How to evolve
- This pageRufflet
- BraviaryLevel 54
- Hisuian BraviaryLevel 54
Not in Scarlet & Violet
Rufflet Best Moveset
Normal/Flying at 83 Attack and 60 Speed with AbilitySheer Force boosting secondary-effect moves and AbilityHustle boosting Attack 50% at accuracy cost. AbilityDefiant punishes Intimidate. Pre-evolution with three interesting abilities. Evolve to Braviary for 123 Attack and Defiant at competitive pace.
Rufflet saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Rufflet's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Sheerforce with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Rufflet best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Fly
- Sky Drop
- Protect
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Rufflet saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Rufflet maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Life Orb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Substitute
- Superpower
- Frustration
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Rufflet saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Rufflet maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Superpower
- Hone Claws
- Frustration
Recommended Teammates
Rufflet saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Rufflet maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran keen eye with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Thrash
- Crush Claw
- Hurricane
Rufflet saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Rufflet maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Hone Claws
- Facade
- Brave Bird
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Rufflet Weakness
Rufflet's Normal/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock. It shrugs off Ground and Ghost-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
What is Rufflet Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Rufflet
Regieleki's Volt Switch hits Rufflet for 74-88%. Baxcalibur's Icicle Spear hits Rufflet for 38-45%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 212-249%.
 Regieleki Electric | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x74-88% Rapid Spin13-15% Rapid Spin13-15% Volt Switch 2x74-88% | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x38-45% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off69-81% Stone Edge 2x212-249%KO | ||
Evolution
Rufflet evolves into Braviary. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Rufflet. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Rufflet with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Shiny Rufflet
Lighter tones on an already white-and-brown bird. Rufflet's shiny barely registers, and most people wouldn't spot it without the sparkle animation.
Shiny Rufflet 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 Rufflet
Rufflet appears at high spawn rates across 13 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 Rufflet in SV
Rufflet is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 21-80 across 42 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Rufflet ✓Asado 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 2Catch or Evolve into BraviarySavanna 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 Rufflet.
Rufflet starts showing up in endgame routes across 3 encounter spots. The list below lets you pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Rufflet in PLA
Rufflet is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 49-58 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Rufflet ✓Lake AcuityLv.49-52GrassIn the airHeart's CragLv.50-53GrassIn the airLake AcuityLv.55-58GrassIn the airAvailable in-game· 2 pathsPick one
- BraviaryLv 54
Decent spawn rates in mid-game routes across 20 locations. Rufflet is one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Rufflet in SwSh
The line opens with Rufflet at Lv. 19-41 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Rufflet ✓Bridge 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 2Catch or Evolve into BraviaryChallenge 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 Rufflet.
In Ultra Sun only, Rufflet flushes from the shaking grass on Route 3, a low level 10 to 13 catch early in the climb.
Where To Catch Rufflet in USUM
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Braviaryor evolve from Rufflet (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for Rufflet.
Base Stats
Rufflet's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Attack EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
With its sharp claws, this Pokémon pierces its prey, and then it pecks at them. Although it also consumes berries, it’s a carnivore at heart.
Rufflet Guide
Rufflet does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Braviary before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Hustle is the hidden ability. Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Rufflet's regular abilities before committing.
Use Rufflet as a balanced. Physical side carries the damage. Not the fastest, Facade is the primary attack.
Run Adamant on Rufflet. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the balanced role.
Build your team around Flapple, Squawkabilly, and Delibird. These have the highest co-usage rates with Rufflet in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Rufflet has appeared in 9 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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