Noctowl

ヨルノズク · Noarfang

NOCTOWL never fails at catching prey in darkness. This POKéMON owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.

Type: flyingNormal
Stage: 2 of 2

Category: Owl Pokémon
Japanese: ヨルノズク
Height: 1.6 m
Weight: 40.8 kg
Habitat: Forest
Color: Brown
Shape: Wings

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Noctowl.

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Hoothoot

Stage 1

Base form

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Noctowl

Stage 2

From Hoothoot

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 100

/255
Attack 050

/255
Defense 050

/255
Sp. Atk 086

/255
Sp. Def 096

/255
Speed 070

/255

§ III

Best Noctowl cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 19 cards.

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§ IV

Noctowl through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 AN

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

2 cards
Base era → EX era
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02 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

2 cards
Base era
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03 5G

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

1 card
Black & White era
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04 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Black & White era
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05 K

kawayoo

kawayoo has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2009 through 2025, spanning Sun & Moon, XY, and Sword & Shield. The work leans into vibrant, contrasting color and action-forward framing, balancing playful energy with clear, character-focused staging.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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