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No. 0715

Noivern

Sound Wave Pokémon

Noivern
Official art
FlyingDragon
Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
85 kg 187.4 lbs
Base stat total
535 Higher than 85% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI X & Y
Abilities
Champions#152 Doubles ▼4 · #168 Singles ▲1Usual set Focus Sash · Timid · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryShield
Flying through the darkness, it weakens enemies with ultrasonic waves that could crush stone. Its fangs finish the fight.
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Base stats

HP85160–192280–374
Atk7081–134130–262
Def8090–145148–284
SpA97105–163179–322
SpD8090–145148–284
Spe123128–192225–379
Total535Higher than 85% of Pokémon
HP85Atk70Def80Spe123SpD80SpA97

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 Spe.

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Type matchups

FlyingDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Ice (because of Flying and Dragon)
2×
Dragon (because of Dragon)Fairy (because of Dragon)Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Flying)Fighting (because of Flying)Fire (because of Dragon)Water (because of Dragon)
¼×
Grass (because of Flying and Dragon)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGhostSteelElectricPsychicDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 123); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+192Max175No SP143Min128Scarf288Tailwind384

At max Speed, Noivern outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 192Noivern · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  4. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  5. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  6. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  8. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  9. 175Noivern · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  10. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  11. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  12. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  13. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  14. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  19. 143Noivern · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#152 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 4 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (51.5%) · (34%) · Timid (72.5%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (50.2%)

Moves Tailwind, Draco Meteor, Protect, Air Slash

Singles

#168 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (38.9%) · (52.4%) · Timid (61.8%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (41%)

Moves Draco Meteor, Flamethrower, Air Slash, Switcheroo

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.23% of teams · rank #147 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Draco Meteor
  2. Taunt
  3. Super Fang
  4. Air Slash

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.2%
  • Rated 1500+0.17%
  • Rated 1630+0.14%
  • Rated 1760+0.23%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.23%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 79.2%
  • 20.8%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Timid 32 SpA / 32 Spe49.5%
  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe29.4%
  • Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe17.8%
  • Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe3.3%
  • Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe0%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0714NoibatFlyingDragon
    1. Level 48
      #0715NoivernFlyingDragon

Moves

Level up 18

EvoDragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec20100%25
1GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpec40100%35
1MoonlightHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.FairyStatus——5
1SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.NormalStatus—55%20
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
12Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
16Wing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35
20Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
24Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
28WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
32Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10
36Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
40ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
44RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5
51TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
56Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
62BoomburstNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.NormalSpec140100%10

TM / HM / TR 52

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM183Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15
TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpec75100%10

Biology

Noivern weakens enemies with ultrasonic waves that could crush stone before finishing them off with its fangs.

Design & origin

Noivern's English name is a portmanteau of "noise" and "wyvern", the latter of which is the inspiration for its design.

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

Pokédex entries

Sound Wave Pokémon
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Purple
—
Mountain Kalos#114Updated Alola#084Updated Melemele#084Updated Poni#030Galar#177Crown Tundra#182Paldea#304Kitakami#089Lumiose#187

  1. Flying through the darkness, it weakens enemies with ultrasonic waves that could crush stone. Its fangs finish the fight.

    Shield

  2. Aggressive and cruel, this Pokémon will ruthlessly torment enemies that are helpless in the dark.

    Sword

  3. This hot-blooded Pokémon attacks anything it sees with ultrasonic waves that can crush boulders.

    Ultra Moon

  4. Although it has a violent disposition, if you give it a nice ripe fruit that it loves, Noivern will suddenly become tame.

    Ultra Sun

  5. The ultrasonic waves it emits from its ears can reduce a large boulder to pebbles. It swoops out of the dark to attack.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire

  6. They fly around on moonless nights and attack careless prey. Nothing can beat them in a battle in the dark.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Noivern
Japanese
オンバーン
Japanese (romaji)
Onvern
Korean
음번
Chinese (Traditional)
音波龍
Chinese (Simplified)
音波龙
French
Bruyverne
German
UHaFnir
Spanish
Noivern
Italian
Noivern

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

2 Spe
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
187
Medium

Breeding

FlyingDragon
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Noibat: Level 48.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Lakeside CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
Shield: The Isle of Armor 2 areas
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Lakeside CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
Sword: The Isle of Armor 2 areas
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 3 areas
  • Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Sword 3 areas
  • Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Resolution CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–59
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Resolution CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–59

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.