Poison and Ground moves don't affect Corviknight at all — that's the advantage of Flying/Steel typing. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Known as the Raven Pokemon. The stat spread favors raw physical power.
Bulk defines Corviknight's stat line. Defense and HP anchor the defensive side, but Sp. Atk can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 3 Defense EVs.
Corviknight can’t serve as a taxi service in Paldea because the Pokémon’s natural predators will attack it while it flies, endangering the customer.
Although its wings have partly turned to steel and become heavy as a result, this Pokémon flies through the skies with ease.
Corviknight Weakness
FortressCorviknight's Flying/Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Electric moves. It shrugs off Poison and Ground-type attacks completely. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Corviknight's overall bulk (98/105/85) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
End of the line. Corviknight caps a three-stage chain that started at Rookidee. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. Defense grew the most through evolution (+70 over Rookidee), and Corviknight peaks at 495 total stats.
How to Evolve
Pressure gives Corviknight passive value while it walls. Impish nature boosts Defense, max HP and Defense EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Rocky Helmet keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Best Corviknight Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- U Turn
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Corviknight. TMs unlock Dark and Normal coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Steel Beam and Brave Bird into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Corviknight. TMs unlock Normal and Ghost coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Sky Attack and Steel Beam into something with actual range.
The natural movepool does the job, but Defog and Rock Smash from the egg pool give Corviknight something extra.
Corviknight starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Corviknight in Scarlet & Violet
Rookidee is your first catch on the way to Corviknight. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-60 across 62 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RookideeEASYEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.5-2915%EarlyRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve CorvisquireMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.18-389%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.18-386%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.18-386%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.18-386%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.18-386%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.18-386%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.18-386%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.18-386%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.18-386%MidRouteor evolve from Rookidee (Step 1)
Step 3Corviknight ✓MODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.18-606%MidMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.18-606%MidMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.18-606%MidMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.18-606%Midor evolve from Corvisquire (Step 2)
Corviknight isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Rookidee from Sword or Scarlet. The evolution path from Rookidee to Corviknight is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Corviknight in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain RookideeCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Evolve into Corvisquire
Step 3Corviknight ✓
high spawn rates across 42 locations for Corviknight in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Corviknight in Sword & Shield
The path to Corviknight starts with Rookidee at Lv. 2-65 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch RookideeEFFORTLESSRoute 3SwordGrassLv.8-1335%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 3ShieldGrassLv.8-1335%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSSlumbering Weald - Low LevelShieldOverworldLv.2-330%EarlyForestAll WeatherEFFORTLESSSlumbering Weald - Low LevelSwordOverworldLv.2-330%EarlyForestAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 1ShieldOverworldLv.3-630%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 1SwordOverworldLv.3-630%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 2SwordOverworldLv.5-730%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 2ShieldOverworldLv.5-730%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 2SwordGrassLv.4-625%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 2ShieldGrassLv.4-625%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEASYSlumbering WealdShieldGrassLv.2-320%EarlyForestAll WeatherEASYSlumbering WealdSwordGrassLv.2-320%EarlyForestAll WeatherMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2810%MidOvercastMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidOvercast
Step 2Catch or Evolve CorvisquireEFFORTLESSGiant's Mirror - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidAll WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's Mirror - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidAll WeatherEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2835%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2835%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidOvercastEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidRainingEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidIntense SunEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidSnowingEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidRainingEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidSnowstormEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidSnowstormEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidIntense SunEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidSnowingEASYHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherEASYHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidSandstormMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidThunderstormMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidSandstormMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSHammerlocke Hills - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.36-3940%LateAll WeatherEFFORTLESSHammerlocke Hills - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.36-3940%LateAll WeatherMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterSnowingMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterSnowingMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterNormal Weatheror evolve from Rookidee (Step 1)
Step 3Corviknight ✓EASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.28-4020%MidRouteSnowstormEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.28-4020%MidRouteSnowstormEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteSnowingEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteNormal WeatherEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteSnowingEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteSandstormEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteSandstormEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteRainingEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteRainingEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteHeavy FogEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteThunderstormEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteHeavy FogEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteThunderstormEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteOvercastEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteIntense SunEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteOvercastEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteIntense SunEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteNormal WeatherEASYDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4520%LateSnowingEASYDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4520%LateSnowingEASYSlumbering WealdShieldGrassLv.45-4720%LateForestAll WeatherEASYSlumbering WealdSwordGrassLv.45-4720%LateForestAll WeatherMODERATESlumbering Weald - High LevelShieldOverworldLv.45-475%LateForestAll WeatherMODERATESlumbering Weald - High LevelSwordOverworldLv.45-475%LateForestAll WeatherEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5240%PostWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5240%PostWaterNormal WeatherEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5223%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5223%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5221%PostWaterSandstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterRainingEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterRainingEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterThunderstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterOvercastEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterIntense SunEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterOvercastEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterIntense SunEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterSnowingEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterSnowingEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterSandstormEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterSnowstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5215%PostWaterThunderstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5215%PostWaterSnowstormor evolve from Corvisquire (Step 2)
We rate Corviknight B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. At 495 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 105 Defense stands out.
Corvisquire evolves into Corviknight at level 38. Corviknight is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Rookidee. At 495 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one — that's the one you want on Corviknight. Mirror Armor is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Unnerve works too if your team needs something different.
At base 67 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Corviknight is leaning toward the physical side (base 87 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Corviknight can be found in Legends: Z-A, Scarlet & Violet, and Sword & Shield.
Since debuting in Sword & Shield, Corviknight has appeared in 3 titles over 2 generations. Along the way, it received a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB

Red & Blue - Gen IIGS

Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW

Black & White - Gen VB2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY

X & Y - Gen VIORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM

Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebutGigantamax

Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A
