Noctowl

() is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It is the evolved form of Hoothoot.
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Noctowl appears to be based on an owl. Noctowl has 6 dark brown, upside down triangles on its body. Its wings and wedge-shaped tail are dark brown. It has two cream-colored horns that look like eyebrows.
===Behavior===
Noctowl is a nocturnal Pokémon that is called "the emperor of dark nights" by some. It has exceptional eyes that concentrate the faintest light and give it night vision, supple wings capable of silent flight, and it can twist its head at a 180-degree angle to increase its intellect. Its superior senses and intellect allow it to catch prey without fail in the darkness. It can also turn its head upside down, which signals that it is troubled by something. If disturbed in this state, it will peck at the offender.
==== Habitat ====
Noctowl is most commonly found nesting in trees in temperate and boreal forests.
==Evolution==
Noctowl evolves from Hoothoot starting at level 20.
==Game info==
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===Stats===
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====Breeding====
====Tutoring====
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This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
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===Sprites===
==Appearances==
===Anime===
Ash Noctowl.png|Ash's shiny Noctowl.
Rising Volt Tacklers Noctowl.png|The Rising Volt Tacklers' Noctowl.
====Main====
*Ash's Noctowl
====Recurring====
*Rising Volt Tacklers' Noctowl
====Minor====
*Wings' Noctowl
*Ornithol's Noctowl
===Trainers with a Noctowl===
*Ash Ketchum
*Wings Alexander
*Ornithol
==Petting Spots==
*Favored Spot: The eyebrows.
*Disfavored Spot: The feet.
==Trivia==
*Noctowl is the first Pokémon in the anime to appear in its Shiny form.
===Origin===
Noctowl's appearance is based on that of horned owls.
===Etymology===
Noctowl is a combination of the words "nocturnal" and "owl".
Its Japanese name, Yorunozuku, comes from 夜 yoru (night) and 木菟 mimizuku (horned owl).
==Gallery==
0164Noctowl GS.png
0164Noctowl OS anime.png
0164Noctowl OS anime 2.png
0164Noctowl Dream.png
0164Noctowl Pokemon Stadium.png
0164Noctowl Pokémon HOME.png|Noctowl in Pokémon HOME
0164Noctowl GO.png|Noctowl in Pokémon GO
0164Noctowl GO Shiny.png|Shiny Noctowl in Pokémon GO
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