Ground and Ghost moves don't affect Braviary at all — that's the advantage of Normal/Flying typing. Sheer Force drops secondary effects for a straight power boost. Known as the Valiant Pokemon. Built to hit on the physical side.
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.
The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers.
For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.
Braviary Weakness
GoodBraviary is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves. 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.
Evolved from Rufflet. Braviary is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Rufflet), and Braviary peaks at 510 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Braviary to get Rufflet eggs using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
Braviary keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Heavy-Duty Boots gives it hazard immunity on every switch-in, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and utility options prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Best Braviary Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Defog
- U Turn
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Braviary learns Giga Impact and Hyper Beam naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Fighting and Fire and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
STAB options run deep here. Braviary doesn't have to settle for one Normal and Flying attack when there's a whole lineup. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam are the headliners, with coverage across 7 types backing them up.
TMs carry this one. Braviary learns Giga Impact and Hyper Beam naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Fighting and Dark and beyond give it real matchup play.
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Braviary picks up Brave Bird and Superpower along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 7 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Braviary starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 14 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 Scarlet & Violet
Rufflet is your first catch on the way to Braviary. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 21-65 across 38 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RuffletEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworldLv.21-5836%MidDesertEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworldLv.21-5836%MidDesertEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - DesertScarletOverworldLv.21-5836%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - DesertVioletOverworldLv.21-5836%MidRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidCaveEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidCaveEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidCaveEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidCaveEASYNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteEASYNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteEASYWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteEASYWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.21-5815%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworldLv.21-5812%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworldLv.21-5812%MidRoute
Step 2Braviary ✓MODERATENorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.54-658%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.54-658%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.54-658%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.54-658%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.54-658%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.54-658%PostRouteMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.54-656%PostMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.54-656%PostMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.54-656%PostMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.54-656%PostMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.54-656%PostMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.54-656%PostMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.54-656%PostMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.54-656%Postor evolve from Rufflet (Step 1)
1 encounter spots for Braviary at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Braviary in Legends: Arceus
Step 1Catch RuffletEASYSnowpoint TempleGrassUncommonIce
Step 2Braviary ✓EASYSnowpoint TempleGrassUncommonIceor evolve from Rufflet (Step 1)
Braviary appears at high spawn rates across 10 spots in endgame 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 Sword & Shield
Rufflet is your first catch on the way to Braviary. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 19-58 across 30 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RuffletEASYBridge FieldGrassLv.26-2825%MidSandstormMODERATEPotbottom DesertOverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertSnowstormMODERATEPotbottom DesertOverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertThunderstormMODERATEPotbottom DesertOverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertIntense SunMODERATEPotbottom DesertOverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertSnowingMODERATEPotbottom DesertOverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertSandstormMODERATEPotbottom DesertOverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertRainingMODERATEPotbottom DesertOverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertHeavy FogMODERATEPotbottom DesertOverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertOvercastMODERATEPotbottom DesertOverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertNormal WeatherMODERATEStony Wilderness - 2OverworldLv.28-305%MidSnowstormMODERATEStony Wilderness - 2OverworldLv.28-305%MidThunderstormMODERATEStony Wilderness - 2OverworldLv.28-305%MidIntense SunMODERATEStony Wilderness - 2OverworldLv.28-305%MidSnowingMODERATEStony Wilderness - 2OverworldLv.28-305%MidSandstormMODERATEStony Wilderness - 2OverworldLv.28-305%MidRainingMODERATEStony Wilderness - 2OverworldLv.28-305%MidHeavy FogMODERATEStony Wilderness - 2OverworldLv.28-305%MidOvercastMODERATEStony Wilderness - 2OverworldLv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherMODERATERoute 8OverworldLv.39-4110%LateRouteAll Weather- Step 2Braviary ✓EFFORTLESSDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworldLv.54100%PostNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworldLv.54100%PostSnowstormEFFORTLESSDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworldLv.54100%PostThunderstormEFFORTLESSDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworldLv.54100%PostIntense SunEFFORTLESSDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworldLv.54100%PostSnowingEFFORTLESSDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworldLv.54100%PostSandstormEFFORTLESSDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworldLv.54100%PostRainingEFFORTLESSDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworldLv.54100%PostOvercastEFFORTLESSDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworldLv.5498%PostHeavy FogEASYLake of OutrageOverworldLv.55-5825%PostWaterNormal Weatheror evolve from Rufflet (Step 1)
1 encounter spots for Braviary at high spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Braviary in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch RuffletEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - NorthGrassLv.10-1330%EarlyRouteShaking spot
Step 2Braviary ✓EFFORTLESSPoni Plains - NorthGrassLv.54-5730%PostShaking spotor evolve from Rufflet (Step 1)
Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Braviary. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Sheer Force is what you want on Braviary. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Keen Eye, Defiant) work on paper but Sheer Force is what makes Braviary worth using.
Base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Braviary is leaning toward the physical side (base 123 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Braviary appears in 9 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- 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 VBWDebut
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 VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A