Noctowl
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 526.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Extrasensory Sky Attack
Same-type attack bonus on Sky Attack. Sky Attack costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Noctowl takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 526
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,156 CP
Noctowl moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extrasensory Best | Psychic | 11 | 11 | 1.0s | 11 | 11 |
| Wing Attack STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Shade | Ghost | 60 | 50 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.20 |
| Psychic | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Sky Attack Best STAB | Flying | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extrasensory | Psychic | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4.00 | 5.00 |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Shade | Ghost | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Extrasensory (11 DPS); Extrasensory builds energy fastest (11 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Noctowl is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Noctowl
How to get Noctowl
- Evolve from
- Hoothoot · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Noctowl knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 49 | 1,749 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 49 | 1,894 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,119 | 1,185 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,393 | 1,475 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,119 | 1,185 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 846 | 896 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,119 | 1,185 |
Is Noctowl good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Noctowl has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (156 Defense / 225 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Noctowl deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 28 |
| Lv 2 | 89 |
| Lv 3 | 150 |
| Lv 4 | 211 |
| Lv 5 | 273 |
| Lv 6 | 334 |
| Lv 7 | 395 |
| Lv 8 | 456 |
| Lv 9 | 517 |
| Lv 10 | 578 |
| Lv 11 | 636 |
| Lv 12 | 694 |
| Lv 13 | 752 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 809 |
| Lv 15 | 867 |
| Lv 16 | 925 |
| Lv 17 | 983 |
| Lv 18 | 1,041 |
| Lv 19 | 1,098 |
| Lv 20 | 1,156 |
| Lv 21 | 1,214 |
| Lv 22 | 1,272 |
| Lv 23 | 1,330 |
| Lv 24 | 1,388 |
| Lv 25 | 1,446 |
| Lv 26 | 1,503 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,561 |
| Lv 28 | 1,619 |
| Lv 29 | 1,677 |
| Lv 30 | 1,735 |
| Lv 31 | 1,764 |
| Lv 32 | 1,793 |
| Lv 33 | 1,822 |
| Lv 34 | 1,850 |
| Lv 35 | 1,879 |
| Lv 36 | 1,908 |
| Lv 37 | 1,937 |
| Lv 38 | 1,966 |
| Lv 39 | 1,995 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,024 |
| Lv 41 | 2,050 |
| Lv 42 | 2,076 |
| Lv 43 | 2,102 |
| Lv 44 | 2,128 |
| Lv 45 | 2,154 |
| Lv 46 | 2,181 |
| Lv 47 | 2,207 |
| Lv 48 | 2,234 |
| Lv 49 | 2,261 |
| Lv 50 | 2,288 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0164
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 40.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0164_POKEMON_NOCTOWL
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Noctowl in Pokemon GO?
Noctowl's best moveset is Extrasensory (fast) with Sky Attack (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Noctowl's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Noctowl takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Noctowl's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Noctowl reaches 2,288 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,024 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Noctowl?
A perfect 15/15/15 Noctowl shows 1,156 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,446 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Noctowl better than regular Noctowl?
Shadow Noctowl deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Noctowl in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Hoothoot (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Noctowl be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Noctowl depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.