Hoothoot (Pokémon)

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Hoothoot ホーホー Hoho #163
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Types  Normal  Flying   Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal	Species Owl Pokémon
Abilities Insomnia or Keen Eye Keen Eye Tinted Lens Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #015 Hoenn #318* Sinnoh #106 Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-031 Oblivia (past) N-022 Not in any regional Browser
Height 2'04" Imperial 0.7m Metric 2'04"/0.7m 0.0m	Weight 46.7lbs Imperial 21.2kg Metric 46.7lbs/21.2kg 0.0kg
Dex color Brown	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 255 33.3%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 58 Battle Exp.: 581*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Hoothoot (Japanese: ホーホー Hoho) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves into Noctowl starting at level 20.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 3.2 Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys 3.3 Pokédex entries 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Stats 5.3.1 Base stats 5.3.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.4 Type effectiveness 5.5 Learnset 5.5.1 By leveling up 5.5.2 By TM/HM 5.5.3 By breeding 5.5.4 By tutoring 5.5.5 Dream World-only moves 5.5.6 Special moves 5.6 Side game data 5.7 Evolution 5.8 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

Biology

Physiology

Hoothoot are round, owl-like brown birds with very large, red eyes. Around these eyes are black rings, with extensions on the lower parts of the pattern resembling stylized eyelashes. It has a black-colored crest on top of the black rings, which resembles the hands of a clock. Another notable feature is that it seems to have only one pink-colored foot with four toes. It actually has two feet, but one is usually hidden in the feathers underneath its body. Hoothoot's owlish beak is pink in coloration, its two wings are stubby, and its tail is short and mostly square with three tail feathers. Hoothoot’s underbelly is a shade of beige with tufts of feathers above its feet.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Being nocturnal, it has exceptional eyesight and hearing. It is capable of learning Psychic-type attacks. It also has the innate ability to tell exactly what time it is, and can even function as an alarm clock. Hoothoot has the ability to learn the move Foresight, which reveals Ghost-types through their tricks and nullifies their immunity to Fighting- and Normal-type moves.

Behavior

They are nocturnal, meaning that they are only active at night. They have an organ that works like a timepiece, which allow Hoothoot to hoot at the same time each night. Hoothoot keep rhythm by precisely tilting their head in time. Hoothoot are also notable for their tendency to stand on one foot at all times, switching feet so quickly the movement can rarely be seen. Hoothoot keep one foot tucked into their feathers to conserve body heat. Their tendency to stand on only one foot is so strong, that even when attacked they do not brace themselves using both feet. However, they have been depicted to fly with both feet visible.

Habitat

Hoothoot only come out at night, but are a very common sight anywhere in Johto and Sinnoh. Their nests are likely to be found in the trees of forests.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Hoothoot mainly feed off Bug Pokémon.

In the anime

Major appearances

Falkner, the Gym Leader of Violet City, has a Hoothoot, as shown in Fighting Flyer with Fire.

Hagatha and Nagatha from Illusion Confusion rented Hoothoot to Trainers, including Gary Oak, so they can get through a haunted forest.

Wings Alexander used to have a Hoothoot before it evolved.

Minor appearances

Hoothoot first appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

A Hoothoot was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

A Hoothoot chased Team Rocket while they were searching for Ho-Oh in some underground ruins in Battling the Enemy Within!.

A Hoothoot appeared in A Bite to Remember.

Another Hoothoot appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP121 Hoothoot Ash's Pokédex Hoothoot, the Owl Pokémon. Hoothoot stands on one leg, but uses both its powerful eyes to see clearly even through the darkest night. This concludes the entries from the original series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Hoothoot was seen used by a trickster in Volume 8. He claimed to use Hoothoot as an accurate timekeeper to regulate a prize-winning game he was hosting, when in fact he was prompting Hoothoot to declare the time limit whenever a participant was on the verge of winning, thus preventing anyone from winning his game. He was busted, however, by Gold and his Aipom.

The same man and his Hoothoot are seen in Volume 11 and Volume 14.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

In The Golden Boys, Hoothoot is one of the Pokémon owned by Chris. She uses it as a lookout, helping her see where things are in the distance.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS092 Cocks its head in rhythm like a metronome

In the TCG

Main article: Hoothoot (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} 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 Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire 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. Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} 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 Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} 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 SoulSilver {{{hgssdex}}} 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 White It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world's ways. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 1, 2, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, and National ParkNight Crystal Common Routes 1, 2, 5, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, Ilex Forest, and National ParkNight Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald Rare Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 210, 211, Great MarshNight Platinum Uncommon Routes 210, 211, Great Marsh, Eterna ForestNight HeartGold SoulSilver Common Routes 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, 47 and 48, Ilex Forest, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Ecruteak City, National Park, Safari Zone Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker Rugged Road, Suburban Area, and Night Sky's Edge Generation V Black White None Breed Noctowl Dream World Windswept Sky

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Ruins of Truth
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 22 Endless Level 35 Forever Level 22 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Sinister Woods (10F-12F) Northern Range (1F-5F) Buried Relic (5F-9F) Remains Island (B1-B3)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Foggy Forest (1F-5F)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Teakwood Forest Forest Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: Everspring Valley

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60	120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 30	31 - 90	58 - 174
Defense: 30	31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp.Atk: 36	36 - 96	69 - 188
Sp.Def: 56	54 - 118	105 - 232
Speed: 50	49 - 112	94 - 218
Total: 262   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 4/4 ★★★★	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None
Notes: If Gravity is used or this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100%	35
Start	Growl	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
Start	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
5	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
9	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100%	35
13	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
17	Reflect	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
21	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100%	25
25	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
29	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
33	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95%	20
37	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
41	Synchronoise	Psychic	Special	70	100%	15
45	Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100%	30
49	Psycho Shift	Psychic	Status	—	90%	10
53	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
57	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100%	15
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Hoothoot obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoothoot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hoothoot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoothoot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hoothoot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Defog	Flying	Status	—	—%	15
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	FeatherDance	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
	Mirror Move	Flying	Status	—	—%	20
	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	—	100%	15
	Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90%	5
	Supersonic	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
	Whirlwind	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100%	35
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hoothoot in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Hoothoot in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoothoot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hoothoot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Hoothoot can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Hoothoot cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoothoot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hoothoot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	—	100%	15
Dream World	Recycle	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
A superscript level indicates that Hoothoot can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoothoot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hoothoot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Special moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7% Friend Area: Flyaway Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP Ticktock... Hoot! I keep perfect time! 26%-50% HP Say, this isn't good. I only have half my HP left. 1%-25% HP I'm done for... I can't keep time anymore... Level up Ticktock... Woohoot! I leveled up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Ticktock... Woohoot! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Flying  ( Flying ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It causes twisters around itself.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Unevolved Hoothoot  Normal  Flying

Level 20 →

First evolution Noctowl  Normal  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Hoothoot images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In Generation II, Hoothoot's eyes were white instead of red due to color limitations.
• Hoothoot and its evolution, Noctowl, can learn Flash in Generations II and III, but not in later generations.

Origin

Hoothoot seems to be based on a combination of an owl, more specifically the Eagle Owl, and a clock, as its eyebrows are shaped like the hour and minute hands on a clock; in addition, it has the ability to keep track of time.

Name origin

Hoothoot's name is simply the onomatopoeia for the sound owls make doubled. It may also be a portmanteau of "hoot" and "Cuckoo", referencing the Cuckoo clock, again referring to Hoothoot's keen ability to keep track of time.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Hoothoot French Hoothoot Korean 부우부 Buubu Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) 咕咕 Gūgū Refers to the onomatopoetic sound of birds (coo). Also means "to mutter".

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