#0163 · Gen 2 · 262 BST
Hoothoot
A starter-form Normal/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Insomnia.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
135/45/45/50/68/63
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
167/90/90/96/118/112
Abilities
The Pokémon is suffering from insomnia and cannot fall asleep.
Keen eyes prevent other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's accuracy.
The Pokémon can use énot very effectiveé moves to deal regular damage.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Hoothoot
Hoothoot is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 262. A starter-form Normal/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Insomnia.
Best stat: HP (60 base)
Hoothoot's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 36 base Special Attack and 50 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Insomnia
- Keen Eye
- Tinted Lens
How to use Hoothoot competitively
Open the damage calculator with Hoothoot selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Hoothoot appears in the species dropdown. Drop Hoothoot into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0163 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Normal / Flying |
| Abilities | Insomnia, Keen Eye, Tinted Lens |
| Base Stat Total | 262 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 60 / 30 / 30 / 36 / 56 / 50 |