Encounter locations
Kanto · 3 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | WalkingNight | 3–4 |
| Route 2 | WalkingNight | 2–4 |
| Viridian Forest | WalkingNight | 3–5 |
Hoenn · 2 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Safari Zone Northeast | Walking | 35 |
| Safari Zone Southeast | Walking | 35 |
Johto · 105 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Bellchime Trail | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Cerulean | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 11–13 |
| Cerulean | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 14–16 |
| Cherrygrove | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 2–3 |
| Cherrygrove | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 4–5 |
| Ecruteak | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 12–14 |
| Ecruteak | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 15–17 |
| Fuchsia | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 21–23 |
| Fuchsia | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 26–34 |
| Ilex Forest | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 3–5 |
| Ilex Forest | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 6–8 |
| Lake Of Rage | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 14–16 |
| Lake Of Rage | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 17–19 |
| National Park | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 10–12 |
| National Park | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 13–15 |
| National Park | WalkingNight | 10–14 |
| New Bark | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 2–3 |
| New Bark | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 4–5 |
| Pallet | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 2–3 |
| Pallet | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 5–6 |
| Pewter | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 3–5 |
| Pewter | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 7–9 |
| Route 1 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 2–3 |
| Route 1 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 5–6 |
| Route 1 | WalkingNight | 2–4 |
| Route 12 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 22–23 |
| Route 12 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 24–25 |
| Route 13 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 22–23 |
| Route 13 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 24–25 |
| Route 14 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 26–27 |
| Route 14 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 29–30 |
| Route 15 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 21–23 |
| Route 15 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 24–26 |
| Route 18 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 26–27 |
| Route 18 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 29–30 |
| Route 2 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 3–4 |
| Route 2 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 5–7 |
| Route 2 | WalkingNight | 3–5 |
| Route 2 East | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 3–4 |
| Route 2 East | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 5–7 |
| Route 2 East | WalkingNight | 3–5 |
| Route 21 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 24–26 |
| Route 21 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 27–30 |
| Route 22 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 3–4 |
| Route 22 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 5–7 |
| Route 25 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 10–11 |
| Route 25 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 13–14 |
| Route 26 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 28–29 |
| Route 26 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 31–32 |
| Route 27 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 28–29 |
| Route 27 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 31–32 |
| Route 29 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 2–3 |
| Route 29 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 4–5 |
| Route 29 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Route 29 | WalkingNight | 2–4 |
| Route 3 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 6–7 |
| Route 3 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 9–10 |
| Route 30 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 2–3 |
| Route 30 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 4–5 |
| Route 30 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Route 30 | WalkingNight | 3–4 |
| Route 31 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 3–4 |
| Route 31 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 5–6 |
| Route 31 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Route 31 | WalkingNight | 4–5 |
| Route 32 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 4–5 |
| Route 32 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 6–7 |
| Route 34 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 9–10 |
| Route 34 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 11–12 |
| Route 35 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 10–11 |
| Route 35 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 13–14 |
| Route 35 | WalkingNight | 14 |
| Route 36 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 4–5 |
| Route 36 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 6–7 |
| Route 36 | WalkingNight | 13–15 |
| Route 37 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 12–14 |
| Route 37 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 15–17 |
| Route 37 | WalkingNight | 13–15 |
| Route 38 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 13–14 |
| Route 38 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 15–16 |
| Route 39 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 14–15 |
| Route 39 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 16–17 |
| Route 4 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 6–7 |
| Route 4 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 9–10 |
| Route 43 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 15–16 |
| Route 43 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 17–18 |
| Route 47 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 15–16 |
| Route 47 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 17–18 |
| Route 48 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 15–16 |
| Route 48 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 17–18 |
| Route 5 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 11–13 |
| Route 5 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 14–16 |
| Route 6 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 11–13 |
| Route 6 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 14–16 |
| Route 8 | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 16–17 |
| Route 8 | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 18–19 |
| Safari Zone Gate | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 14–16 |
| Safari Zone Gate | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 17–19 |
| Violet | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 2–3 |
| Violet | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 4–10 |
| Viridian | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 3–4 |
| Viridian | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 5–7 |
| Viridian Forest | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 3–4 |
| Viridian Forest | HeadbuttRare tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 5–7 |
| Viridian Forest | WalkingNight | 3–5 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 30
- Defense
- 30
- Sp. Attack
- 36
- Sp. Defense
- 56
- Speed
- 50
Abilities · Insomnia / Keen Eye
Hidden ability · Tinted Lens
Size · 0.7 m · 21.2 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Noctowl · Level 20
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Hoothoot
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Growl |
| 1 | Peck |
| 3 | Tackle |
| 6 | Echoed Voice |
| 9 | Confusion |
| 12 | Reflect |
| 15 | Defog |
| 18 | Air Slash |
| 21 | Extrasensory |
| 24 | Take Down |
| 27 | Uproar |
| 30 | Roost |
| 33 | Moonblast |
| 36 | Hypnosis |
| 39 | Dream Eater |