No. 0714
Noibat
Sound Wave Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Noibat is a Flying/Dragon-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Ice and 2× weak to Rock, Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 245. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 8 kg 17.6 lbs
- Base stat total
- 245 Higher than 4% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VI X & Y
No wavelength of sound is beyond Noibat’s ability to produce. The ultrasonic waves it generates can overcome much larger Pokémon.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 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
Type matchups
FlyingDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 8 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 55); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Noibat outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown 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.
Abilities
On switch-in, this Pokémon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokémon.
Everything about Frisk →Moves ignore substitutes and foe's Reflect/Light Screen/Safeguard/Mist/Aurora Veil.
Everything about Infiltrator →This Pokémon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
Everything about Telepathy →
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RabscaCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
Moves
Level up 15
| 1 | AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 20 | 100% | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 4 | GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop. | Spec | 40 | 100% | 35 | |
| 8 | SupersonicCauses the target to become confused. | Normal | Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| 12 | Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 16 | Wing AttackNo additional effect. | Phys | 60 | 100% | 35 | |
| 20 | Bite30% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 24 | Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes. | Spec | 60 | 95% | 25 | |
| 28 | WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 32 | Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP. | Normal | Phys | — | 90% | 10 |
| 36 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| 40 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 44 | RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends. | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| 49 | TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 52 | Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain. | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 39
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Phys | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM40 | Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes. | Spec | 60 | 95% | 25 | |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM60 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM61 | Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio. | Ghost | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM65 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM78 | Dragon ClawNo additional effect. | Dragon | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM94 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM95 | Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM97 | FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn. | Phys | 90 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM105 | X-ScissorNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM113 | TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM115 | Dragon PulseNo additional effect. | Dragon | Spec | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM117 | Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM118 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TM120 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM147 | Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil. | Electric | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM156 | OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Dragon | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM160 | Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain. | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 | |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM169 | Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dragon | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM183 | Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP. | Normal | Phys | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM191 | UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM197 | Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn. | Phys | 40 | 90% | 10 |
Egg moves 2
| Egg | Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dragon | Phys | 100 | 75% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Fruits are Noibat's favorite foods, so it picks out ripe ones using its sonar.
Design & origin
Noibat's English name is a portmanteau of "noise" and "bat".
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#210 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Sound Wave Pokémon
- Kalos · X & Y
- Color
- Purple
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No wavelength of sound is beyond Noibat’s ability to produce. The ultrasonic waves it generates can overcome much larger Pokémon.
ShieldAfter nightfall, they emerge from the caves they nest in during the day. Using their ultrasonic waves, they go on the hunt for ripened fruit.
SwordIt flies around in search of fruit to eat. It uses ultrasonic waves to detect which fruits are ripe.
Ultra MoonFruits are its favorite foods. This gourmet carefully picks out just the ripe ones using its sonar.
Ultra SunEven a robust wrestler will become dizzy and unable to stand when exposed to its 200,000-hertz ultrasonic waves.
Y · Alpha SapphireThey live in pitch-black caves. Their enormous ears can emit ultrasonic waves of 200,000 hertz.
X · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Noibat
- 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
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Training
- 1 Spe
- 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 49
- Medium
Breeding
- FlyingDragon
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 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
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.