Hoothoot is a small, owl-like Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It has a round body covered in brown feathers, with a cream-colored belly. Its most distinctive features are its large, red eyes encircled by black rings that resemble clock faces. Hoothoot possesses an internal organ that senses the Earth's rotation, allowing it to keep perfect time. This unique ability made Hoothoot highly valued in ancient times, with some cultures considering it a divine messenger of time and wisdom.
Despite having two legs, Hoothoot is known for always standing on one foot. It switches between feet so quickly that the movement is rarely visible to the human eye. Hoothoot begins hooting at precisely the same time every day, tilting its head in a fixed rhythm. This consistent behavior led some trainers to use Hoothoot as a substitute for clocks.
Hoothoot is a nocturnal Pokémon, typically active during the night and sleeping in tree hollows during the day. It is known to prey on Grubbin and is most commonly found nesting in temperate and boreal forests. Some countries revere Hoothoot as a wise friend versed in the world's ways, adding to its mystique and cultural significance.
Pokédex Data
- Type: Normal/Flying
- Species: Owl Pokémon
- Height: 0.7 m (2'04")
- Weight: 21.2 kg (46.7 lbs)
- Abilities: Insomnia, Keen Eye, Tinted Lens (Hidden Ability)
- Introduced in: Generation II
Breeding
- Egg Groups: Flying
- Gender Ratio: 50% male, 50% female
- Egg Cycles: 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Gold: It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
- Silver: It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.
- Crystal: It begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some trainers use them in place of clocks.
- Ruby/Sapphire: 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.
- Sword: It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
- Shield: It begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some Trainers use them in place of clocks.
Evolutions
Hoothoot evolves into Noctowl starting at level 20.
Habits and Additional Information
- Hoothoot is nocturnal, active during the night and sleeping in tree hollows during the day.
- It has the ability to keep perfect time due to its internal organ that senses the Earth's rotation.
- Hoothoot always stands on one foot, switching between feet at incredible speeds.
- Some cultures consider Hoothoot a divine messenger of time and wisdom.
- Hoothoot begins hooting at exactly the same time every day, making it useful as a natural clock.