Noibat (Pokmon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia
Publish date: 2024-05-31
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Noibat (Japanese: オンバット Onbat) is a dual-type Flying/Dragon Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves into Noivern starting at level 48.
Biology
Noibat is a pale purple bat-like Pokémon. It has yellow eyes, a black triangular marking on the inner corner of each eye, three tufts of spiked fur on each cheek, two dark purple teardrop-shaped spots on the front of its face forming the shape of a nose-leaf, a black lower jaw, and two spiked tufts of fur on its upper lip. Its large, teardrop-shaped ears resemble loudspeakers; they are dark purple on the outside with alternating rings of pale and dark purple fading to black on the inside. Fluffy black fur covers its chest and hips. On the middle joint of its wings are small black hands with two fingers, and it has two long toes on each foot.
Noibat can be found in pitch black caves. They rest in the caves during the day and only leave during the night. From its large ears, it is capable of emitting any kind of wavelength of sound, including ultrasonic waves of up to 200,000 Hertz. It uses these waves to stun large creatures, communicate with other Noibat, and immobilize prey.[1] It also uses ultrasonic waves to perceive its surroundings, allowing it to fly in the dark. It is very fond of fruits, and uses its sonar to detect its ripeness. It tends to mistake Applin for its food.
Evolution
Noibat evolves into Noivern.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
Mountain #113 | | Hoenn
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| X | They live in pitch black caves. Their enormous ears can emit ultrasonic waves of 200,000 hertz. |
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| Y | Even a robust wrestler will become dizzy and unable to stand when exposed to its 200,000-hertz ultrasonic waves. |
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| Omega Ruby | They live in pitch black caves. Their enormous ears can emit ultrasonic waves of 200,000 hertz. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | Even a robust wrestler will become dizzy and unable to stand when exposed to its 200,000-hertz ultrasonic waves. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#176 | | Galar
Crown Tundra #181 | | Sinnoh
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. |
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| Sword | After nightfall, they emerge from the caves they nest in during the day. Using their ultrasonic waves, they go on the hunt for ripened fruit. |
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| Shield | No wavelength of sound is beyond Noibat's ability to produce. The ultrasonic waves it generates can overcome much larger Pokémon. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
#303 | | Kitakami
#88 | | Blueberry
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| Scarlet | This Pokémon emits ultrasonic waves from its large ears to search for fruit to eat. It mistakes Applin for its food. |
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| Violet | Noibat can change the frequency of its sound waves at will, and it generates ultrasonic waves of up to 200,000 hertz. |
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Game locations
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In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Noibat
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Noibat
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Noibat
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Noibat
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Noibat
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Noibat
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Noibat
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Side game data
Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 1.45 seconds | Base HP: 45 | | | Base Attack: 64 | Base Defense: 44 | Base Speed: 60 |
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New Pokémon Snap | | Photodex entry #188 | | Noibat’s ears emit ultrasonic waves that help it perceive its surroundings and fly safely in total darkness. You might also see it using those same waves on fruit to check if it’s ripe. |
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In Pokémon GO, Noibat can be obtained by completing the Special Research, Level 50 Challenge.
Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
A Noibat Egg in the animeMajor appearances
Ash's male Noibat hatched from an Egg in A Not-So-Flying Start!. He evolved into a Noivern in An Electrifying Rage!.
Other
Multiple Noibat debuted in Calling from Beyond the Aura!, where they encountered Ash and his friends after they were agitated by Team Rocket.
A Noibat appeared in Pikachu, What's This Key?. It was a resident of a world full of ice and snow, which was accessed by Pikachu and his friends, courtesy of Klefki's keys.
Five Noibat appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short In the Dark, where they were among the Pokémon rudely awakened by Hoopa's summoning of multiple Litwick.
Minor appearances
A Noibat appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as a resident of Allearth Forest.
Two Noibat appeared in Under Color of Darkness!.
Pokédex entries
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| XY033 | Noibat | Ash's Pokédex | Noibat, the Sound Wave Pokémon. Noibat's ears emit ultrasonic waves that can disturb its prey's sense of hearing and damage opponents. | | XY076 | Noibat | Ash's Pokédex | Noibat, the Sound Wave Pokémon. Noibat can cause damage as well as create hearing problems for its opponents by emitting different sound wave frequencies. |
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In the manga
Movie adaptations
A Noibat appeared in the manga adaptation of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as a resident of Allearth Forest.
Pokémon Adventures
In Noibat Stands in the Way, two Team Flare Grunts who were after X's Mega Ring used a swarm of Noibat to attack X and his friends near the Super Training Dome.
In the TCG
Main article: Noibat (TCG)Trivia
- Noibat has the lowest base stat total of all Dragon-type Pokémon.
- In addition, Noibat has the lowest base Attack stat of all Dragon-type Pokémon.
- Noibat's German name, eF-eM, is the only Pokémon name that uses the Latin alphabet and does not start with a capital letter.
- Originally, Noibat's Pokédex entry on the official Pokémon website was incorrect, showing it as a pure Flying-type Pokémon. It has since been rectified.
- Noibat can be seen as a parallel to Zubat, as they are both Flying-type Pokémon based on bats and can have Infiltrator as a possible Ability. They also share the same base stats, with their Attack and Special Attack switched around.
- In Generation IX, prior to the Version 2.0.1 update for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Noibat and its evolution did not learn Switcheroo by breeding.
Origin
Noibat appears to be based on bats, with a combination of traits from various fruit bats and insect-eating bats, as well as wyverns. The design of its ears may be based on speakers.
Name origin
Noibat may be a combination of noise and bat.
Onbat may be a combination of 音 on (sound), 音波 onpa (sound wave), and バット bat.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | बैतरंग Batrung | From bat and तरंग taraṅg or rung |  Russian | Нойбат Noybat | Transcription of English name |  Thai | ออนแบท Onbaet | Transcription of Japanese name |
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References
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