Where can I find Noctowl in SoulGold?

Noctowl cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Noctowl?

Noctowl is a normal/flying-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Noctowl learn in SoulGold?

Noctowl can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Noctowlin Pokémon SoulGold

normalflying

Pokédex Entry

Owl Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

NormalFlying

Dex

#164

Abilities

Insomnia(Primary)

Prevents sleep.

Keen Eye(Secondary)

Prevents loss of accuracy.

Tinted Lens(Hidden)

Ups “not very effective”.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

flying

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball8.9%

Great Ball12.1%

Ultra Ball14.9%

Base Exp

158

EV Yield

2 Hp

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2ice ×2rock ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5bug ×0.5

Immune To

groundghost

Evolution Chain

Hoothoot

Base form

→

Noctowl

Level up Hoothoot to Lv. 20

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How to Obtain

Noctowl isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
1	Sky AttackLevel: 1Sky Attack	flying	140	90	5
1	Sky AttackLevel: 1Sky Attack	2-turn attack. High critical hit ratio, and may flinch.
1	Echoed VoiceLevel: 1Echoed Voice	normal	40	100	15
1	Echoed VoiceLevel: 1Echoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
9	ConfusionLevel: 9Confusion	psychic	50	100	25
9	ConfusionLevel: 9Confusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
12	ReflectLevel: 12Reflect	psychic	0	0	20
12	ReflectLevel: 12Reflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
15	DefogLevel: 15Defog	flying	0	0	15
15	DefogLevel: 15Defog	Removes obstacles and lowers evasion.
18	Air SlashLevel: 18Air Slash	flying	75	95	0
18	Air SlashLevel: 18Air Slash	Attacks with a blade of air. May cause flinching.
23	ExtrasensoryLevel: 23Extrasensory	psychic	80	100	0
23	ExtrasensoryLevel: 23Extrasensory	Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching.
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	normal	90	85	20
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
33	UproarLevel: 33Uproar	normal	0	100	10
33	UproarLevel: 33Uproar	Causes an uproar for 3 Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
38	RoostLevel: 38Roost	flying	0	0	0
38	RoostLevel: 38Roost	Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP.
43	MoonblastLevel: 43Moonblast	fairy	95	100	15
43	MoonblastLevel: 43Moonblast	Attacks with the power of the moon. May lower Sp. Atk.
48	HypnosisLevel: 48Hypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
48	HypnosisLevel: 48Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
53	Dream EaterLevel: 53Dream Eater	psychic	100	100	15
53	Dream EaterLevel: 53Dream Eater	Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.
60	BoomburstLevel: 60Boomburst	normal	140	100	10
60	BoomburstLevel: 60Boomburst	Attacks everything with a destructive sound wave.
67	Psycho BoostLevel: 67Psycho Boost	psychic	140	90	5
67	Psycho BoostLevel: 67Psycho Boost	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.

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Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Mirror MoveMirror Move	flying	0	0	20
Mirror MoveMirror Move	Counters the foe's attack with the same move.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	0	55	20
SupersonicSupersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	60	0	20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
Wing AttackWing Attack	flying	0	100	35
Wing AttackWing Attack	Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
WhirlwindWhirlwind	normal	0	85	20
WhirlwindWhirlwind	Blows away the foe, switches it out or ends wild battle.
Sky AttackSky Attack	flying	140	90	5
Sky AttackSky Attack	2-turn attack. High critical hit ratio, and may flinch.
Feather DanceFeather Dance	flying	0	100	15
Feather DanceFeather Dance	Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce Attack.
AgilityAgility	psychic	0	0	30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
Night ShadeNight Shade	ghost	1	100	15
Night ShadeNight Shade	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
DefogDefog	flying	0	0	15
DefogDefog	Removes obstacles and lowers evasion.
Mean LookMean Look	normal	0	0	5
Mean LookMean Look	Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
HurricaneHurricane	flying	0	70	10
HurricaneHurricane	Traps the foe in a fierce wind. May cause confusion.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	0	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlyFly	flying	0	95	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoostRoost	flying	0	0	0	TM19TM19
RoostRoost	Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM51TM51
Steel WingSteel Wing	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.