Cattiva Noct Guide — Stats, Best Build & How to Catch
Everything you need to raise, ride and battle with Cattiva Noct in Palworld 1.0. Cattiva Noct is a uncommon Grass Pal (#169) with 291 HP, 185 ATK and 223 DEF, best known for its Photosynthesis partner skill.
Updated 2026-07-29
- ✓Cattiva Noct overview
- ✓Base stats & ratings
- ✓How to catch
- ✓Best moveset
Cattiva Noct overview
Cattiva Noct is a uncommon grass Pal known for its photosynthesis ability. Frequently sighted in the Sakurajima Coast. It appears most reliably around the Sakurajima Coast. In combat it deals Grass-type damage and slots into a party as a uncommon-tier Grass unit.
Base stats & ratings
HP 291 · ATK 185 · DEF 223 · Speed 58 · Ride Speed 734 · Stamina 133. Pal Stars rates Cattiva Noct PvE 6/10, PvP 5/10, Base 8/10 and Mount 5/10 for Palworld 1.0.
How to catch
Cattiva Noct has a base capture rate of 47 out of 100. Weaken it below 30% HP and use a Mega Sphere from behind for the best odds. Elemental advantage (Fire vs Grass, Water vs Fire, Grass vs Water, Electric vs Water, Ground vs Electric, Ice vs Dragon, Dark vs Neutral, Dragon vs Dragon) speeds the weaken step.
Best moveset
Cattiva Noct learns 4 active moves in Palworld 1.0. The strongest rotation is Vine Whip, Shadow Ball, Vine Whip. Pair the highest-power Grass move with a same-type STAB partner so both slots benefit from Grass-boosting passives.
Work suitabilities & base role
Cattiva Noct is tagged for Planting, Gathering. Slot it into a base loop that stacks its highest work value — for example, an plantation and gathering line — and give it the Workaholic + Serious passives to squeeze out extra work speed.
Partner skill & mount notes
Cattiva Noct's partner skill "Photosynthesis" activates while it rides on your shoulder or is deployed. Its ride speed of 734 makes it a support-only rider — better as a base worker than a full-time mount.