the emperor of dark nights.”
Ultra Moon	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.
Sword	Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shadow Noctowl in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Noctowl in Pokémon GO are Wing Attack and Sky Attack. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.25 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 202.1.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Noctowl’s strengths and weaknesses?

Normal and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Grass, Ghost, and Ground-type moves.

How does Shadow Noctowl perform in Raids?

Shadow Noctowl ranks #85 among Flying-type attackers (D Tier).

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

Shadow Noctowl’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,024 CP and 2,288 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Noctowl be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Noctowl can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Noctowl Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Noctowl cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Noctowl?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Noctowl: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, Mega Audino, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Clefable, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

Shadow Noctowl Stats and Max CP

Shadow Noctowl's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Noctowl Type Chart

Shadow Noctowl takes increased damage from:

Shadow Noctowl takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Normal

Flying

Evolution Chart

Shadow Noctowl family

Regular and Shiny Shadow Noctowl

Shadow Noctowl high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Noctowl in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Noctowl’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Noctowl perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Noctowl be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Noctowl Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Noctowl?

Overview and stats

Shadow Noctowl Stats and Max CP

Shadow Noctowl's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Noctowl Type Chart

Shadow Noctowl takes increased damage from:

Shadow Noctowl takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Normal

Flying

Evolution Chart

Shadow Noctowl family

Regular and Shiny Shadow Noctowl

Shadow Noctowl high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Noctowl in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Noctowl’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Noctowl perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Noctowl be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Noctowl Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Noctowl?