Real-animal Pokémon

Owl Pokémon

5 Pokémon are based on or look like owls. They run from Hoothoot (#0163) to Decidueye (#0724).

Owl Pokémon facts

  • Most owl Pokémon are Flying types (4 of 5), then Grass (3) and Normal (2).
  • Generation 7 added the most (3 of 5).
  • Heaviest: Noctowl (40.8 kg). Lightest: Rowlet (1.5 kg).
  • First partner Pokémon: Rowlet, Dartrix and Decidueye.

All 5 Owl Pokémon

Each Pokémon is here because its lore page on pokee.si says it is based on or inspired by owls, or looks like them. Game Freak does not always say what inspired a design, so some of these are well-supported readings, not official facts.

#PokémonTypeWhy it countsGen
#0163HoothootNormal/FlyingA young horned owl crossed with a clock.2
#0164NoctowlNormal/FlyingLooks like a horned owl, most likely a Eurasian eagle-owl.2
#0722RowletGrass/FlyingAn owlet, most like a young barn owl.7
#0723DartrixGrass/FlyingAppears to be based on a barn owl.7
#0724DecidueyeGrass/GhostAn owl that links to the pueo, a Hawaiian owl.7

Owl Pokémon by type

A Pokémon with two types is counted once for each type.

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