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Hoothoot (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon that made its first appearance in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure before debuting in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves into Noctowl at level 20.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Hoothoot is an avian Pokémon that resembles an owl with a round body. Most of its feathers are brown, but its belly is cream-colored. It has large, red eyes; a small, pinkish beak; stubby wings; and a fan-like tail with three feathers. Encircling its eyes are black rings; the lower rims of each ring have three protrusions that resemble the teeth on a gear, while the upper rims have extensions that resemble the hands of a clock. As seen in the anime, Hoothoot's feathers can grow to be shaggy, and the protrusions on its head droop. It has two pinkish feet, each with five-clawed toes. However, it will typically only stand on one foot at a time and alternates between the two at speeds too difficult to track with the naked eye.
Hoothoot begins crying at the same time every day and always tilts its head in the same rhythm. This ability is due to a special internal organ that senses the world's rotation, allowing it to keep track of time. As a result, Hoothoot was once considered a divine messenger sent to tell the time. Some countries see Hoothoot as a deity of wisdom. Historically, people raised Hoothoot to serve as clocks — a practice still done by some Trainers today. Hoothoot is most commonly found nesting in trees in temperate and boreal forests. Hoothoot is nocturnal, and during the day, it sleeps in holes carved into tree trunks. Hoothoot preys on Grubbin.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
Title | Entry |
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Second Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Gold | It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen. |
Pokémon Silver | It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time. |
Pokémon Crystal | It begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some trainers use them in place of clocks. |
Third Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Ruby | Hoothoot has an internal organ that senses and tracks the earth's rotation. Using this special organ, this Pokémon begins hooting at precisely the same time every day. |
Pokémon Sapphire | Hoothoot has an internal organ that senses and tracks the earth's rotation. Using this special organ, this Pokémon begins hooting at precisely the same time every day. |
Pokémon Emerald | It has an internal organ that senses the earth's rotation. Using this special organ, a Hoothoot begins hooting at precisely the same time every day. |
Pokémon FireRed | It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time. |
Pokémon LeafGreen | It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen. |
Fourth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Diamond | It always stands on one foot. Even when attacked, it does not brace itself using both feet. |
Pokémon Pearl | It switches its standing foot so quickly, it can't be seen. It cries at the same time every day. |
Pokémon Platinum | It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world's ways. |
Pokémon HeartGold | It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen. |
Pokémon SoulSilver | It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time. |
Fifth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Black | It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world's ways. |
Pokémon White | It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world's ways. |
Pokémon Black 2 | It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world's ways. |
Pokémon White 2 | It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world's ways. |
Sixth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon X | It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time. |
Pokémon Y | It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen. |
Pokémon Omega Ruby | Hoothoot has an internal organ that senses and tracks the earth's rotation. Using this special organ, this Pokémon begins hooting at precisely the same time every day. |
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Hoothoot has an internal organ that senses and tracks the earth's rotation. Using this special organ, this Pokémon begins hooting at precisely the same time every day. |
Seventh Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Ultra Sun | Every day, it tilts its head in the same rhythm. A long time ago, people raised these Pokémon to serve as clocks. |
Pokémon Ultra Moon | It cries out at the same time every day. A long time ago, people cherished it and considered it a divine messenger sent to tell the time. |
Eighth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Sword | It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen. |
Pokémon Shield | It begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some Trainers use them in place of clocks. |
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It always stands on one foot. Even when attacked, it does not brace itself using both feet. |
Pokémon Shining Pearl | It switches its standing foot so quickly that the switch can't be seen. It cries at the same time every day. |
Ninth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Scarlet | Hoothoot's internal clock is precise at all times. It tilts its head in a fixed rhythm. |
Pokémon Violet | Since it tells time precisely, some countries consider it to be a deity of wisdom, versed in the ways of the world. |
Game locations[]
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Second Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Gold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pokémon Crystal | Routes 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, National Park, Lake of Rage(Headbutt trees) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Pokémon Diamond | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pokémon HeartGold | Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, Ilex Forest, National Park, Lake of Rage, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Pewter City, Cerulean City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone Gate (Headbutt trees) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon SoulSilver | Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, Ilex Forest, National Park, Lake of Rage, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Pewter City, Cerulean City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone Gate (Headbutt trees) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Eighth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Sword | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Shield | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern * | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern * | |||||||||||||||||||||
Ninth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Scarlet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Violet |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
HP | 60 |
Attack | 30 |
Defense | 30 |
Sp. Attack | 36 |
Sp. Defense | 56 |
Speed | 50 |
Total | 262 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- In Fighting Flyer with Fire, Falkner's Hoothoot stands on both legs, even though Hoothoot supposedly only ever stands on one leg at a time.
- In Nintendo Power Vol. 134, Ken Sugimori stated in an interview that Hoothoot is his favorite Pokémon because he had a pet bird as a child that would stand on one foot.
- Hoothoot has a unique fade-in animation that is programmed into Pokémon Gold and Silver but goes unused.
- Hoothoot is tied with Ledyba, Pikipek, Wingull, Starly, Taillow, and Spearow for the lowest base Defense of all Flying-type Pokémon.