Noctowl

Noctowl
Hoothoot
164
Ledyba
Ability	Insomnia Keen Eye Tinted Lens (Hidden)
Egg group	Flying
First game	Pokémon Gold and Silver (2000)
Creator	Game Freak

Noctowl<sup>(JPJapanese: ヨルノズク

Romaji: Yorunozuku)</sup> 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 the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves from Hoothoot at level 20.

Physiology and Behaviour

Noctowl is an avian Pokémon that resembles an owl. It has light brown plumage with a darker brown pattern of triangles on its chest. Its fan-like tail is the same dark brown, while its wings are a slightly lighter shade of brown with light brown undersides. It has red eyes with black rings around them and a second, cream-colored ring around the first. Above its eyes are bushy, cream-colored feather "horns" that resemble large eyebrows. Its small beak and talons are pinkish, and its feet are cream-colored with three toes facing forward and one backward. As shown in the anime, Noctowl can grow a small beard in its elderly stages.

Noctowl is a nocturnal Pokémon that is called "the emperor of dark nights" by some. It has exceptional eyes that concentrate the faintest light and give it night vision, supple wings capable of silent flight, and it can twist its head at a 180-degree angle to increase its intellect. Its superior senses and intellect allow it to catch prey without fail in the darkness. It can also turn its head upside down, which signals that it is troubled by something. If disturbed in this state, it will peck at the offender. Noctowl is most commonly found nesting in trees in temperate and boreal forests.

In Kitakami, Noctowl is used for the region's Flying Taxi service.

Appearances

In the anime

In Fowl Play!, a man was trying to capture a small, Shiny Noctowl with traps but kept failing due to the Owl Pokémon's intelligence. After Team Rocket was sent flying, Noctowl allowed Ash Ketchum to have the chance to catch it. After an intense battle, Ash succeeded.

Origin and inspiration

Noctowl seems to be based on a horned owl, particularly the Eurasian eagle-owl due to its red eyes. The feathers that make up its "horns" also resemble a pair of large, bushy eyebrows, which can be interpreted as a sign of age and wisdom, traits that are sometimes associated with owls. This association with wisdom may also explain its ability to learn various Psychic-type moves.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

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

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, and 43Night
Pokémon Silver	Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, and 43Night
Pokémon Crystal	Routes 2, 5, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 26, 27, 37, 38, 39, and 43Night Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon Emerald	Evolve Hoothoot
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Routes 210, 211, 216, and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Mt. Coronet, Great Marsh, Lake Valor, Sendoff SpringNight
Pokémon Pearl	Routes 210, 211, 216, and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Mt. Coronet, Great Marsh, Lake Valor, Sendoff SpringNight
Pokémon Platinum	Routes 210 and 211, Great MarshNight
Pokémon HeartGold	Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, and 43, Viridian ForestNight Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest (Headbutt trees)
Pokémon SoulSilver	Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, and 43, Viridian ForestNight Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest (Headbutt trees)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Abundant Shrine
Pokémon White	Abundant Shrine
Pokémon Black 2	Nature Preserve
Pokémon White 2	Nature Preserve
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Route 20, Pokémon Village
Pokémon Y	Route 20, Pokémon Village
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Trade
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Lush Jungle Night (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Lush Jungle Night (SOS Battle)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Motostoke Riverbank Motostoke Outskirts, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap (Wandering)
Pokémon Shield	Motostoke Riverbank Motostoke Outskirts, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap (Wandering)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Routes 210, 211, 216, and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Mt. Coronet, Great Marsh, Lake Valor, Sendoff Spring (Night)
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Routes 210, 211, 216, and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Mt. Coronet, Great Marsh, Lake Valor, Sendoff Spring (Night)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods
Pokémon Violet	Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods

Evolution

Hoothoot	Reach level 20.	Noctowl

Base Stats

II-VI

Base Stats
HP	100
Attack	50
Defense	50
Sp. Attack	76
Sp. Defense	96
Speed	70
Total	442

VII

Base Stats
HP	100
Attack	50
Defense	50
Sp. Attack	86
Sp. Defense	96
Speed	70
Total	452

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
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Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS164-S.png Emerald File:PKMNE164.gif File:PKMNE164-S.gif Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG164.png File:PKMNFRLG164-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP164-S.png Platinum File:PKMNP164.png File:PKMNP164-S.png Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS164-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW164-S.png Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2164.png File:PKMNBW2164-S.png X Y File:PKMNXY164-S.png
Sword Shield File:PKMNSS164-S.png Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP164.png File:PKMNBDSP164-S.png Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV164-S.png

Trivia

• Noctowl is the first Pokémon to appear as a Shiny Pokémon in the anime.