Noivern (#0715) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP85145–192280–374

Atk7067–134130–262

Def8076–145148–284

SpA9791–163179–322

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe123115–192225–379

Total535Higher than 85% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 123). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+192Max175No SP143Min128Scarf288Tailwind384

At max Speed, Noivern outspeeds 28 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 SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#152 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 4 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (51.5%) · Frisk (34%) · Timid (72.5%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (50.2%)

Moves Tailwind, Draco Meteor, Protect, Air Slash

Singles

#168 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (38.9%) · Frisk (52.4%) · Timid (61.8%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (41%)

Moves Draco Meteor, Flamethrower, Air Slash, Switcheroo

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

24.34% of teams · rank #1 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Infiltrator
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Defog
Roost
Draco Meteor
U-turn

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players19.72%
Rated 1500+21.98%
Rated 1630+24.34%
Rated 1760+24.39%

Usage by month

Oct 202524.34%

Moves

Defog77.9%
Roost75.8%
Draco Meteor75.6%
U-turn40.7%
Flamethrower35%
Super Fang34.8%
Hurricane21.8%
Boomburst11%
Taunt10.7%
Switcheroo3.6%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots86%
Choice Specs5.9%
Throat Spray4.4%
Eject Pack2.7%
Choice Scarf0.3%
Life Orb0.2%

Abilities

56.7%
43.3%
0%

EV spreads

Timid 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe22.5%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe21.9%
Timid 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe10.2%
Timid 232 HP / 116 Def / 160 Spe9.9%
Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe8.6%

Tera types

Steel61.8%
Dragon8.7%
Fairy8.6%
Normal8.2%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0714NoibatFlyingDragon
1. Level 48#0715NoivernFlyingDragon

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

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

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

1GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

1MoonlightHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.FairyStatus——5

1SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

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

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

51TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

56HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

62BoomburstInflicts regular damage.NormalSpec140100%10

TM / HM / TR 52

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

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

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

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

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

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

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

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

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%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

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

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

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

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

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

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

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

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

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

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

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Pokédex entries

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

Mountain Kalos#114Updated Alola#084Updated Melemele#084Updated Poni#030Galar#177Crown Tundra#182Paldea#304Kitakami#089Lumiose#187

Flying through the darkness, it weakens enemies with ultrasonic waves that could crush stone. Its fangs finish the fight.
Shield
Aggressive and cruel, this Pokémon will ruthlessly torment enemies that are helpless in the dark.
Sword
This hot-blooded Pokémon attacks anything it sees with ultrasonic waves that can crush boulders.
Ultra Moon
Although it has a violent disposition, if you give it a nice ripe fruit that it loves, Noivern will suddenly become tame.
Ultra Sun
The ultrasonic waves it emits from its ears can reduce a large boulder to pebbles. It swoops out of the dark to attack.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
They fly around on moonless nights and attack careless prey. Nothing can beat them in a battle in the dark.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: オンバーン
Japanese (romaji): Onvern
Korean: 음번
Chinese (Traditional): 音波龍
Chinese (Simplified): 音波龙
French: Bruyverne
German: UHaFnir
Spanish: Noivern
Italian: Noivern

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 187
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 7 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lakeside CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67

Shield: The Isle of Armor 2 areas

Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lakeside CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67

Sword: The Isle of Armor 2 areas

Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 3 areas

Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60

Sword 3 areas

Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Resolution CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–59

Ultra Sun 1 area

Resolution CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–59