As a Flying/Dragon type, Noibat has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 8 other Pokémon share the Flying/Dragon typing.

Base stats

HP: 40
Attack: 30
Defense: 35
Sp. Atk: 45
Sp. Def: 40
Speed: 55
Total: 245

Noibat has a base stat total of 245, higher than 4% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (55). With Sp. Atk (45) well above Attack (30), it works best as a special attacker. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 35 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail.

Noibat can have the abilities Frisk, Infiltrator and Telepathy.

How to beat Noibat

The best way to beat Noibat is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Alolan Sandslash hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Flying and Dragon moves. Alolan Sandshrew hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Flying and Dragon moves. Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.

Evolution

Noibat is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Noibat → Noivern) and evolves into Noivern.

Best counters to Noibat

Other Flying/Dragon Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Noibat weak to?

As a Flying/Dragon type, Noibat takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves.

What is Noibat resistant to?

Noibat resists Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Noibat?

Strong type-based picks include Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Sandshrew and Ice Calyrex, which hit Noibat with super-effective attacks.