Pokemon GO Noctowl raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Noctowl, the evolved form of Hoothoot, has been a part of Pokemon GO since the Johto region’s release on February 16, 2017. This Normal and Flying-type Pokemon typically appears in Tier 3 raids and offers a moderate challenge for trainers looking to defeat and catch it. With the right preparation, you can not only make quick work of Noctowl but even hunt for its Shiny variant, which has been available since January 4, 2022.

Here’s everything you need to know about Noctowl’s weaknesses, stat distribution, and best counters in Pokemon GO.

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Pokemon GO Noctowl raid: Weaknesses

Noctowl as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Noctowl’s Normal and Flying-typing gives it the following weaknesses:

• Rock-type: 160%
• Electric-type: 160%
• Ice-type: 160%

Knowing these weaknesses is key to picking the right counters so that you can maximize your damage during raids.

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Noctowl’s stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

Noctowl has a balanced stat distribution that makes it a moderate challenge in Tier 3 raids:

• Tier 3 CP: 12,553
• Attack: 145
• Defense: 156

Potential Moveset

Fast Attacks:

• Wing Attack
• Extrasensory

Charged Attacks:

• Shadow Ball
• Psychic
• Sky Attack
• Night Shade

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Pokemon GO Noctowl raid: Best counters

To defeat Noctowl efficiently, use Pokemon that exploit its weaknesses with powerful Rock-, Electric-, or Ice-type moves. Here are some of the best counters:

• Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
• Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Thundurus Therian with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm
• Shadow Electivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
• Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
• Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Discharge
• Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
• Mega Manectric with Thunder Fang and Wild Charge
• Shadow Magnezone with Volt Switch and Wild Charge
• Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
• Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
• Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
• Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
• Shadow Luxray with Spark and Wild Charge
• Shadow Gigalith with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
• Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
• Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche
• Shadow Alola Golem with Rock Throw and Wild Charge
• Mega Ampharos with Volt Switch and Zap Cannon
• Shadow Manectric with Thunder Fang and Wild Charge
• Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
• Shadow Aggron with Smack Down and Meteor Beam

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Pokemon GO Noctowl raid catch: CP and shiny availability

Shiny Noctowl as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

After defeating Noctowl, you can catch it with the following CP ranges:

• Normal Weather (Level 20): 1092 CP - 1156 CP
• Weather Boosted (Partly Cloudy and Windy, Level 25): 1365 CP - 1446 CP

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What are the 100% IVs from the Pokemon GO Noctowl raid?

• Non-Weather Boosted: 1156 CP
• Weather Boosted: 1446 CP

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Can Noctowl be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, the shiny form of Noctowl has been in the game since January 4, 2022.

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To maximize your success in Noctowl raids, gather a team of trainers and focus on exploiting its weaknesses with your best counters. Keep an eye on the weather for potential boosts and aim for 100% IVs if you’re looking to add a top-tier Noctowl to your collection.

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