Hoothoot (Pokémon)

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Hoothoot ホーホー Hoho #163
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Owl Pokémon
Abilities Insomnia or Keen Eye Keen Eye Blue-Striped ----- Tinted Lens Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #015 Hoenn #318 Sinnoh #106 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-031 N-022
Height 2'04" Imperial 0.7 m Metric 2'04"/0.7 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 46.7 lbs. Imperial 21.2 kg Metric 46.7 lbs./21.2 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 255 (33.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 58 Battle Exp.: 581*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Hoothoot (Japanese: ホーホー Hoho) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves into Noctowl starting at level 20.

Biology

Physiology

Hoothoot's two feet

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 resembling stylized eyelashes. It has a black-colored crest on top of the black rings, which resembles the hands of a clock. Another notable feature is that it seems to have only one pink-colored foot with four toes. It actually has two feet, but one is usually hidden in the feathers underneath its body. Hoothoot's owlish beak is pink in coloration, its two wings are stubby, and its tail is short and mostly square 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 Psychic-type 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 Foresight, which reveals Ghost-types through their tricks and nullifies their immunity to Fighting- and Normal-type moves.

Behavior

They are nocturnal, meaning that they are only active at night. They have an organ that works like a timepiece, which allow Hoothoot to hoot at the same time each night. Hoothoot keep rhythm by precisely tilting their head in time. Hoothoot are also notable for their tendency to stand on one foot at all times, switching feet so quickly the movement can rarely be seen. Hoothoot keep one foot tucked into their feathers to conserve body heat. Their tendency to stand on only one foot is so strong, that even when attacked they do not brace themselves using both feet. However, they have been depicted to fly with both feet visible.

Habitat

Forest Pokémon

Hoothoot only come out at night, but are a very common sight anywhere in Johto and Sinnoh. Their nests are likely to be found in the trees of forests.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Hoothoot mainly feed off Bug Pokémon.

In the anime

Hoothoot in the anime

Major appearances

Falkner, the Gym Leader of Violet City, has a Hoothoot, as shown in Fighting Flyer with Fire.

Hagatha and Nagatha from Illusion Confusion! rented Hoothoot to Trainers, including Gary Oak, so they can get through a haunted forest.

Wings Alexander used to have a Hoothoot before it evolved as seen in Throwing in the Noctowl.

Minor appearances

Hoothoot first appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

A Hoothoot appeared briefly in Mild 'n Wooly getting blown across the screen by the approaching storm.

A Hoothoot was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.

A Hoothoot also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

Two Hoothoot appeared in The Legend of Thunder!. One was seen outside the Pokémon Center standing in the hollow of a tree, while the other one was seen inside the Center with its Trainer.

A Hoothoot was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

A Hoothoot chased Team Rocket while they were searching for Ho-Oh in some underground ruins in Battling the Enemy Within!.

A Hoothoot appeared in A Bite to Remember.

Multiple Hoothoot made a brief appearance in Coming Full-Festival Circle!.

Another Hoothoot appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Hoothoot made a brief appearance in Memories are Made of Bliss!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP121 Hoothoot Ash's Pokédex Hoothoot, the Owl Pokémon. Hoothoot stands on one leg, but uses both its powerful eyes to see clearly even through the darkest night.

In the manga

Hoothoot as it appears in The Golden Boys

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Hoothoot was seen used by a trickster in Who Gives a Hoothoot?. 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 Gold and his Aipom.

The same man and his Hoothoot are seen in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I and The Last Battle XIII.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

In The Golden Boys, Hoothoot is one of the Pokémon owned by Chris. She uses it as a lookout, helping her see where things are in the distance.

In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga

Shū has a Hoothoot in the Pokémon Get da ze! manga.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS092 Cocks its head in rhythm like a metronome

In the TCG

Main article: Hoothoot (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen. Silver It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time. Crystal It begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some trainers use them in place of clocks. Stadium 2 It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald 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. FireRed It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time. LeafGreen It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
Generation IV Diamond It always stands on one foot. Even when attacked, it does not brace itself using both feet. Pearl It switches its standing foot so quickly, it can't be seen. It cries at the same time every day. Platinum It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world's ways. HeartGold It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen. SoulSilver It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.
Generation V Black It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world's ways. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world's ways. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 1, 2, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, and National ParkNight Crystal Common Routes 1, 2, 5, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, Ilex Forest, and National ParkNight
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald Rare Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 210, 211, Great MarshNight Platinum Uncommon Routes 210, 211, Great Marsh, Eterna ForestNight HeartGold SoulSilver Common Routes 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, 47 and 48, Ilex Forest, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Ecruteak City, National Park, Safari Zone Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker Rugged Road, Suburban Area, and Night Sky's Edge
Generation V Black White None Breed Noctowl Black 2 White 2 None Breed Noctowl; Pokémon Dream Radar Dream World Windswept Sky
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Ruins of Truth
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 22 Endless Level 35 Forever Level 22 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Sinister Woods (10F-12F) Northern Range (1F-5F) Buried Relic (5F-9F) Remains Island (B1-B3)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Foggy Forest (1F-5F)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Teakwood Forest Forest Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: Everspring Valley

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 Hoothoot	Japanese	Japan	5	April 27 to May 12, 2002
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Night Shade Hoothoot	English	United States	5	December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003
RSEFRLG	Gotta Catch 'Em All #6 Hoothoot	Japanese	Japan	10	April 22 to May 7, 2006

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Defense: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp. Atk: 36		36 - 96	69 - 188
Sp. Def: 56		54 - 118	105 - 232
Speed: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Total: 262	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 4/4 ★★★★	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Foresight Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 055 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20 099 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 1313 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 1717 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 2121 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 2525 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100100% 15 2929 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3333 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 20 3737 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15 4141 Synchronoise Psychic Special 07070 100100% 15 4545 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 30 4949 Psycho Shift Psychic Status 0000— 09090% 10 5353 Roost Flying Status 0000— ——% 10 5757 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoothoot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hoothoot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoothoot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hoothoot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Defog	Flying	Status	—	—%	15
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	FeatherDance	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
	Mirror Move	Flying	Status	—	—%	20
	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	—	100%	15
	Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90%	5
	Supersonic	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
	Whirlwind	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100%	35
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hoothoot in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Hoothoot in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoothoot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hoothoot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Recycle	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Hoothoot can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Hoothoot cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoothoot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hoothoot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Windswept Sky	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	—	100%	15
Windswept Sky	Recycle	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
A superscript level indicates that Hoothoot can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoothoot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hoothoot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 163.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7% Friend Area: Flyaway Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP Ticktock... Hoot! I keep perfect time! 26%-50% HP Say, this isn't good. I only have half my HP left. 1%-25% HP I'm done for... I can't keep time anymore... Level up Ticktock... Woohoot! I leveled up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Ticktock... Woohoot! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Flying  ( Flying ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It causes twisters around itself.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Hoothoot  Normal  Flying

Level 20 →

First Evolution Noctowl  Normal  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Hoothoot images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In Generation II, Hoothoot's eyes were white instead of red due to color limitations.
• Ken Sugimori once stated in a Nintendo Power interview that Hoothoot is his favorite Pokémon, because of a pet bird he had as a child that would stand on one foot.

Origin

Hoothoot seems to be based on a combination of an owl, more specifically the Eagle Owl, and a 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.

Name origin

Hoothoot is derived from hoot, an onomatopoeia for the sound an owl makes. It may also be a combination of hoot and cuckoo, as in a Cuckoo clock, referring to Hoothoot's keen ability to keep track of time.

Hoho is derived from hoo, another onomatopoeia for the sound an owl makes.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ホーホー Hoho Onomatopoeia for an owl's hoot French Hoothoot Same as English name Spanish Hoothoot Same as English name German Hoothoot Same as English name Italian Hoothoot Same as English name Korean 부우부 Buubu Mandarin Chinese 咕咕 Gūgū Refers to the onomatopoetic sound of birds (coo). Also means "to mutter". Cantonese Chinese

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References

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