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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Noivern sits at just 0.04% usage in the 1760+ rating bracket (rank 201), firmly in niche territory for singles. Its 123 Speed is exceptional for a Dragon-type, but 97 Sp. Atk is too modest to independently threaten opponents in the compressed Best-of-1, 3-pick format. Zero appearances in the top-300 ladder teams underscore how rarely high-level builders commit to it. When it does appear, it functions as a surprise Choice Scarf revenge killer or a White Herb Draco Meteor nuker.
Playstyle:In singles, Noivern's primary sets revolve around Choice Scarf (35.2%) and Focus Sash (29.3%), with White Herb accounting for 26.5%. Frisk (72.8%) is the dominant ability, letting it scout the opponent's item on switch-in. The core move quartet is Draco Meteor (20.6%), Air Slash (13.4%), U-turn (12.8%), and Super Fang (8.8%). Timid Nature with Sp. Atk and Speed investment is standard. The Scarf set aims to revenge kill or pressure leads with raw Speed; the White Herb set fires one Sp. Atk-drop-free Draco Meteor for burst damage; Super Fang universally cuts any target to half HP regardless of bulk.
Noivern posts 0.14% usage at 1760+ in doubles (rank 148), niche but with 17 tournament appearances suggesting competitive viability in specific team archetypes. Its role shifts entirely from singles: the top move is Tailwind (24.2%), supported by Protect (20.0%), positioning it as a speed-control supporter rather than an attacker. Frequent partners include Basculegion (9.5%) and Kingambit (7.3%), a classic Tailwind-into-sweeper structure.
Playstyle:In doubles, Noivern splits evenly between Telepathy (51.5%) and Frisk (43.3%); Telepathy is highly practical for surviving partner-induced Earthquakes in spread-move-heavy metas. Focus Sash (38.7%) keeps it alive to guarantee Tailwind, while Haban Berry (13.4%) and Roseli Berry (7.9%) patch Dragon- and Fairy-type weaknesses. Timid with Speed and HP investment is standard. Super Fang (12.6%) provides consistent chip regardless of the target's bulk, and Draco Meteor (12.1%) / Air Slash (9.3%) maintain offensive threat. The Tailwind-into-Basculegion or Kingambit archetype is the primary use case.