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Height
2'04" Imperial
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0.7 m Metric
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2'04"/0.7 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
46.7 lbs. Imperial
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21.2 kg Metric
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46.7 lbs./21.2 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 1
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 58
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Battle Exp.: 581*
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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 are round, owl-like birds with two stubby wings, a short fan-shaped tail and very large eyes. Their body is covered in brown feathers with a beige-colored underbelly. The eyes have black, beady pupils with no visible irises and red sclera. Hoothoot have a large black, mask-like crest, which encircles both eyes and covers the face. The crest has two protrusions at the top, both resembling the hands of a clock. The bottom of the crest's eye area has notched markings, which bears the appearance of teeth of a clockwork gear. Hoothoot have a small, curved, downward-facing beak that is hooked at the end, and pink in coloration. They also have two pentadactyl-type feet, which are also colored pink. Inside their body lies a special organ which senses the earth's rotation, allowing them to keep track of time.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Hoothoot are largely nocturnal, giving them exceptional eyesight and ability to see in the dark. They are capable of learning many Psychic-type attacks. They also possess the innate ability to tell exactly what time it is, and can even function as an alarm clock. Hoothoot have the ability to learn the move Foresight, which reveals Ghost-types through their tricks and nullifies their immunity to Fighting-type and Normal-type moves.
Behavior
Due to their nocturnal nature, Hoothoot are most active during the night. They are well known to keep rhythm by precisely tilting their head in time, much like a metronome. Everyday at the exact same time, a Hoothoot will begin hooting. Hoothoot are most notable for their tendency to stand on only one foot. While they occasionally switch feet, they do so at speeds near-impossible to see by the naked eye. Once standing, even if attacked they never allow both feet to touch the ground and brace themselves. During flight however, both feet are visible and can be used to grasp objects and prey. When coming in for a landing, one leg is tucked back into the body. To travel by ground, Hoothoot will usually hop short distances, occasionally taking a few step and strides with both feet along the way.
Habitat
Hoothoot are very common throughout Johto and Sinnoh. Their nests are likely to be found in trees and forests.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Hoothoot mainly feed off Bug Pokémon.
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
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP121
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Hoothoot
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Ash's Pokédex
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Hoothoot, the Owl Pokémon. Hoothoot stands on one leg, but uses both its powerful eyes to see clearly even through the darkest night.
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In the manga
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
In the TCG
- Main article: Hoothoot (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
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Silver
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It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.
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Crystal
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It begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some trainers use them in place of clocks.
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Stadium 2
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It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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{{{sapphiredex}}}
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.
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LeafGreen
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It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It always stands on one foot. Even when attacked, it does not brace itself using both feet.
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Pearl
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It switches its standing foot so quickly, it can't be seen. It cries at the same time every day.
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Platinum
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It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world's ways.
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HeartGold
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It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
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SoulSilver
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It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.
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Generation V
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Black
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It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world's ways.
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White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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It marks time precisely. Some countries consider it to be a wise friend, versed in the world's ways.
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White 2
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{{{white2dex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Silver
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Crystal
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Common
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Routes 1, 2, 5, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, Ilex Forest, and National ParkNight
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Common
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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
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Pal Park
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Pokéwalker
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In side games
In events
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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36
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36 - 96
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69 - 188
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56
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54 - 118
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105 - 232
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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Total: 262
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- In Generation II, Hoothoot's eyes were white instead of red due to color limitations.
- In Fighting Flyer with Fire, Falkner's Hoothoot is seen standing on both legs, even though Hoothoot supposedly only ever stand on one leg at a time.
- 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.[1]
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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ホーホー Hoho
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Onomatopoeia for an owl's hoot
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French
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Hoothoot
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Hoothoot
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Same as English name
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German
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Hoothoot
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Hoothoot
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Same as English name
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Korean
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부우부 Buubu
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Mandarin Chinese
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咕咕 Gūgū
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Refers to the onomatopoetic sound of birds (coo). Also means "to mutter".
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Cantonese Chinese
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External links
References