Great League PvP guide
Noctowl Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Noctowl is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #221. Its recommended PvP moveset is Wing Attack with Shadow Ball and Return.
Great League
#221
Viable pick
Type
Normal/Flying
Best Fast Move
Wing Attack
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,288
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT NOCTOWL
Is Noctowl Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Noctowl is currently a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #221.
Noctowl is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #365.
Noctowl PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #221 | 82.1 | Wing Attack, Shadow Ball, Return |
| Ultra League | #365 | 76.4 | Wing Attack, Shadow Ball, Return |
Best Moveset for Noctowl in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Noctowl is Wing Attack with Shadow Ball and Return.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Noctowl in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Noctowl PvP Move Counts
Wing Attack → Shadow Ball
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Wing Attack → Return
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Noctowl Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Noctowl wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Melmetal136
- Tinkaton315
- Corviknight323
- Stunfisk380
Noctowl Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Noctowl's Normal/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
- ground0.391×
- bug0.625×
- grass0.625×
Best Counters to Noctowl in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Noctowl in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Noctowl's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
11% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Mud Bombground
Charged Move
Resisted
10% HP
- Dischargeelectric
Charged Move
Super Effective
35% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Resisted
- Foul Playdark
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
- Drain Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
19% HP
Ratings are shown from Noctowl's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Noctowl.
Best Teammates for Noctowl in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Noctowl should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Noctowl's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Noctowl
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/14/15 | 1,499 | 28.5 | 2,158,653 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,494 | 28.5 | 2,156,479 | |
| #3 | 0/14/10 | 1,499 | 29 | 2,155,973 | |
| #4 | 0/12/13 | 1,500 | 29 | 2,155,823 | |
| #5 | 2/14/12 | 1,500 | 28.5 | 2,148,018 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,288 | 50 | 3,883,121 |
| #2 | 15/15/14 | 2,283 | 50 | 3,863,802 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 2,282 | 50 | 3,860,412 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 2,274 | 50 | 3,858,851 | |
| #5 | 15/15/12 | 2,274 | 50 | 3,844,483 |
Noctowl Stats in Pokémon GO
Noctowl's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Noctowl 1/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 28.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 104.1
- Defense
- 121.2
- HP
- 171
Ultra League
Noctowl 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,288
- Attack
- 134.4
- Defense
- 143.7
- HP
- 201
Noctowl Evolution
A Shadow form of Noctowl also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Noctowl in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Normal / Flying typing · Same Wing Attack fast move · Great League #766
Same Normal / Flying typing · Same Wing Attack fast move · Great League #774
Same Normal / Flying typing · Same Wing Attack fast move · Ultra League #522
Same Normal / Flying typing · Same Wing Attack fast move · Ultra League #460
Same Normal / Flying typing · Same Wing Attack fast move · Great League #639
Same Normal / Flying typing · Same Wing Attack fast move · Great League #726
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Noctowl Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Noctowl in Pokémon GO PvP?
Noctowl's recommended PvP moveset is Wing Attack with Shadow Ball and Return.
Is Noctowl good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Noctowl is currently a viable PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #221.
What counters Noctowl in Pokémon GO PvP?
Melmetal, Tinkaton and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Noctowl in Great League.
What is Noctowl weak to in Pokémon GO?
Noctowl is weak to Electric (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).