# Noctowl - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Noctowl in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Noctowl)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Noctowl
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 91.575%
- **Hurricane**: 90.912%
- **Protect**: 87.569%
- **Hyper Voice**: 65.412%
- **Nasty Plot**: 31.279%
- **Dream Eater**: 6.179%
- **Calm Mind**: 5.982%
- **Heat Wave**: 5.764%
- **Other**: 15.326%

## Common Abilities
- **Tinted Lens**: 97.481%
- **Insomnia**: 2.519%
- **Keen Eye**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 56.892%
- **Sharp Beak**: 25.683%
- **Life Orb**: 7.174%
- **Throat Spray**: 5.933%
- **Other**: 4.318%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 53.605%
- **Hitmontop**: 52.253%
- **Claydol**: 50.083%
- **Durant**: 50.083%
- **Machoke**: 42.543%
- **Rillaboom**: 26.808%

## FAQ for Noctowl in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Noctowl?
The most common moves for Noctowl are Roost, Hurricane, Protect, Hyper Voice. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Noctowl?
Noctowl is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Hitmontop, Claydol, Durant. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Noctowl?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Noctowl?
The top build for Noctowl features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/252/0/4`. This configuration accounts for 56.835% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Noctowl?
Noctowl is most effectively run with the ability **Tinted Lens** (97.481%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (56.892%).

### What is the most common role for Noctowl?
Based on common item usage (Weakness Policy), Noctowl often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Noctowl?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Sp. Atk | 86 |
| Sp. Def | 96 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **452** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Noctowl on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Noctowl) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Noctowl
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*