Hoothoot Pokémon HeartGold: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Hoothoot in Pokémon HeartGold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 65 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon HeartGold
KantoHoothoot Pokemon HeartGold Pokedex Entry
It begins to hoot at the same time every day. Some Trainers use them in place of clocks.
Pokemon HeartGold Hoothoot Sprites
Pokémon HeartGold Hoothoot Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Hoothoot via various methods in Pokémon HeartGold.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Foresight | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Hypnosis | psychic | Lv. 5 |
| Peck | flying | Lv. 9 |
| Uproar | normal | Lv. 13 |
| Reflect | psychic | Lv. 17 |
| Confusion | psychic | Lv. 21 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Air Slash | flying | Lv. 29 |
| Zen Headbutt | psychic | Lv. 33 |
| Extrasensory | psychic | Lv. 37 |
| Psycho Shift | psychic | Lv. 41 |
| Roost | flying | Lv. 45 |
| Dream Eater | psychic | Lv. 49 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon HeartGold Hoothoot Locations
Hoothoot can be caught in 11 locations across Pokémon HeartGold, including Johto Route 29 Area and National Park Area. The most reliable spawn is at Viridian Forest Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 3 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate (swarm no, night).
Johto Route 29 Area
8 encounters- walkLv. 2Night20%Frequent
- walkLv. 3Night20%Frequent
- walkLv. 2Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 3Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 3Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 3Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 4Night4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 4Night1%Very Rare
Johto Route 30 Area
6 encounters- walkLv. 4Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 4Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 4Night4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 4Night4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 4Night1%Very Rare
- walkLv. 4Night1%Very Rare
Johto Route 31 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 5Night4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 5Night4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 5Night1%Very Rare
- walkLv. 5Night1%Very Rare
Johto Route 35 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 14Night4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 14Night1%Very Rare
National Park Area
12 encounters- walkLv. 10Night20%Frequent
- walkLv. 10Night20%Frequent
- walkLv. 10Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 10Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 12Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 12Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 12Night5%Rare
- walkLv. 12Night5%Rare
- walkLv. 10Night4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 14Night4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 10Night1%Very Rare
- walkLv. 14Night1%Very Rare
Johto Route 36 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 13Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 13Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 15Night4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 15Night1%Very Rare
Johto Route 37 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 15Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 15Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
Kanto Route 1 Area
6 encounters- walkLv. 2Swarm no, Night20%Frequent
- walkLv. 2Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 3Night5%Rare
- walkLv. 3Night5%Rare
- walkLv. 4Night4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 4Night1%Very Rare
Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
4 encounters- walkLv. 3Night20%Frequent
- walkLv. 3Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 5Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 5Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City
4 encounters- walkLv. 3Night20%Frequent
- walkLv. 3Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 5Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 5Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
Viridian Forest Area
6 encounters- walkLv. 3Swarm no, Night20%Frequent
- walkLv. 3Swarm no, Night20%Frequent
- walkLv. 3Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 3Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 5Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 5Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
