As a Flying/Dragon type, Noivern 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: 85
Attack: 70
Defense: 80
Sp. Atk: 97
Sp. Def: 80
Speed: 123
Total: 535

Noivern has a base stat total of 535, higher than 78% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (123). With Sp. Atk (97) well above Attack (70), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 123 beats 95% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 85 HP, 80 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Noivern can have the abilities Frisk, Infiltrator and Telepathy.

How to beat Noivern

The best way to beat Noivern 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

Noivern is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Noibat → Noivern), evolving from Noibat.

Best counters to Noivern

Other Flying/Dragon Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Noivern weak to?

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

What is Noivern resistant to?

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

What are the best counters to Noivern?

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