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{{PokémonPrevNext |  type=normal | type2=flying | prevnum=162 | nextnum=164 |prev=Furret | next=Noctowl }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Hoothoot |
jname=ホーホー |
tmname=Hoho |
image=163Hoothoot.png|
size=150px |
caption=Artwork from FR/LG |
pron=<sc>hoot-hoot</sc>|
ndex=163 |
jdex=015 |
hdex=318 |
sdex=106 |
typen=2 |
type1=Normal |
type2=Flying |
species=Owl |
height-ftin=2'04" |
height-m=0.7 |
weight-lbs=46.7 |
weight-kg=21.2 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Insomnia |
ability2=Keen Eye |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Flying |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=15 |
evhp=1 |
expyield=58 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Brown |
catchrate=255 |
body=09 |
pokefordex=hoothoot |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Hoothoot''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ホーホー''' ''Hoho'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Noctowl}} starting at [[level]] 20.

==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 resenbling stylized eyelashes. It has a black-colored crest on top which resembles the hands of a clock. Another notable feature is that it seems to only have one pink-colored foot with four toes; however, it actually has two feet, but one is usually hidden in its feathers underneath. Hoothoot’s owlish beak is pink in coloration, its wings are stubby, and its tail is short and mostly square-shaped 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 {{type2|Psychic}} 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 {{m|Foresight}}, which reveals {{type2|Ghost}}s through their tricks and nullfies their immunity to {{t|Fighting}}- and {{type2|Normal}} moves.

===Behavior===
It is nocturnal, meaning that they are only active at night. It has an organ which works like a timepiece, which allows Hoothoot to hoot at the same time each night. Hoothoot keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time. Hoothoot is also notable for its tendency to stand on only one foot at all times, switching feet so quickly the movement can rarely be seen. Its tendency to stand on only one foot is so strong, that even when attacked it does not brace itself using both feet. However, it has been depicted to fly with both feet visible.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Forest.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon}}]]
Hoothoot only come out at night, but are a very common sight anywhere in [[Johto]] or [[Sinnoh]]. Their nests are likely to be found in the trees of forests.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Hoothoot mainly feed off of {{t|Bug}} Pokémon.

==In the anime==
[[Image:Hoothoot.jpg|thumb|right|210px|Hoothoot in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Both [[Gary Oak]] and [[Falkner]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Violet City]], have Hoothoot, although Gary's was a rental and was owned for one episode only. [[Hagatha]] and [[Nagatha]] from ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion]]'' rent Hoothoot to Trainers so they can get through a haunted forest.

[[Wings Alexander]] used to have a Hoothoot before it evolved. 

===Minor appearances===
A Hoothoot was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.

A Hoothoot chased [[Team Rocket]] while they were searching for {{p|Ho-Oh}} in some underground ruins in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP121|Hoothoot|Ash's Pokédex|Hoothoot, the Owl Pokémon. Hoothoot stands on one leg, but uses both it's {{a|Keen Eye|powerful eyes}} to see clearly even through the darkest night.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Hoothoot was seen used by a trickster in {{PAV|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 {{adv|Gold}} and his [[Ataro|Aipom]].

The same man and his Hoothoot are seen in {{PAV|11}} and {{PAV|14}}.
===Pokédex entries===
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS092]]|It is most sensitive to time and the natural clock within it allows it to tilt its head at a regular rhythm at all times.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Hoothoot (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=normal
|type2=flying
|gen=2
|golddex=It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
|silverdex=It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.
|crystaldex=It begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some trainers use them in place of clocks.
|stadium2dex=It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
|rubydex=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.
|sapphiredex=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.
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.
|leafgreendex=It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
|diamonddex=It always stands on one foot. Even when attacked, it does not brace itself using both feet.
|pearldex=It switches its standing foot so quickly, it can't be seen.  It cries at the same time every day.
|platinumdex=It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world's ways.
|heartgolddex=It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
|soulsilverdex=It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=normal |
type2=flying |
gen=2 |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|1}}, {{rtn|2}}, {{rtn|29}}, {{rtn|30}}, {{rtn|31}}, {{rtn|35}}, {{rtn|36}}, {{rtn|37}}, and [[National Park]] ([[nocturnal Pokémon|Night]]) |
crarity=Common |
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|1}}, {{rtn|2}}, {{rtn|5}}, {{rtn|25}}, {{rtn|29}}, {{rtn|30}}, {{rtn|31}}, {{rtn|32}}, {{rtn|34}}, {{rtn|35}}, {{rtn|36}}, {{rtn|37}}, [[Ilex Forest]], and [[National Park]] ([[nocturnal Pokémon|Night]]) |
erarity=Rare |
earea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgex=rse|
dprarity=Common |
dparea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|210}}, {{rtn|211}}, [[Great Marsh]] (Night) |
ptrarity=Uncommon |
ptarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|210}}, {{rtn|211}}, [[Great Marsh]], [[Eterna Forest]] (Night) |
hgssrarity=Common |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|29}}, {{rtn|30}}, {{rtn|31}}, {{rtn|32}}, {{rtn|33}}, {{rtn|34}}, {{rtn|35}}, {{rtn|36}}, {{rtn|37}}, {{rtn|38}}, {{rtn|39}}, {{rtn|43}}, {{rtn|47}} and {{rtn|48}}, [[Ilex Forest]], [[New Bark Town]], [[Cherrygrove City]], [[Violet City]], [[Ecruteak City]], [[National Park]], {{jo|Safari Zone}} |
palarea=Forest |
walkarea={{pw|Rugged Path}}, {{pw|Residential Area}}, and {{pw|Edge of the Night's Sky}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=normal
|type2=flying
|channel=[[Mt. Snowfall|Ruins of Truth]]
|trozei=Endless Level 22<br>Endless Level 35<br>Forever Level 22<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Sinister Woods]] (10F-12F)<br>[[Northern Range]] (1F-5F)<br>[[Buried Relic]] (5F-9F)<br>[[Remains Island]] (B1-B3)
|md2=[[Foggy Forest]] (1F-5F)
}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=normal |
type2=flying |
HP=     60 |
Attack= 30 |
Defense=30 |
SpAtk=  36 |
SpDef=  56 |
Speed=  50 }}


====Pokéthlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=Normal|
type2=Flying|
Normal=  100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=  100 |
Poison=  100 |
Ground=    0 |
Rock=    200 |
Bug=      50 |
Ghost=     0 |
Steel=   100 |

Fire=    100 |
Water=   100 |
Grass=    50 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=     200 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 |
notes=yes|
flying=yes|
newground=1|}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|normal|flying|4|2|Hoothoot}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|35|95|35|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Growl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|40|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Foresight|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Smart|1|||PtHGSS}}
{{mlentry4|5|Foresight|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Smart|1|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|5|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|60|20|Smart|2|||PtHGSS}}
{{mlentry4|9|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|60|20|Smart|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|9|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35|Cool|3||'''|PtHGSS}}
{{mlentry4|13|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35|Cool|3||'''|DP}}
{{mlentry4|13|Uproar|Normal|Special|50|100|10|Cute|2||'''|PtHGSS}}
{{mlentry4|17|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|21|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|25|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|29|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|33|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|37|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|41|Psycho Shift|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|90|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|45|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|49|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{movelist/note|3|normal|flying}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|normal|flying|4|2|Hoothoot}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM47]]|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM51]]|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM62]]|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM67]]|Recycle|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM88]]|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20|Cute|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM02]]|Fly|Flying|Physical|95|90|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Defog|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Beauty|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|normal|flying}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|normal|flying|4|2|Hoothoot}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}<br>{{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Fearow}}<br>{{p|Farfetch'd}}<br>{{p|Doduo}}, {{p|Dodrio}}<br>{{p|Aerodactyl}}<br>{{p|Skarmory}}<br>{{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Swellow}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}<br>{{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, {{p|Staraptor}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}<br>{{p|Chatot}}|FeatherDance|Flying|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}<br>{{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Fearow}}|Mirror Move|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Natu}}, {{p|Xatu}}<br>{{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|&mdash;|100|15|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Noctowl}}<br>{{p|Altaria}}<br>{{p|Togekiss}}|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Golbat}}, {{p|Crobat}}<br>{{p|Aerodactyl}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|55|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}<br>{{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, {{p|Staraptor}}|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}<br>{{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Golbat}}, {{p|Crobat}}<br>{{p|Aerodactyl}}<br>{{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}<br>{{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Swellow}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}<br>{{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, {{p|Staraptor}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35|Cool|3||'''}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|normal|flying}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|normal|flying|4|2|Hoothoot}}
{{mtentry4|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|55|95|25|Cool|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Role Play|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|1|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|Cool|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|normal|flying}}

====Special moves====

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=flying |
ndex=163 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=7% |
area=Flyaway Forest |
P1=Ticktock... Hoot! I keep perfect time! |
P2=Say, this isn't good. I only have half my HP left. |
P3=I'm done for... I can't keep time anymore... |
PL=Ticktock... Woohoot! I leveled up! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=6.4% |
iq=A |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=163
|name1=Hoothoot
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying
|evotype1=Level
|level1=20
|sprite2=164
|name2=Noctowl
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=normal|
type2=flying|
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=163|
name=Hoothoot|
}}

==Trivia==
*Hoothoot is the mascot of [[Pokéteca]], the Spanish member of [[Encyclopaediae Pokémonis]].
*In Generation II Hoothoot could be found by using {{M|Headbutt}} on certain trees, and depending on the time of day it could be asleep. In the next Generation it gained the {{A|Insomnia}} ability, which prevents the Pokémon from sleeping.
===Origin===
It seems to be based on a combination of an owl and a {{wp|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.

Hoothoot's appearance is based on that of the Japanese {{wp|Eagle Owl}}, who were seen as wise, divine messengers of the gods.
====Name origin====
Hoothoot's name is simply onomatopoeia for the sound {{wp|owl}}s make.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Hoothoot
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Hoothoot
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 부우부 ''Buubu''

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=normal | type2=flying | prevnum=162 | nextnum=164 | prev=Furret | next=Noctowl }}
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