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Hoothoot ホーホー

Normal Flying Generation II Owl Pokémon
Height 0.7m Weight 21.2kg
Insomnia Keen Eye Tinted Lens (Hidden Ability)

Pokémon Profile

It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.

Base Stats

Form Base Stats:Hoothoot · Total 262

HP 60
Attack 30
Defense 30
Sp. Atk 36
Sp. Def 56
Speed 50

Basic Info

Gender Ratio
♂ 50% / ♀ 50%
Catch Rate
255(33.3%)
Egg Groups
Flying
Egg Cycles
15
Base Friendship
50
EV Yield
HP+1
Base Experience
52
Shape
Two-Winged
Color
Brown
Experience
1,000,000(Medium Fast)

Type Matchups View full type chart →

Defensive (when attacked)

Offensive (when attacking)

Evolution Chain

Hoothoot Hoothoot
Level 20 or higher

Learnset

Level Moves Type Category Power Accuracy PP
— Growl Normal Status — 100 40
— Peck Flying Physical 35 100 35
3 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100 35
6 Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100 15
9 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100 25
12 Reflect Psychic Status — — 20
15 Defog Flying Status — — 15
18 Air Slash Flying Special 75 95 15
21 Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100 20
24 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85 20
27 Uproar Normal Special 90 100 10
30 Roost Flying Status — — 5
33 Moonblast Fairy Special 95 100 15
36 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60 20
39 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100 100 15

Wild Encounters

Generation II

Crystal

Johto

Location Level Method Chance
Lake of RageLv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Ilex ForestLv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Lv.7WalkingNight5%
National ParkLv.12-15WalkingNight30%
Route 29Lv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Lv.2-3WalkingNight30%
Route 30Lv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Lv.3-4WalkingNight30%
Route 31Lv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Lv.5WalkingNight10%
Route 32Lv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Lv.7WalkingNight5%
Route 34Lv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Lv.12WalkingNight20%
Route 35Lv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Lv.14WalkingSwarm: noNight30%
Lv.14WalkingSwarm: yesNight5%
Route 36Lv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Lv.4-5WalkingNight30%
Route 37Lv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Lv.13WalkingMorning30%
Lv.15WalkingNight20%
Route 38Lv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Route 39Lv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Route 43Lv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Lv.16WalkingNight30%

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Route 1Lv.2-4WalkingNight30%
Route 2Lv.3-5WalkingNight30%
Route 25Lv.10WalkingNight30%
Route 26Lv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Route 27Lv.10Headbutt (low)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (normal)50%
Lv.10Headbutt (high)50%
Route 5Lv.13WalkingNight30%

Gold

Johto

Location Level Method Chance
National ParkLv.10-14WalkingNight30%
Route 29Lv.2-4WalkingNight30%
Route 30Lv.4WalkingNight20%
Route 31Lv.5WalkingNight5%
Route 35Lv.14WalkingSwarm: noNight5%
Route 36Lv.13-15WalkingNight20%
Route 37Lv.15WalkingNight20%

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Route 1Lv.2-4WalkingNight30%
Route 2Lv.3-5WalkingNight30%

Silver

Johto

Location Level Method Chance
National ParkLv.10-14WalkingNight30%
Route 29Lv.2-4WalkingNight30%
Route 30Lv.2-4WalkingNight30%
Route 31Lv.3-5WalkingNight30%
Route 35Lv.14WalkingSwarm: noNight5%
Route 36Lv.13-15WalkingNight20%
Route 37Lv.13-15WalkingNight30%

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Route 1Lv.2-4WalkingNight30%
Route 2Lv.3-5WalkingNight30%
Generation III

Emerald

Hoenn

Location Level Method Chance
Safari ZoneLv.35Walking5%
Generation IV

Diamond

Sinnoh

Location Level Method Chance
Great MarshLv.20-24WalkingNight10%
Route 210Lv.24WalkingNight10%
Route 211Lv.14WalkingNight10%

HeartGold

Johto

Location Level Method Chance
Cherrygrove CityLv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.4-5HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lake of RageLv.14-16HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.17-19HeadbuttRare tree50%
Ilex ForestLv.3-5HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.6-8HeadbuttRare tree50%
Violet CityLv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.4-10HeadbuttRare tree50%
Safari Zone GateLv.14-16HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.17-19HeadbuttRare tree50%
Ecruteak CityLv.12-14HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.15-17HeadbuttRare tree50%
National ParkLv.10-12HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.13-15HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.10-14WalkingNight20%
Lv.10-12WalkingRadio: offNight10%
New Bark TownLv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.4-5HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 29Lv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.4-5HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.2-4WalkingNight20%
Lv.2-3WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Route 30Lv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.4-5HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.4WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Lv.4WalkingNight4%
Route 31Lv.3-4HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-6HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.5WalkingNight4%
Route 32Lv.4-5HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.6-7HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 34Lv.9-10HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.11-12HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 35Lv.10-11HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.13-14HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.14WalkingNight4%
Route 36Lv.4-5HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.6-7HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.13WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Lv.15WalkingNight4%
Route 37Lv.12-14HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.15-17HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.15WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Route 38Lv.13-14HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.15-16HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 39Lv.14-15HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.16-17HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 43Lv.15-16HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.17-18HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 47Lv.15-16HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.17-18HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 48Lv.15-16HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.17-18HeadbuttRare tree50%

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Cerulean CityLv.11-13HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.14-16HeadbuttRare tree50%
Viridian CityLv.3-4HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-7HeadbuttRare tree50%
Viridian ForestLv.3-4HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-7HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.3WalkingSwarm: noNight20%
Lv.3-5WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Fuchsia CityLv.21-23HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.26-34HeadbuttRare tree50%
Pewter CityLv.3-5HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.7-9HeadbuttRare tree50%
Pallet TownLv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-6HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 1Lv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-6HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.2WalkingSwarm: noNight20%
Lv.2WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Lv.3-4WalkingNight5%
Route 12Lv.22-23HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.24-25HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 13Lv.22-23HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.24-25HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 14Lv.26-27HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.29-30HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 15Lv.21-23HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.24-26HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 18Lv.26-27HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.29-30HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 2Lv.3-4HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-7HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.3WalkingNight20%
Lv.3-5WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Sea Route 21Lv.24-26HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.27-30HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 22Lv.3-4HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-7HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 25Lv.10-11HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.13-14HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 26Lv.28-29HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.31-32HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 27Lv.28-29HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.31-32HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 3Lv.6-7HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.9-10HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 4Lv.6-7HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.9-10HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 5Lv.11-13HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.14-16HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 6Lv.11-13HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.14-16HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 8Lv.16-17HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.18-19HeadbuttRare tree50%

Pearl

Sinnoh

Location Level Method Chance
Great MarshLv.20-24WalkingNight10%
Route 210Lv.24WalkingNight10%
Route 211Lv.14WalkingNight10%

Platinum

Sinnoh

Location Level Method Chance
Great MarshLv.26-27WalkingNight10%
Eterna ForestLv.12WalkingNight10%
Route 205Lv.12WalkingNight10%
Route 210Lv.20-27WalkingNight10%
Route 211Lv.15WalkingNight10%

SoulSilver

Johto

Location Level Method Chance
Cherrygrove CityLv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.4-5HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lake of RageLv.14-16HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.17-19HeadbuttRare tree50%
Ilex ForestLv.3-5HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.6-8HeadbuttRare tree50%
Violet CityLv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.4-10HeadbuttRare tree50%
Safari Zone GateLv.14-16HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.17-19HeadbuttRare tree50%
Ecruteak CityLv.12-14HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.15-17HeadbuttRare tree50%
National ParkLv.10-12HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.13-15HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.10-14WalkingNight20%
Lv.10-12WalkingRadio: offNight10%
New Bark TownLv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.4-5HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 29Lv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.4-5HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.2-4WalkingNight20%
Lv.2-3WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Route 30Lv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.4-5HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.3-4WalkingNight20%
Lv.3-4WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Route 31Lv.3-4HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-6HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.4-5WalkingNight20%
Lv.4WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Route 32Lv.4-5HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.6-7HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 34Lv.9-10HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.11-12HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 35Lv.10-11HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.13-14HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.14WalkingNight4%
Route 36Lv.4-5HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.6-7HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.13WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Lv.15WalkingNight4%
Route 37Lv.12-14HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.15-17HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.13-15WalkingNight20%
Lv.13-15WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Route 38Lv.13-14HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.15-16HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 39Lv.14-15HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.16-17HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 43Lv.15-16HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.17-18HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 47Lv.15-16HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.17-18HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 48Lv.15-16HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.17-18HeadbuttRare tree50%

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Cerulean CityLv.11-13HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.14-16HeadbuttRare tree50%
Viridian CityLv.3-4HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-7HeadbuttRare tree50%
Viridian ForestLv.3-4HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-7HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.3WalkingSwarm: noNight20%
Lv.3-5WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Fuchsia CityLv.21-23HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.26-34HeadbuttRare tree50%
Pewter CityLv.3-5HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.7-9HeadbuttRare tree50%
Pallet TownLv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-6HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 1Lv.2-3HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-6HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.2WalkingSwarm: noNight20%
Lv.2WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Lv.3-4WalkingNight5%
Route 12Lv.22-23HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.24-25HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 13Lv.22-23HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.24-25HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 14Lv.26-27HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.29-30HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 15Lv.21-23HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.24-26HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 18Lv.26-27HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.29-30HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 2Lv.3-4HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-7HeadbuttRare tree50%
Lv.3WalkingNight20%
Lv.3-5WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Sea Route 21Lv.24-26HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.27-30HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 22Lv.3-4HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.5-7HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 25Lv.10-11HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.13-14HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 26Lv.28-29HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.31-32HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 27Lv.28-29HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.31-32HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 3Lv.6-7HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.9-10HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 4Lv.6-7HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.9-10HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 5Lv.11-13HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.14-16HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 6Lv.11-13HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.14-16HeadbuttRare tree50%
Route 8Lv.16-17HeadbuttCommon tree50%
Lv.18-19HeadbuttRare tree50%
Generation VI

X

Kalos

Location Level Method Chance
Friend SafariLv.30Walking33%

Y

Kalos

Location Level Method Chance
Friend SafariLv.30Walking33%
Generation VII

Ultra Moon

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Poké PelagoLv.21-55Gift8%
Lush JungleLv.19-22Walking20%

Ultra Sun

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Poké PelagoLv.21-55Gift8%
Lush JungleLv.19-22Walking20%

Hoothoot Competitive Movesets & Sets

Hoothoot movesets cover 3 generations and 3 formats with 3 sets in total, including moves, abilities, items, natures, EVs and Tera types with analysis.

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Pokédex Entries

Generation II
Gold:
It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
Silver:
It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.
Crystal:
It begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some trainers use them in place of clocks.
Generation III
Ruby:
HOOTHOOT has an internal organ that senses and tracks the earth’s rotation. Using this special organ, this Pokémon begins hooting at precisely the same time every day.
Emerald:
It has an internal organ that senses the earth’s rotation. Using this special organ, a HOOTHOOT begins hooting at precisely the same time every day.
FireRed:
It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.
LeafGreen:
It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
Generation IV
Diamond:
It always stands on one foot. Even when attacked, it does not brace itself using both feet.
Pearl:
It switches its standing foot so quickly, it can’t be seen. It cries at the same time every day.
Platinum:
It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world’s ways.
HeartGold:
It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
SoulSilver:
It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.
Generation V
Black:
It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world’s ways.
Generation VI
X:
It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.
Y:
It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
Omega Ruby:
Hoothoot has an internal organ that senses and tracks the earth’s rotation. Using this special organ, this Pokémon begins hooting at precisely the same time every day.
Generation VII
Ultra Sun:
Every day, it tilts its head in the same rhythm. A long time ago, people raised these Pokémon to serve as clocks.
Ultra Moon:
It cries out at the same time every day. A long time ago, people cherished it and considered it a divine messenger sent to tell the time.
Generation VIII
Sword:
It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
Shield:
It begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some Trainers use them in place of clocks.