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Noibat

FLYINGDRAGON
HP
40
Atk
30
Def
35
SpA
45
SpD
40
Spe
55
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Weaknesses

  • ICE4x
  • DRAGON2x
  • FAIRY2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. TailwindFLYINGStatus25.0%
  2. Draco MeteorDRAGONSpecial25.0%
  3. U-turnBUGPhysical25.0%
  4. TauntDARKStatus18.7%

Best Ability / Item

FriskFocus SashFocus Sash

Noibat technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

    The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

    25.00%
  • #2

    Draco Meteor

    DRASpecial130 BP

    Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

    25.00%
  • #3

    U-turn

    BUGPhysical70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    25.00%
  • #4

    Taunt

    DARStatus

    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

    18.66%
  • #5

    Whirlwind

    NORStatus

    The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

    6.34%

Top Natures

  • #1

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

    100.00%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Frisk

    When it enters a battle, the Pokémon can check an opposing Pokémon's held item.

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    100.00%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    Typhlosion-HisuiTyphlosion-Hisui
    FIRGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    33.33%
  • #2
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    33.33%
  • #3
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    33.33%
Meta Discussion

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How to use Noibat in the current VGC format?

**To use Noibat effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Flying/Dragon type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Noibat appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Noibat fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Frisk, Focus Sash and Timid 32/2/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Tailwind, Draco Meteor, U-turn, Taunt, and Whirlwind. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Noibat has important weaknesses to ice 4x, dragon 2x, fairy 2x, rock 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Typhlosion-Hisui, Torkoal, and Farigiraf appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Noibat. Open the Noibat teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Noibat with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Noibat in VGC

What is the best moveset for Noibat?

The best moveset for Noibat in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Tailwind, Draco Meteor, U-turn, Taunt.

How to counter Noibat in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Noibat can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ice 4x, dragon 2x, fairy 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Noibat?

The best item for Noibat is typically Focus Sash, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Noibat come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon