Competitive Information for Hoothoot [Sword/Shield]
Normal / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
This Pokemon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
This Pokemon's attacks that are not very effective on a target deal double damage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Hoothoot? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Hoothoot, a noteworthy Pokémon known for its Normal and Flying typing! Hoothoot is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Want to master Hoothoot's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Facade
- Sky Attack / Dual Wingbeat
- Zen Headbutt
- Steel Wing
Hoothoot is a high-quality Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. It's goal is to crush rivals using formidable physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoothoot's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Hoothoot recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Insomnia, Hoothoot cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Facade is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Hoothoot is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Dual Wingbeat is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Flying-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Hoothoot's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 180 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Round
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Moonblast
- Psychic / Extrasensory
Taking on single battles? Hoothoot is an awesome Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to overwhelm foes with formidable special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice or Round) and boosts Hoothoot's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoothoot's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Insomnia, Hoothoot cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-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).
◆ Moonblast is a special 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ 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 Hoothoot? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Facade
- Sky Attack / Dual Wingbeat
- Zen Headbutt
- Steel Wing
Hoothoot excels as a terrific Physical Sweeper during double battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoothoot's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Hoothoot recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Insomnia, Hoothoot cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Facade is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Hoothoot is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Dual Wingbeat is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Flying-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Hoothoot's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 180 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Round
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Heat Wave
- Moonblast
Hoothoot stands out as a stunning Special Sweeper in double battles. It attempts to crush rivals using potent special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice or Round) and enhances Hoothoot's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoothoot's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Insomnia, Hoothoot cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-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).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Moonblast is a special 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Hoothoot can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Hoothoot.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Hoothoot can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Hoothoot
- Moves: Mimic + Imprison
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Nasty plot + Stored power
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Hoothoot's stats
- Agility
- Amnesia
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Nasty Plot
- Steel Wing
- Work Up
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Hoothoot
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roost
- Stored Power
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Hoothoot in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Hoothoot's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
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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