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Noctowl

Noctowl

NORMALFLYING
HP
100
Atk
50
Def
50
SpA
86
SpD
96
Spe
70
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Weaknesses

  • ELECTRIC2x
  • ICE2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Calm 10/0/32/0/0/24

Best Moveset

    Best Ability / Item

    Tinted LensMental HerbMental Herb

    Noctowl technical VGC usage sections

    Best Noctowl Moves

      Best Noctowl Natures

      • #1

        Calm 10/0/32/0/0/24

        60.45%
      • #2

        Calm 2/0/32/0/0/32

        16.40%
      • #3

        Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

        11.06%
      • #4

        Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

        4.67%
      • #5

        Calm 32/2/0/0/32/0

        4.21%
      • #6

        Rash 12/0/0/32/0/22

        1.06%
      • #7

        Relaxed 32/2/32/0/0/0

        0.84%
      • #8

        Bold 32/2/32/0/0/0

        0.48%
      • #9

        Mild 2/0/0/32/0/32

        0.36%
      • #10

        Bold 21/0/24/21/0/0

        0.25%
      • #11

        Other

        0.22%

      Best Noctowl Abilities

      • #1

        Tinted Lens

        The Pokémon can use “not very effective” moves to deal regular damage.

        78.29%
      • #2

        Insomnia

        The Pokémon's insomnia prevents it from falling asleep.

        20.65%
      • #3

        Keen Eye

        The Pokémon's keen eyes prevent its accuracy from being lowered.

        1.06%

      Best Noctowl Items

      • #1
        Mental Herb

        Mental Herb

        Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

        70.99%
      • #2
        Life Orb

        Life Orb

        Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

        21.61%
      • #3
        Focus Sash

        Focus Sash

        Prevents a one-hit knockout.

        5.87%
      • #4
        Leftovers

        Leftovers

        Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

        1.15%
      • #5
        Silk Scarf

        Silk Scarf

        Must be returned to Destin to complete Side Mission 150: "Corvisquire's Search".

        0.34%
      • #6
        Sitrus Berry

        Sitrus Berry

        Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

        0.04%
      • #7
        Sharp Beak

        Sharp Beak

        Raises the power of Flying-type moves.

        0.00%

      Best Noctowl Teammates

      • #1
        RaichuRaichu
        ELE
        TeamsBuilder
        46.45%
      • #2
        TsareenaTsareena
        GRA
        TeamsBuilder
        26.02%
      • #3
        WhimsicottWhimsicott
        GRAFAI
        TeamsBuilder
        20.42%
      • #4
        SwampertSwampert
        WATGRO
        TeamsBuilder
        1.80%
      • #5
        Arcanine-HisuiArcanine-Hisui
        FIRROC
        TeamsBuilder
        1.80%
      • #6
        GreninjaGreninja
        WATDAR
        TeamsBuilder
        0.71%
      • #7
        IncineroarIncineroar
        FIRDAR
        TeamsBuilder
        0.43%
      • #8
        ConkeldurrConkeldurr
        FIG
        TeamsBuilder
        0.42%
      • #9
        Ninetales-AlolaNinetales-Alola
        ICEFAI
        TeamsBuilder
        0.31%
      • #10
        ArcanineArcanine
        FIR
        TeamsBuilder
        0.31%
      • #11

        Other

        1.33%
      Meta Discussion

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the best moveset for Noctowl?

      The best moveset for Noctowl in the current competitive meta typically features the moves its most common attacks.

      How to counter Noctowl in Champions?

      In the Pokémon Champions meta, Noctowl can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (electric 2x, ice 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

      What is the best item for Noctowl?

      The best item for Noctowl is typically Mental Herb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.