Raw Sp. Atk carries Braviary's bulk more than the defenses do. Speed 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 is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Incineroar's Knock Off hits Braviary for 59-70%. Tsareena deals 55-65% with Knock Off.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Incineroar builds →Knock Off 2x59-70% Flare Blitz54-64% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb32-37% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityQueenlymajesty ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Tsareena builds →Rapid Spin21-25% Knock Off 2x55-65% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLongreach ItemSpelltag NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Decidueye builds →Shadow Sneak 2x47-56% U Turn27-32% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Araquanid builds →Liquidation38-45% | ||
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. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+75 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.
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
Braviary best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Defog
- U Turn
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- Rock Slide
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- Bulk Up
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- Tailwind
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
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Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Brave Bird
- Facade
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
- Protect
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Bulk Up
- Superpower
- Roost
Moves
Sky Attack and Superpower bring the raw damage. But Braviary also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
A solid spread overall. Braviary gets Brave Bird and Hurricane for same-type damage alongside coverage across 7 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
TMs carry this one. Braviary learns Sky Attack and Brave Bird naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Fighting and Normal 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 RuffletAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.21-58 Desert36%MidAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.21-58 Desert36%MidWest Province (Area Two) - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route36%MidWest Province (Area Two) - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route36%MidEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.21-58 Cave15%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.21-58 Cave15%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.21-58 Cave15%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.21-58 Cave15%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route15%MidEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworld Lv.21-58 Route12%Mid
Step 2Braviary ✓North Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.54-65 Route8%PostNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.54-65 Route8%PostNorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.54-65 Route8%PostNorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.54-65 Route8%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.54-65 Route8%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.54-65 Route8%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.54-656%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.54-656%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.54-656%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.54-656%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.54-656%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.54-656%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.54-656%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.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 RuffletSnowpoint TempleGrass IceUncommon
Step 2Braviary ✓Snowpoint TempleGrass IceUncommonor 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 RuffletBridge FieldGrass Lv.26-2825%MidSandstormPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert5%MidSnowstormPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert5%MidThunderstormPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert5%MidIntense SunPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert5%MidSnowingPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert5%MidSandstormPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert5%MidRainingPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert5%MidHeavy FogPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert5%MidOvercastPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert5%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidThunderstormStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidIntense SunStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidSnowingStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidRainingStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidHeavy FogStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidOvercastStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherRoute 8Overworld Lv.39-41 Route10%LateAll Weather- Step 2Braviary ✓Dusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostNormal WeatherDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostSnowstormDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostThunderstormDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostIntense SunDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostSnowingDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostSandstormDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostRainingDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostOvercastDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.5498%PostHeavy FogLake of OutrageOverworld Lv.55-58 Water25%PostNormal 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 RuffletRoute 3 - NorthGrass Lv.10-13 Route30%EarlyShaking spot
Step 2Braviary ✓Poni Plains - NorthGrass Lv.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 an attacker.
Sheer Force is what you want on Braviary. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Keen Eye, Tinted Lens) work on paper but Sheer Force is what makes Braviary worth using.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Braviary is leaning toward the special side (base 112 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
The core moveset is Bravebird, Defog, U Turn, and Close Combat. Bravebird leads at 22% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Since debuting in Black & White, Braviary has appeared in 9 titles over 6 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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