Pokemon Sword and Shield Rufflet | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

Pokemon Sword and Shield Rufflet is a Normal and Flying Type Eaglet Pokémon, which makes it weak against Rock, Electric, Ice type moves. You can find and catch Rufflet in Route 8 with a 10% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Rufflet are 70 HP, 83 Attack, 37 SP Attack, 50 Defense, 50 SP Defense, and 60 Speed.

Regular

Shiny

Rufflet Galar Pokedex ID: 281

Normal

Flying

Weight
23.1lbs 10.5kg

Category
Eaglet Pokémon

Height
1'08" 0.5m

Exp Group
Flying

Egg Steps
5,120

Hatch Cycle
20

Ev Yield
1 Attack Point(s)

Exp Group
Slow

Gender
♂ 100% ♀ 0%

List of Rufflet Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Total	350
HP	70
Attack	83
Defense	50
Special Attack	37
Special Defense	50
Speed	60

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Rufflet to have is Adamant, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

Rufflet Abilities

Ability	Type	Effect
Keen Eye	Normal	Keen eyes prevent other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon’s accuracy.
Sheer Force	Normal	Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves when attacking.
Hustle	Hidden	Boosts the Attack stat, but lowers accuracy.

Sword Pokedex Entry
If it spies a strong Pokémon, Rufflet can’t resist challenging it to a battle. But if Rufflet loses, it starts bawling.

Shield Pokedex Entry
A combative Pokémon, it’s ready to pick a fight with anyone. It has talons that can crush hard berries.

Pokedex

Pokemon Sword and Shield Rufflet Evolutions

How do i evolve Rufflet in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Rufflet evolves into Braviary when you reach Level 54.

Rufflet

Level 54

Braviary

Pokemon	CP	Atk	Def	Sp Atk	Sp Def	Hp	Spd
Rufflet	350	83	50	37	50	70	60
Braviary	510	123	75	57	75	100	80

Evolution Chart

Rufflet Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Rufflet?

A popular spawn location you can find Rufflet is in the Route 8 area with a 10% chance to spawn during All weather.

Rufflet is a Pokemon Sword Exclusive Pokemon and can only be found within the Sword Version of the game.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Location	Spawn	Lvl
Route 8	10%	39 - 41
Stony Wilderness - Area 2	5%	28 - 30
Stony Wilderness - Area 2	5%	28 - 30
Stony Wilderness - Area 2	5%	28 - 30
Stony Wilderness - Area 2	5%	28 - 30
Stony Wilderness - Area 2	5%	28 - 30
Stony Wilderness - Area 2	5%	28 - 30
Stony Wilderness - Area 2	5%	28 - 30
Stony Wilderness - Area 2	5%	28 - 30
Stony Wilderness - Area 2	5%	28 - 30
Potbottom Desert	5%	19 - 24
Potbottom Desert	5%	19 - 24
Potbottom Desert	5%	19 - 24
Potbottom Desert	5%	19 - 24
Potbottom Desert	5%	19 - 24
Potbottom Desert	5%	19 - 24
Potbottom Desert	5%	19 - 24
Potbottom Desert	5%	19 - 24
Potbottom Desert	5%	19 - 24
Dusty Bowl	100%	54 - 54
Dusty Bowl	100%	54 - 54
Dusty Bowl	100%	54 - 54
Dusty Bowl	100%	54 - 54
Dusty Bowl	100%	54 - 54
Dusty Bowl	100%	54 - 54
Dusty Bowl	100%	54 - 54
Dusty Bowl	100%	54 - 54
Dusty Bowl	98%	54 - 54
Lake of Outrage	25%	55 - 58

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon	Location	Weather	Spawn	Lvl
	Bridge Field		25%	26 - 28

Weather Guide

Pokemon Sword and Shield Rufflet Raids

Where do i find Rufflet Raids?

You can find Rufflet raids in the following locations: East Lake Axewell, Rolling Fields.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Rufflet Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Rufflet Raid is exclusive and can only be found within the Pokemon Sword Version of the game.

2-Star Rufflet
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Selection Probabilities:
1-Star Desired: 10%
2-Star Desired: 30%
Drops:
100% TR19 Tri Attack
80% Qualot Berry
80% Sitrus Berry
25% Balm Mushroom
25% Big Mushroom
25% Rare Candy
25% Tiny Mushroom
Bonus Drops:
5% Exp. Candy S
1% Dynamax Candy
1% Exp. Candy M

Pokemon Sword and Shield Rufflet Weakness

Rufflet is a Normal and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Rock, Electric, Ice Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Bug, Grass, Ghost, Ground type moves.

Damage	Types
4.0x Damage
2.0x Damage	Rock Electric Ice
0.5x Damage	Bug Grass
0.25x Damage
Immune to Damage	Ghost Ground

What pokemon is Rufflet Weak Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Tyranitar	Rock	Dark	600
Vanilluxe	Ice		535
Rhyperior	Ground	Rock	535
Lapras	Water	Ice	535
Mamoswine	Ice	Ground	530

What pokemon is Rufflet Strong Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Rhyperior	Ground	Rock	535
Mamoswine	Ice	Ground	530
Golisopod	Bug	Water	530
Dusknoir	Ghost		525
Leafeon	Grass		525

View Type Chart

Pokemon SW and SH Rufflet Moves List

What moves can Rufflet learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Rufflet can learn the flying type move Brave Bird at level 72. This Physical move User receives recoil damage. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Normal and Flying type +50% STAB damage.

Level Up Moves
(Learned)
TM Moves
(Reusable Item)
TR Moves
(One Time Use Item)

Rufflet Level Up Moves

Lvl	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
01	Peck	Physical	52.5	100	35
01	Leer	Status	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
06	Hone Claws	Status	—	—	15	Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
12	Wing Attack	Physical	90	100	35
18	Tailwind	Status	—	—	30	Doubles Speed for 4 turns.
24	Scary Face	Status	—	100	10	Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
30	Aerial Ace	Physical	90	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
36	Slash	Physical	105	100	20	High critical hit ratio.
42	Whirlwind	Status	—	—	20	In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
48	Crush Claw	Physical	112.5	95	10	May lower opponent's Defense.
55	Air Slash	Special	112.5	95	20	May cause flinching.
60	Defog	Status	—	—	15	Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.
66	Thrash	Physical	180	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
72	Brave Bird	Physical	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage.

TM Moves Rufflet can learn

TM	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TM06	Fly	Physical	135	95	15	Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM21	Rest	Status	—	—	10	User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
TM24	Snore	Special	75	100	15	Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25	Protect	Status	—	—	10	Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM26	Scary Face	Status	—	100	10	Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
TM30	Steel Wing	Physical	70	90	25	May raise user's Defense.
TM31	Attract	Status	—	100	15	If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33	Rain Dance	Status	—	—	5	Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM34	Sunny Day	Status	—	—	5	Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39	Facade	Physical	105	100	20	Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40	Swift	Special	90	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM48	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM56	U-turn	Physical	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM58	Assurance	Physical	60	100	10	Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Physical	70	100	15	High critical hit ratio.
TM76	Round	Special	90	100	15	Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM79	Retaliate	Physical	105	100	5	Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn.
TM95	Air Slash	Special	112.5	95	20	May cause flinching.

Rufflet TR Moves

TR	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TR12	Agility	Status	—	—	30	Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR20	Substitute	Status	—	—	10	Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26	Endure	Status	—	—	10	Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27	Sleep Talk	Status	—	—	10	User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR36	Heat Wave	Special	95	90	10	May burn opponent.
TR39	Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
TR48	Bulk Up	Status	—	—	20	Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TR53	Close Combat	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
TR66	Brave Bird	Physical	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
TR69	Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	May cause flinching.
TR85	Work Up	Status	—	—	30	Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TR89	Hurricane	Special	165	70	10	May confuse opponent.

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