Noctowl #164

Noctowl is a Pokemon from the second generation that ranks 164 in the Pokedex… He dwells in the Joto area and is a Pokémon of the normal and flying types. This is the last stage of Pokemon Hoothoot's evolution.

Parameters and characteristics of Pokémon Noctowl

Noctowl is an avian Pokémon that looks like an owl. It has light brown plumage with a deeper brown triangular pattern on the breast. Its fan-like tail is the same dark brown color as its wings, which are a somewhat lighter brown with light brown undersides. It features crimson eyes surrounded by black rings and a second, cream-colored ring surrounding the first. Above its eyes, it has bushy, cream-colored feather “horns” that seem like huge brows. It has a pinkish beak and talons, and its feet are cream-colored, with three toes pointing forward and one facing backward. Noctowl may develop a little beard in its old years, as portrayed in the anime.

Noctowl is a nocturnal Pokémon that some refer to as “the ruler of black nights.” It possesses amazing eyes that can focus even the tiniest light and provide it with night vision, flexible wings capable of quiet flight, and the ability to swivel its head at a 180-degree angle to boost its intelligence. Its extraordinary senses and brains enable it to grab prey in complete darkness. It may also tilt its head upside down to indicate that it is bothered by something. It will peck at the perpetrator if it is disturbed in this stage. Noctowls often nest in trees in temperate and boreal woods.

The Pokemon Noctowl is one of the numerous monsters that may be captured in Pokemon Go. Noctowl is a Johto second generation creature that was introduced in the February 16, 2017 update.

#164 Noctowl Info

 

Type	Candy Needed to Evolve
Normal / Flying	–

Evolution

• Evolves into: None
• Evolves from: Hoothoot
• Hatches from: None

Combat Moves

To use combat moves, tap the screen while in battle, and the pokemon will unleash their attacks as quickly as they can. Attacks that are repeated will fill the bars on their special meter. When any or all of the bars are filled, press and hold the screen for a few seconds to unleash a special move.

Possible Attack Moves
Name	Type	Damage
Wing Attack	Flying	10
Extrasensory	Psychic	12

Possible Special Moves
Name	Type	Damage	Number of Special Bars
Psychic	Psychic	100	3
Sky Attack	Flying	70	3
Night Shade	Ghost	60	3

Best moveset for Noctowl

When fighting Pokémon in Gyms, Noctowl's greatest moves are Wing Attack and Sky Attack. This moveset has the most overall DPS and is also the finest for PVP encounters.

Offense 

Wing Attack	12 dps
Sky Attack	48 dps

Defense 

Extrasensory	10.9 dps
Sky Attack	48 dps

 

 All moves

Quick move	Damage	EPS	DPS
Wing Attack	8	11.3	12
Extrasensory	12	10.9	10.9

Main move	Damage	EPS	DPS
Psychic	90	-17.9	32.1
Sky Attack	80	-25	48
Night Shade	60	-19.2	23.1
Shadow Ball	100	-16.7	33.3

The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.

Evolution family

Noctowl is part of a two-member family.

Regular

82. #163 Hoothoot

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#164 Noctowl

 

Shiny

82. #163 Hoothoot

50

#164 Noctowl

Availability

• Noctowl was released along with the main release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16^th, 2017.
• Shiny form of Noctowl was released at the start of at the end of New Year's 2022 on January 4^th, 2022.

Method	Maximum CP	Details
Wild	1,735 1,879 (weather boosted)	In wild since 2017 Feb 16
Raid Battles	1,156 1,446 (weather boosted)	Tier 3 CP 12,553Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance
Research tasks	867	Field Research: Make 3 Curveball Throws: Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto
GO Battle League	1,156	Obtainable starting from rank: 11 (Season 10)