Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Noivern
Say it: NOY-vern
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Noivern is the Sound Wave Pokémon — Flying and Dragon from Noibat. In Pokémon GO it is a Flying/Dragon attacker with Air Slash + Draco Meteor / Hurricane. Flying helps against Grass, Bug, and Fighting; Dragon helps against Dragons. Ice hits it for 4×; Fairy, Rock, Dragon, and Electric punish it. Evolve Noibat or catch Noivern from events.
Say it: NOY-vern
Noivern (#715) is a Flying / Dragon Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Noibat. Trainers use it as a Flying/Dragon attacker with Air Slash / Bite + Draco Meteor / Hurricane / Heat Wave / Psychic. Against Noivern, lead with Ice (best), or Fairy, Rock, Dragon, or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Noivern is a Flying / Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0715. Dragon attackers often anchor Master League and high-tier raid teams.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Air Slash + Hurricane / Draco Meteor is the dual kit. Shadow Noivern is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
When Noivern is your opponent, Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 205
- Defense
- 175
- Stamina
- 198
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Noivern’s always-available TM pool. Air Slash + Hurricane covers Flying raid needs.
Fast
- Air Slash · Standard
Flying damage / default
- Bite · Standard
Dark damage
Charged
- Hurricane · Standard
Flying nuke
- Draco Meteor · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Heat Wave · Standard
Fire coverage
- Psychic · Standard
Psychic coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- air slash
- bite
Charged
- draco meteor
- hurricane
- heat wave
- psychic
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #446 of 954 · CP 1500
Air Slash + Draco Meteor
- Ultra League · rank #332 of 747 · CP 2487
Air Slash + Draco Meteor
- Master League · rank #318 of 1023 · CP 3125
Air Slash + Draco Meteor
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Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.