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 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 |
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x106-125%KO Rock Slide 2x80-94% Thunder Fang 2x46-55% Ice Fang 2x46-55% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x83-98% Rock Slide 2x41-48% Ancient Power 2x62-74% Rock Throw 2x27-33% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x123-146%KO Discharge 2x83-98% Spark 2x42-50% Thunder Shock 2x42-50% | ||
 Garganacl Rock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Garganacl builds →Stone Edge 2x83-98% Rock Slide 2x62-74% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% Rock Throw 2x42-50% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Rotom builds →Discharge 2x64-75% Shock Wave 2x48-57% Thunder Shock 2x33-39% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Incineroar's Flare Blitz hits Braviary for 55-64%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Incineroar builds →Knock Off30-35% Flare Blitz55-64% | ||
 | 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 Off28-33% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Araquanid builds →Liquidation38-45% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWindrider ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Brambleghast builds →Rapid Spin19-22% | ||
Evolved from Rufflet. Braviary is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool 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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Braviary to get Rufflet eggs using 47 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Rock Smash, Roost.
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
Moves
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
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)
In Scarlet & Violet, Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Braviary. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker. Bravebird with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
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.
For Scarlet & Violet, the core moveset is Bravebird, Defog, U Turn, and Close Combat. Bravebird leads at 22% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker 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
Winds & Waves