Noibat (#0714) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk3031–9058–174

Def3536–9567–185

SpA4545–10685–207

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe5554–117103–229

Total245Higher than 4% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Noibat outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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

Ice4×Dragon2×Fairy2×Rock2×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Fighting½×Fire½×Water½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGhostSteelElectricPsychicDark

Abilities

Frisk
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Infiltrator
Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.
TelepathyHidden ability
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0714NoibatFlyingDragon
1. Level 48#0715NoivernFlyingDragon

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

8SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

12Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

16Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

20BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

24Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

28WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

32Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

36Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

40ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

44RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

49TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

52HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM183Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

Egg moves 2

EggDefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

EggDragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Sound Wave Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —

Mountain Kalos#113Updated Alola#083Updated Melemele#083Updated Poni#029Galar#176Crown Tundra#181Paldea#303Kitakami#088Lumiose#186

No wavelength of sound is beyond Noibat’s ability to produce. The ultrasonic waves it generates can overcome much larger Pokémon.
Shield
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.
Sword
It flies around in search of fruit to eat. It uses ultrasonic waves to detect which fruits are ripe.
Ultra Moon
Fruits are its favorite foods. This gourmet carefully picks out just the ripe ones using its sonar.
Ultra Sun
Even a robust wrestler will become dizzy and unable to stand when exposed to its 200,000-hertz ultrasonic waves.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
They live in pitch-black caves. Their enormous ears can emit ultrasonic waves of 200,000 hertz.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: オンバット
Japanese (romaji): Onbat
Korean: 음뱃
Chinese (Traditional): 嗡蝠
Chinese (Simplified): 嗡蝠
French: Sonistrelle
German: eF-eM
Spanish: Noibat
Italian: Noibat

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 49
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: FlyingDragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 7 areas

Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge FieldFlying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Galar Mine No. 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 20–24
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 D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower RuinsFlying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 26–60

Sword 7 areas

Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge FieldFlying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Galar Mine No. 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 20–24
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 D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower RuinsFlying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 26–60

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Route 5Trade with an NPC · Lv 19
Verdant CavernWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–11

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Route 5Trade with an NPC · Lv 19
Verdant CavernWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–11

Y 10 areas

Friend Safari (Dragon)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Terminus Cave (1F)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (B1F left)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (B1F right)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (B2F)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
Victory Road (unknown area 322)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 57–59
Victory Road (unknown area 324)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 57–59
Victory Road (unknown area 326)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 57–59
Victory Road (unknown area 328)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 57–59

X 10 areas

Friend Safari (Dragon)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Terminus Cave (1F)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (B1F left)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (B1F right)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (B2F)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
Victory Road (unknown area 322)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 57–59
Victory Road (unknown area 324)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 57–59
Victory Road (unknown area 326)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 57–59
Victory Road (unknown area 328)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 57–59