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.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Evolved from Rufflet. Braviary is the final form in this two-stage line. No compatible 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 from the Flying egg group.
Braviary keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Flame Orb gives it self-burn for Guts activation, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and Fighting coverage prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Best Braviary Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Superpower
- Roost
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Braviary picks up Superpower and Brave Bird along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Fighting and Rock coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll find Braviary at Route 4 as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Obtain Braviary in Black 2 & White 2
Rufflet is your first catch on the way to Braviary. You'll find walking and fixed encounters from Lv. 25-52 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RuffletCHALLENGINGRoute 23GrassLv.47RarePostRouteAnyCHALLENGINGRoute 23GrassLv.52RarePostRouteAnyDouble grass
Step 2Braviary ✓HARDRoute 4Interact with PokemonLv.25LimitedMidRouteAnyMondayor 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