Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Normal/Flying-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
2x
0x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0x
2x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Noctowl? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Noctowl, a notable Pokémon ready to dominate with its Normal and Flying typing! It's to see Noctowl show up as a Black/White opponent. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Curious about Noctowl's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Noctowl makes an a magnificent Special Sweeper in single battles. This build is crafted to crush rivals using potent special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Noctowl's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Noctowl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Insomnia, Noctowl cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes). ◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Hyper Voice is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes). ◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Noctowl cannot move next turn). ◆ Heat Wave is a special 100-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes). ◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Noctowl? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Prepare for double battles with Noctowl as a fabulous Special Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to crush rivals using destructive special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Noctowl's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Noctowl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Insomnia, Noctowl cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes). ◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Hyper Voice is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes). ◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Noctowl cannot move next turn). ◆ Heat Wave is a special 100-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes). ◆ Synchronoise is a special 70-base power Psychic-type move (hits adjacent pokemon sharing your Noctowl's type). ◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Noctowl can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Noctowl.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Noctowl can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Noctowl
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
Moves that Break Screens: Defog
Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Noctowl's stats
Agility
Ominous Wind
Silver Wind
Steel Wing
Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Noctowl
Protect
Reflect
Rest
Roost
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Noctowl in Black and White
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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