No. 0163
Hoothoot
Owl Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 0.7 m 2′04″
- Weight
- 21.2 kg 46.7 lbs
- Base stat total
- 262 top 93%
- Introduced
- Gen II
It begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some trainers use them in place of clocks.See all 10 entries
Base stats
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Speed tiers
Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Hoothoot outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 112Hoothoot · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 102Hoothoot · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70Hoothoot · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 11 types
Abilities
- Insomnia
Prevents sleep.
- Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
- Tinted LensHidden ability
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
Competitive
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Evolution
Moves
Level up 15
TM / HM / TR 42
Egg moves 5
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Owl Pokémon
- Debut
- Johto · Gold & Silver
- Color
- Brown
- Shape
- Habitat
- Forest
- Pal Park area
- Forest
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.
Ultra MoonEvery day, it tilts its head in the same rhythm. A long time ago, people raised these Pokémon to serve as clocks.
Ultra SunIt marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world’s ways.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2It switches its standing foot so quickly, it can’t be seen. It cries at the same time every day.
PearlIt always stands on one foot. Even when attacked, it does not brace itself using both feet.
DiamondIt 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.
EmeraldHOOTHOOT 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 · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireIt begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some trainers use them in place of clocks.
Crystal · ShieldIt has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · XIt always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y · Sword
Names around the world
- Japanese
- ホーホー
- Japanese (romaji)
- Hoho
- Korean
- 부우부
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 咕咕
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 咕咕
- French
- Hoothoot
- German
- Hoothoot
- Spanish
- Hoothoot
- Italian
- Hoothoot
Sprites
Tap any sprite to show it on the Pokédex above. ▶ marks official animations; Gen VIII–IX models are large, so they load only when you tap them.
Official artwork
3D models
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- EV yield
- 1 HP
- Catch rate
- 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 52
- Growth rate
- Medium
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Flying
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
- Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
- Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Shield 13 areas
- Dappled GroveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
- Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Sword 13 areas
- Dappled GroveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
- Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Ultra Moon 2 areas
- Lush JungleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
- Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Ultra Sun 2 areas
- Lush JungleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
- Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Y 1 area
- Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
- Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
SoulSilver 45 areas
- Cerulean CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 11–16
- Cherrygrove CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–5
- Ecruteak CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 12–17
- Fuchsia CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 21–34
- Ilex ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–8
- Lake of RageHeadbutting trees · Lv 14–19
- National ParkHeadbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–15
- New Bark TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–5
- Pallet TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–6
- Pewter CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–9
- Road 1Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–6
- Road 12Headbutting trees · Lv 22–25
- Road 13Headbutting trees · Lv 22–25
- Road 14Headbutting trees · Lv 26–30
- Road 15Headbutting trees · Lv 21–26
- Road 18Headbutting trees · Lv 26–30
- Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–7
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–7
- Road 21Headbutting trees · Lv 24–30
- Road 22Headbutting trees · Lv 3–7
- Road 25Headbutting trees · Lv 10–14
- Road 26Headbutting trees · Lv 28–32
- Road 27Headbutting trees · Lv 28–32
- Road 29Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Road 3Headbutting trees · Lv 6–10
- Road 30Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Road 31Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–6
- Road 32Headbutting trees · Lv 4–7
- Road 34Headbutting trees · Lv 9–12
- Road 35Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
- Road 36Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–15
- Road 37Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–17
- Road 38Headbutting trees · Lv 13–16
- Road 39Headbutting trees · Lv 14–17
- Road 4Headbutting trees · Lv 6–10
- Road 43Headbutting trees · Lv 15–18
- Road 47Headbutting trees · Lv 15–18
- Road 48Headbutting trees · Lv 15–18
- Road 5Headbutting trees · Lv 11–16
- Road 6Headbutting trees · Lv 11–16
- Road 8Headbutting trees · Lv 16–19
- Safari Zone GateHeadbutting trees · Lv 14–19
- Violet CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–10
- Viridian CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–7
- Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–7
HeartGold 45 areas
- Cerulean CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 11–16
- Cherrygrove CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–5
- Ecruteak CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 12–17
- Fuchsia CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 21–34
- Ilex ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–8
- Lake of RageHeadbutting trees · Lv 14–19
- National ParkHeadbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–15
- New Bark TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–5
- Pallet TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–6
- Pewter CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–9
- Road 1Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–6
- Road 12Headbutting trees · Lv 22–25
- Road 13Headbutting trees · Lv 22–25
- Road 14Headbutting trees · Lv 26–30
- Road 15Headbutting trees · Lv 21–26
- Road 18Headbutting trees · Lv 26–30
- Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–7
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–7
- Road 21Headbutting trees · Lv 24–30
- Road 22Headbutting trees · Lv 3–7
- Road 25Headbutting trees · Lv 10–14
- Road 26Headbutting trees · Lv 28–32
- Road 27Headbutting trees · Lv 28–32
- Road 29Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Road 3Headbutting trees · Lv 6–10
- Road 30Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Road 31Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–6
- Road 32Headbutting trees · Lv 4–7
- Road 34Headbutting trees · Lv 9–12
- Road 35Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
- Road 36Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–15
- Road 37Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–17
- Road 38Headbutting trees · Lv 13–16
- Road 39Headbutting trees · Lv 14–17
- Road 4Headbutting trees · Lv 6–10
- Road 43Headbutting trees · Lv 15–18
- Road 47Headbutting trees · Lv 15–18
- Road 48Headbutting trees · Lv 15–18
- Road 5Headbutting trees · Lv 11–16
- Road 6Headbutting trees · Lv 11–16
- Road 8Headbutting trees · Lv 16–19
- Safari Zone GateHeadbutting trees · Lv 14–19
- Violet CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–10
- Viridian CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–7
- Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–7
Platinum 9 areas
- Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
- Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
- Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
- Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
- Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
- Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
- Road 211 (west, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Pearl 8 areas
- Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
- Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
- Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
- Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
- Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
- Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
- Road 211 (west, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Diamond 8 areas
- Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
- Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
- Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
- Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
- Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
- Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
- Road 211 (west, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Emerald 2 areas
- Safari Zone (expansion north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
- Safari Zone (expansion south)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Crystal 20 areas
- Ilex ForestHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
- Lake of RageHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
- Road 26Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 27Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 29Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–10
- Road 30Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–10
- Road 31Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–10
- Road 32Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
- Road 34Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
- Road 35Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
- Road 36Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–10
- Road 37Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–15
- Road 38Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 39Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 43Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–16
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Silver 9 areas
- National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
- Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
Gold 9 areas
- National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
- Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
- Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
- Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15