Type matchups
Damage Noctowl takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal/Flying type, Noctowl 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
- 100
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 86
- Sp. Def
- 96
- Speed
- 70
- Total
- 452
Noctowl has a base stat total of 452, higher than 45% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (100). With Sp. Atk (86) well above Attack (50), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 100 HP, 50 Defense and 96 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Noctowl can have the abilities Insomnia, Keen Eye and Tinted Lens.
How to beat Noctowl
Noctowl 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
Noctowl is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Hoothoot → Noctowl), evolving from Hoothoot.
Best counters to Noctowl
Other Normal/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Noctowl weak to?
As a Normal/Flying type, Noctowl takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Noctowl resistant to?
Noctowl resists Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground and Ghost.
What are the best counters to Noctowl?
Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Aggron and Probopass, which hit Noctowl with super-effective attacks.