No. 0164

Noctowl

Owl Pokémon

Official art

Normal Flying

Height: 1.6 m 5′03″
Weight: 40.8 kg 89.9 lbs
Base stat total: 452 Higher than 50% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Insomnia Keen Eye Tinted Lens

Pokédex entryY / Shield

When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.

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Base stats

Total 452 · Higher than 50% of Pokémon

HP100175–207310–404

Atk5063–11294–218

Def5063–11294–218

SpA8695–151159–298

SpD96104–162177–320

Spe7081–134130–262

Total452Higher than 50% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to 3 types, resists 2, immune to 2

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

NormalFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

ElectricIceRock

Resists

½×

BugGrass

Immune to

0×

GhostGround

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

3 abilities

Insomnia
This Pokémon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
Other Pokémon with Insomnia 17
Drowzee Hypno Mega Mewtwo Y Hoothoot Spinarak Ariados Murkrow Delibird Shuppet Banette Honchkrow Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Tarountula Spidops Capsakid Scovillain
Keen Eye
This Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
Other Pokémon with Keen Eye 38
Pidgey Pidgeotto Pidgeot Spearow Fearow Farfetch’d Hitmonchan Sentret Furret Hoothoot Sneasel Skarmory Wingull Pelipper Sableye Starly Glameow Stunky Skuntank Chatot Skorupi Drapion Patrat Watchog Ducklett Swanna Rufflet Braviary Espurr Meowstic Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Rockruff Lycanroc Rookidee Corvisquire Bombirdier
Tinted Lens, hidden ability
This Pokémon's attacks that are not very effective on a target deal double damage.
Other Pokémon with Tinted Lens 11
Butterfree Venonat Venomoth Hoothoot Illumise Mothim Yanmega Sigilyph Hisuian Braviary Nymble Lokix

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Speed tiers

Max Speed 134 · outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81

Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Noctowl outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Noctowl against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134		Noctowl · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122		Noctowl · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		Noctowl · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Moves

64 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 15


1	Echoed VoicePower increases when used on consecutive turns.	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Physical	35	100%	35
1	Sky AttackCharges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit.	Flying	Physical	140	90%	5
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
9	Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	50	100%	25
12	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
18	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Special	75	95%	15
23	Extrasensory10% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Special	80	100%	20
28	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
33	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
38	RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.	Flying	Status	—	—	5
43	Moonblast30% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Fairy	Special	95	100%	15
48	HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep.	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
53	Dream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only.	Psychic	Special	100	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 50


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM14	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Physical	55	100%	15
TM16	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
TM17	Confuse RayConfuses the target.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM40	Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Flying	Special	60	95%	25
TM41	Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Psychic	Special	20	100%	10
TM42	Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.	Ghost	Special	—	100%	15
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
TM65	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Special	75	95%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM92	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM97	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Physical	90	95%	15
TM98	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM113	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
TM117	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
TM118	Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).	Fire	Special	95	90%	10
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
TM128	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM140	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM160	Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.	Flying	Special	110	70%	10
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
TM164	Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.	Flying	Physical	120	100%	15
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM174	HazeEliminates all stat changes.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
TM177	SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM191	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
TM197	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Physical	40	90%	10
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM216	Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
TM217	Future SightHits two turns after being used.	Psychic	Special	120	100%	10
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
TM228	Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.	Psychic	Special	75	100%	10

Egg moves 5


Egg	Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
Egg	Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.	Ghost	Special	—	100%	15
Egg	SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
Egg	WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
Egg	Wing AttackNo additional effect.	Flying	Physical	60	100%	35

Evolution

Stage 2 of 2

#0163HoothootNormalFlying
1. Level 20
  #0164NoctowlNormalFlying

Where to find

Wild in 23 games

Evolves from Hoothoot: Level 20.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Shield 12 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in the overworld · Lv 22–26
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword 12 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in the overworld · Lv 22–26
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 19–22

Ultra Sun 1 area

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 19–22

Y 2 areas

Pokemon VillageWalking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 48–50
Road 20Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50

X 2 areas

Pokemon VillageWalking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 48–50
Road 20Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50

White 2 1 area

Nature SanctuaryWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–66

Black 2 1 area

Nature SanctuaryWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–66

White 1 area

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–60

Black 1 area

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–60

SoulSilver 10 areas

Ilex ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 6–8
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–7

HeartGold 10 areas

Ilex ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 6–8
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–7

Platinum 9 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29

Pearl 12 areas

Acuity LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 216Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–54

Diamond 12 areas

Acuity LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 216Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–54

Colosseum 1 area

Pyrite Town (Duel Square)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 30

Crystal 14 areas

Ilex ForestHeadbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–7
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–32
Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–32
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20

Silver 6 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19

Gold 6 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–19

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 90 · medium growth

EV yield: 2 HP
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 158
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

1 egg group · 15 egg cycles

Egg groups: Flying
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

10 entries · newest from Y / Shield

Category: Owl Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Johto#016Original Sinnoh#107Extended Sinnoh#107Updated Johto#016Mountain Kalos#118Updated Alola#213Updated Akala#114Galar#020Kitakami#046

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

Names around the world

English: Noctowl
Japanese: ヨルノズク
Japanese (romaji): Yorunozuku
Korean: 야부엉
Chinese (Traditional): 貓頭夜鷹
Chinese (Simplified): 猫头夜鹰
French: Noarfang
German: Noctuh
Spanish: Noctowl
Italian: Noctowl

Biology

Biology · design and origin

Noctowl is the evolution of Hoothoot.

Design & origin

In the Spaceworld demo, Hoothoot had a different evolution that was scrapped in favor of Noctowl. Noctowl's name is a combination of "nocturnal" and "owl".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.