Type matchups
Damage Hoothoot takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal/Flying type, Hoothoot has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 28 other Pokémon share the Normal/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 30
- Defense
- 30
- Sp. Atk
- 36
- Sp. Def
- 56
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 262
Hoothoot has a base stat total of 262, higher than 6% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (60). With Sp. Atk (36) well above Attack (30), it works best as a special attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 30 Defense and 56 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Hoothoot can have the abilities Insomnia, Keen Eye and Tinted Lens.
How to beat Hoothoot
Hoothoot takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Ghost moves have no effect on it and Bug and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Stakataka hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Aggron hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Probopass hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves.
Evolution
Hoothoot is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Hoothoot → Noctowl) and evolves into Noctowl.
Best counters to Hoothoot
Other Normal/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Hoothoot weak to?
As a Normal/Flying type, Hoothoot takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Hoothoot resistant to?
Hoothoot resists Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground and Ghost.
What are the best counters to Hoothoot?
Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Aggron and Probopass, which hit Hoothoot with super-effective attacks.