Hoothoot is the Pokémon in Pokémon Pokopia that enjoys darkness.
Pokopia gives Pokémon individual habitat preferences, so players must design environments that match the creatures they want to attract. The game specifically identifies Hoothoot as a Pokémon that enjoys darkness, making lighting and surroundings relevant to habitat restoration.
This preference fits Hoothoot’s established identity as a nocturnal Pokémon. In the wider series, Hoothoot is an Owl Pokémon associated with nighttime activity, and it evolves into Noctowl. However, the game’s habitat detail is about Hoothoot itself, not its evolved form.
Pokopia’s system means that simply finding a Pokémon in the wild is not the only way to encounter it. Players may need to construct or alter an appropriate habitat first, turning Pokémon preferences into practical building goals.