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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Noibat
|jname=オンバット
|tmname=Onbat
|jtranslit=Onbatto
|category=Sound Wave
|typebox=1
|type1=Flying
|type2=Dragon
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Frisk
|ability2=Infiltrator
|abilityd=Telepathy
|ndex=0714
|height-ftin= 1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs= 17.6
|weight-kg=8.0
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Flying
|egggroup2=Dragon
|egggroup2note=<sup>{{color2|000|Generation VIII|Gen VIII}}+</sup>
|gendercode=127
|eggcycles=20
|expyield=49
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|color=Purple
|catchrate=190
|evtotal=1
|evsp=1
|body=09
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'''Noibat''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''オンバット''' ''Onbat'') is a dual-type {{2t|Flying|Dragon}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Noivern}} starting at [[level]] 48.

==Biology==
Noibat is a pale purple bat-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has yellow eyes, a black triangular marking on the inner corner of each eye, three tufts of spiked fur on each cheek, two dark purple teardrop-shaped spots on the front of its face forming the shape of a nose-leaf, a black lower jaw, and two spiked tufts of fur on its upper lip. Its large, teardrop-shaped ears resemble {{wp|loudspeaker}}s; they are dark purple on the outside with alternating rings of pale and dark purple fading to black on the inside. Fluffy black fur covers its chest and hips. On the middle joint of its wings are small black hands with two fingers, and it has two long toes on each foot.

Noibat can be found in pitch black caves. They rest in the caves during the day and only leave during the night. From its large ears, it is capable of emitting any kind of wavelength of sound, including ultrasonic waves of up to 200,000 Hertz. It uses these waves to stun large creatures, communicate with other Noibat, and immobilize prey.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140223190622/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/other_pokemon/ Pokémon X and Y site | Other Pokémon (Archived)]</ref> It also uses ultrasonic waves to perceive its surroundings, allowing it to fly in the dark. It is very fond of fruits, and uses its sonar to detect its ripeness. It tends to mistake {{p|Applin}} for its food.

===Evolution===
Noibat evolves into {{p|Noivern}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Flying|type2=Dragon}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=113|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=They live in pitch-black caves. Their enormous ears can emit ultrasonic waves of 200,000 hertz.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Even a robust wrestler will become dizzy and unable to stand when exposed to its 200,000-hertz ultrasonic waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=They live in pitch-black caves. Their enormous ears can emit ultrasonic waves of 200,000 hertz.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Even a robust wrestler will become dizzy and unable to stand when exposed to its 200,000-hertz ultrasonic waves.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=083|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Fruits are its favorite foods. This gourmet carefully picks out just the ripe ones using its sonar.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It flies around in search of fruit to eat. It uses ultrasonic waves to detect which fruits are ripe.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=176|reg2=Galar|num2=181|label2=Crown Tundra|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=After nightfall, they emerge from the caves they nest in during the day. Using their ultrasonic waves, they go on the hunt for ripened fruit.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=No wavelength of sound is beyond Noibat's ability to produce. The ultrasonic waves it generates can overcome much larger Pokémon.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=303|reg2=Kitakami|num2=88|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon emits ultrasonic waves from its large ears to search for fruit to eat. It mistakes {{p|Applin}} for its food.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Noibat can change the frequency of its sound waves at will, and it generates ultrasonic waves of up to 200,000 hertz.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Noibat USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{flying color light}}; background:#{{flying color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Noibat SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{flying color light}}; background:#{{flying color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Noibat SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Noibat in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
| Noibat in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Noibat in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=West Province: [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]<br>North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Noibat|3★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Apple Hills]], [[Reveler's Road]], [[Kitakami Hall]], [[Mossfell Confluence]], [[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Oni's Maw]], [[Crystal Pool]], [[Kitakami Wilds]]}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Flying|type2=Dragon}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sky-High Ruins#Stage 2|Sky-High Ruins: Stage 2]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zygarde Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Outaway Cave]], {{DL|Outaway Cave|Durice Island Illumina Spot}}<sup><span style="color:#067162;">Level 2</span></sup>}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Seventh release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(Seventh release)</small>}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Flying|type2=Dragon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bright Powder|100|availNote=[[In-game trade]],&#32;}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Flying
|type2=Dragon
|HP=40
|Attack=30
|Defense=35
|SpAtk=45
|SpDef=40
|Speed=55
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Flying
|type2=Dragon
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=25
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=400
|Dragon=200
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Noibat|Flying|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Noibat|Flying|Dragon|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Noibat|Flying|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM226|Dragon Cheer|Dragon|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Noibat|Flying|Dragon|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Noibat|Flying|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/H|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/H|0628|Braviary}}{{MSP/H|0628-Hisui|Braviary}}{{tt|*|Noctowl could not learn Defog via level-up prior to Version 3.0.0}}|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0147|Dratini}}{{MSP/H|0148|Dragonair}}{{MSP/H|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/H|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0443|Gible}}{{MSP/H|0444|Gabite}}{{MSP/H|0445|Garchomp}}{{MSP/H|0633|Deino}}{{MSP/H|0634|Zweilous}}{{MSP/H|0635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP/H|0841|Flapple}}{{MSP/H|0886|Drakloak}}{{MSP/H|0887|Dragapult}}|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10||'''|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10|||grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Noibat|Flying|Dragon|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Flying|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=714
|coset=9
|conto={{p|Noivern}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Noivern}}
|P1=I can emit ultrasonic waves from my ears! Can I do a show-and-tell now?
|P2=There's a ringing in my ears...
}}
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|walk=1.45
|hp=45
|attack=64
|defense=44
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{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=714
|power=1
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=714|num=487
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=714
|hatch=10 km
|buddy=5
|candy=Noibat
|evocandy=400
|stamina=120
|attack=83
|defense=73
|fast= {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}
|special= {{m|Air Cutter}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, {{m|Heat Wave}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=714|pdex=188
|dex=Noibat’s ears emit ultrasonic waves that help it perceive its surroundings and fly safely in total darkness. You might also see it using those same waves on fruit to check if it’s ripe.}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Noibat can be obtained by completing the [[Special Research]], ''Level 50 Challenge''.

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-2
|pictype=art
|type1=Flying
|type2=Dragon
|no1=0714
|name1=Noibat
|type1-1=Flying
|type2-1=Dragon
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 48}}
|no2=0715
|name2=Noivern
|type1-2=Flying
|type2-2=Dragon}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=flying|type2=dragon}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=714|crop=84}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=714|crop=66}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=714|crop=115}}
<!--{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0714}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0714}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|714|Noibat}}

==In animation==
[[File:Ash Noibat.png|thumb|250px|Noibat in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
[[File:Ash Noibat Egg.png|thumb|250px|A Noibat {{pkmn|Egg}} in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Noibat]]====
{{Ash}}'s male Noibat hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}} in ''[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!]]''. He evolved into a Noivern in ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]''.

====Other====
Multiple Noibat debuted in ''[[XY033|Calling from Beyond the Aura!]]'', where they encountered {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} after they were agitated by {{TRT}}.

A Noibat appeared in ''[[PK26|Pikachu, What's This Key?]]''. It was a resident of a world full of ice and snow, which was accessed by {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends, courtesy of {{p|Klefki}}'s keys.

Five Noibat appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short ''{{DL|Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|In the Dark}}'', where they were among the Pokémon rudely awakened by {{an|Hoopa}}'s summoning of multiple {{p|Litwick}}.

===Minor appearances===
A Noibat appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' as a resident of [[Allearth Forest]].

Two Noibat appeared in ''[[JN066|Under Color of Darkness!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY033|Noibat|Ash's Pokédex|Noibat, the Sound Wave Pokémon. Noibat's ears emit ultrasonic waves that can disturb its prey's sense of hearing and damage opponents.}}
{{Animedexbody|XY076|Noibat|Ash's Pokédex|Noibat, the Sound Wave Pokémon. Noibat can cause damage as well as create hearing problems for its opponents by emitting different sound wave frequencies.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Team Flare Noibat Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Noibat in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
A Noibat appeared in the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' as a resident of [[Allearth Forest]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS557|Noibat Stands in the Way]]'', two {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s who were after {{adv|X}}'s [[Mega Ring]] used a swarm of Noibat to attack X and his friends near the [[Super Training]] Dome.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Noibat (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
* Noibat has the lowest base stat total of all {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon.
** In addition, Noibat has the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all Dragon-type Pokémon.
* Noibat and its evolution are the only dual-type Flying/Dragon Pokémon to have Flying as their primary type instead of their secondary type.
* Noibat's {{pmin|Germany|German}} name, eF-eM, is the only Pokémon name that uses the Latin alphabet and does not start with a capital letter.
* Originally, Noibat's [[Pokédex]] entry on the official Pokémon website was incorrect, showing it as a pure {{type|Flying}} Pokémon. It has since been rectified.
* Noibat can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Zubat}}, as they are both {{type|Flying}} Pokémon based on bats and can have {{a|Infiltrator}} as a possible [[Ability]]. They also share the same base stats, with their Attack and Special Attack switched around.
* In [[Generation IX]], prior to the Version 2.0.1 update for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Noibat and its evolution did not learn {{m|Switcheroo}} by breeding.

===Origin===
Noibat appears to be based on bats, with a combination of traits from various fruit bats and insect-eating bats, as well as {{wp|wyverns}}. The design of its ears may be based on speakers.

====Name origin====
Noibat may be a combination of ''noise'' and ''{{wp|bat}}''.

Onbat may be a combination of 音 ''on'' (sound), 音波 ''onpa'' (sound wave), and バット ''bat''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Flying|type2=Dragon
|ja=オンバット ''Onbat''|jameaning=From {{tt|音 ''on''|sound}}, {{tt|音波 ''onpa''|sound wave}}, and ''bat''
|fr=Sonistrelle|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sonique|sonic}}'' and ''{{wp|Pipistrellus|pipistrelles}}''
|es=Noibat|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=eF-eM|demeaning=From ''{{wp|Frequency modulation|FM}}''
|it=Noibat|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=음뱃 ''Eumbat''|komeaning=From {{tt|음 (音) ''eum''|sound}} and ''bat''
|zh_cmn=嗡蝠 ''Wēngfú''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|嗡 ''wēng''|onomatopoeia for buzzing or humming sound}} and {{tt|蝠 ''fú''|bat}}
|zh_yue=嗡蝠 ''Yūngfūk''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|嗡 ''yūng''|onomatopoeia for buzzing or humming sound}} and {{tt|蝠 ''fūk''|bat}}
|hi=बैतरंग ''Batrung''|himeaning=From ''bat'' and {{tt|तरंग ''taraṅg''|wave}} or ''rung''
|ru=Нойбат ''Noybat''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ออนแบท ''Onbaet''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Noibat]]

==External links==

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