How to evolve
- BraviaryThis pageLevel 54
- Hisuian BraviaryLevel 54
Not in Scarlet & Violet
Braviary Best Moveset
123 Attack at 80 Speed on Normal/Flying with AbilityDefiant turning Intimidate and stat drops into +2 Attack boosts. Held ItemHeavy Duty Boots blocks TermEntry Hazards. NatureJolly pushes the Speed. The moveset punishes Defog and Intimidate users. AbilitySheer Force is the alternative for raw damage without Defiant triggers. C-Tier through Defiant punish plays.
Normal/Flying with Sheer Force in Gen V (Black & White). Superpower hit hard, and Brave Bird was a powerful STAB. Defiant boosted Attack when stats were lowered.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Superpower
- Roost
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Rose slightly in Gen VI (X & Y). Defiant punished Intimidate and Defog users with +2 Attack. The best physical Flying-type for punishing defensive plays.
Best Moves
Best Build
Braviary best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Superpower
- U Turn
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 80 Speed was too slow, and Brave Bird recoil wore Braviary down quickly. Stronger Flying-types took the slot.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Bulk Up
- Superpower
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Same level in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Defiant was useful when Intimidate showed up, but Braviary couldn't force the matchups it needed. Four gens of consistency.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Five gens at the same level in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Never climbed higher, never fell lower. Braviary found its floor early and held it.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Braviary Weakness
Braviary is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely. With 100 HP and balanced defenses, Braviary can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
What is Braviary Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Braviary
Dragapult's Draco Meteor hits Braviary for 65-77%. Rillaboom deals 42-50% with Knock Off.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin21-24% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Dragapult builds →U Turn10-12% Draco Meteor65-77% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off42-50% U Turn23-27% Wood Hammer39-46% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed36-43% | ||
A | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Raging Bolt builds →Thunderclap 2x65-76% Thunderbolt 2x83-98% Dragon Pulse39-46% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Gliscor builds →Knock Off17-20% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Corviknight builds →U Turn8-10% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x113-134%KO Thunderbolt 2x146-172%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x141-166%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Lapras builds →Surf45-53% Thunderbolt 2x60-71% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Evolved from Rufflet. Braviary is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Rufflet), and Braviary peaks at 510 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Braviary to get Rufflet eggs using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
Shiny Braviary
Blue and teal replace all that red plumage, turning Braviary into a completely different bird of prey. It's striking, patriotic in a different way, and one of the better bird shinies out there.
Shiny Braviary Odds & Hunting Methods
9 of 9 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Braviary
Braviary starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Braviary in SV
Rufflet is your first catch on the way to Braviary. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 21-80 across 42 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RuffletAsado Desert - DesertLv.21-58OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - DesertLv.21-58OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.21-58OverworldRate 15%Glaseado MountainLv.21-58OverworldRate 15%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.21-58OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.21-58OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.21-58OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.21-58OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.21-58OverworldRate 15%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.21-58OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area Three) - MineLv.21-58OverworldRate 12%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Braviary ✓Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.54-65OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.54-65OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.54-65OverworldRate 8%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.54-65OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Rufflet (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Braviary.
1 encounter spot for Braviary starting from endgame routes. The list below shows each one, so start with the spot nearest your current route.
Where To Catch Braviary in PLA
To get Braviary, start by catching Rufflet through walking encounters at Lv. 49-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RuffletLake AcuityLv.49-52GrassIn the airHeart's CragLv.50-53GrassIn the airLake AcuityLv.55-58GrassIn the air- Step 2Braviary ✓Lake AcuityLv.55-57GrassMass outbreakor evolve from Rufflet (Step 1)
Braviary appears at high spawn rates across 12 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Braviary in SwSh
Rufflet is your first catch on the way to Braviary. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 19-58 across 32 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Catch RuffletBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 25%SandstormPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 5%SnowstormPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 5%OvercastPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 5%Heavy FogPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 5%RainingPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 5%SandstormPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 5%SnowingPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 5%Intense SunPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 5%ThunderstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%SnowstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%OvercastStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%Heavy FogStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%RainingStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%SandstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%SnowingStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%Intense SunStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%ThunderstormRoute 8Lv.39-41OverworldSwordRate 10%All Weather
- Step 2Braviary ✓Challenge RoadLv.26OverworldSwordPotbottom DesertLv.42OverworldSwordDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldSwordRate 100%SnowstormDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldSwordRate 100%Normal WeatherDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldSwordRate 100%OvercastDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldSwordRate 100%RainingDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldSwordRate 100%SandstormDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldSwordRate 100%SnowingDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldSwordRate 100%Intense SunDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldSwordRate 100%ThunderstormDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldSwordRate 98%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldSwordRate 25%Normal Weatheror evolve from Rufflet (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Braviary.
Exclusive to Ultra Sun, Braviary patrols the high grass of Poni Plains, shaken loose from the rustling patches that ripple there between levels 54 and 57.
Where To Catch Braviary in USUM
Step 2Braviary ✓or evolve from Rufflet (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for Braviary.
Base Stats
Raw Attack carries Braviary's bulk more than the defenses do. Sp. Atk barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A moderately hard to find Valiant Pokemon that yields 2 Attack EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.
Braviary Guide
Braviary plays as a support. Speed is middling, so pick your spots carefully.
Yes. Hisuian Braviary is a regional variant with different typing and a reworked stat spread. Introduced in Gen 8. Plays completely differently from the original.
Braviary's hidden ability is Defiant. It raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered. Situational compared to Keen Eye and Sheer Force.
Jolly is the go-to nature for Braviary. That's +Speed / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the support role.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Black & White, Braviary has appeared in 9 titles over 5 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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