Physical
Wallbreaker
510High
80Moderate
CTier

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.

Base Stats
510High
HP100
B
Attack123
A
Defense75
C
Sp. Atk57
D
Sp. Def75
C
Speed80
C
Total510
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Braviary yields +2 Atk
HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch60Challenging•Slow1.25M XP•1.5m / 4'11"•41kg / 90.4 lbs•179Base XP
Pokedex Entries

Known for its bravery and pride, this majestic Pokémon is often seen as a motif for various kinds of emblems.

Sword

Because this Pokémon is hotheaded and belligerent, it’s Corviknight that’s taken the role of transportation in Galar.

Shield

Braviary Weakness

Good

Braviary 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.

4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
ElectricIceRock
½xResisti
GrassBug
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
GroundGhost
STAB (3)i
GrassFightingBug
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Scorei+2
Stealth Rock25% on switch
Abilities
Keen EyePrevents accuracy from being lowered.
Sheer ForceStrengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
DefiantHARaises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

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.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Rufflet
#627Rufflet
54
Level 54
Braviary
#628Braviary
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Rufflet
NormalFlying
Braviary
NormalFlying
HP
70
100+30
ATK
83
123+40
DEF
50
75+25
SP.ATK
37
57+20
SP.DEF
50
75+25
SPE
60
80+20
BST
350D-Tier
510B-Tier+160
ROLE
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Breeding
Moderate

Breed with Braviary to get Rufflet eggs using 39 partners from the Flying egg group.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
♂100.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
togekisstogetichawluchanoivernsirfetchdaltariacramorantpelipperswoobatfarfetchdwoobatswablu
12 of 39·

For a physical attacker, Braviary wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Safetygoggles. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Sheerforce contributes without taking a move slot.

Best Build

Physical Sweeper
Ability
Sheerforce
Item
Safetygoggles
Nature
Jolly+SPE
EVs

Best Braviary Moveset

  • Close Combat
  • Brave BirdSTAB
  • FacadeSTAB
  • Rock Slide

Recommended Teammates

Torkoal
TorkoalGood
Leafeon
LeafeonGood
Chandelure
ChandelureGood

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Hone Claws
——15Dark
Lv 1
Leer
—10030Normal
Lv 1
Peck
3510035Flying
Lv 1
Sky Attack
140905Flying
Lv 1
Superpower
1201005Fighting
Lv 1
Wing Attack
6010035Flying
Lv 18
Tailwind
——15Flying
Lv 24
Scary Face
—10010Normal
Lv 30
Aerial Ace
60—20Flying
Lv 36
Slash
7010020Normal
Lv 42
Whirlwind-6
——20Normal
Lv 48
Crush Claw
759510Normal
Lv 57
Air Slash
759515Flying
Lv 64
Defog
——15Flying
Lv 72
Thrash
12010010Normal
Lv 80
Brave Bird
12010015Flying

TM Moves

Src
TR12
Agility
——30Psychic
TM95
Air Slash
759515Flying
TM58
Assurance
6010010Dark
TM31
Attract
—10015Normal
TR66
Brave Bird
12010015Flying
TR48
Bulk Up
——20Fighting
TR53
Close Combat
1201005Fighting
TR26
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TM06
Fly
909515Flying
TM09
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TR36
Heat Wave
959010Fire
TR89
Hurricane
1107010Flying
TM08
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TR74
Iron Head
8010015Steel
TM25
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM33
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM21
Rest
——10Psychic
TM79
Retaliate
701005Normal
TM22
Rock Slide
759010Rock
TM48
Rock Tomb
609515Rock
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TM26
Scary Face
—10010Normal
TM65
Shadow Claw
7010015Ghost
TR27
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TM30
Steel Wing
709025Steel
TR20
Substitute
——10Normal
TM34
Sunny Day
——5Fire
TR39
Superpower
1201005Fighting
TM40
Swift
60—20Normal
TM56
U-turn
7010020Bug
TR85
Work Up
——30Normal
TR69
Zen Headbutt
809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Braviary doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Dual Wingbeat
409010Flying

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.

  1. Rufflet
    Step 1Catch Rufflet
    Bridge Field
    GrassLv.26-2825%MidSandstorm
    EASY
    Potbottom Desert
    OverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    Potbottom Desert
    OverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Potbottom Desert
    OverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertIntense Sun
    MODERATE
    Potbottom Desert
    OverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertSnowing
    MODERATE
    Potbottom Desert
    OverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertSandstorm
    MODERATE
    Potbottom Desert
    OverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertRaining
    MODERATE
    Potbottom Desert
    OverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Potbottom Desert
    OverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertOvercast
    MODERATE
    Potbottom Desert
    OverworldLv.19-245%MidDesertNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Stony Wilderness - 2
    OverworldLv.28-305%MidSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    Stony Wilderness - 2
    OverworldLv.28-305%MidThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Stony Wilderness - 2
    OverworldLv.28-305%MidIntense Sun
    MODERATE
    Stony Wilderness - 2
    OverworldLv.28-305%MidSnowing
    MODERATE
    Stony Wilderness - 2
    OverworldLv.28-305%MidSandstorm
    MODERATE
    Stony Wilderness - 2
    OverworldLv.28-305%MidRaining
    MODERATE
    Stony Wilderness - 2
    OverworldLv.28-305%MidHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Stony Wilderness - 2
    OverworldLv.28-305%MidOvercast
    MODERATE
    Stony Wilderness - 2
    OverworldLv.28-305%MidNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Route 8
    OverworldLv.39-4110%LateRouteAll Weather
    MODERATE
  2. Braviary
    Step 2Braviary ✓
    Dusty Bowl - Flying
    OverworldLv.54100%PostNormal Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Dusty Bowl - Flying
    OverworldLv.54100%PostSnowstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Dusty Bowl - Flying
    OverworldLv.54100%PostThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Dusty Bowl - Flying
    OverworldLv.54100%PostIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Dusty Bowl - Flying
    OverworldLv.54100%PostSnowing
    EFFORTLESS
    Dusty Bowl - Flying
    OverworldLv.54100%PostSandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Dusty Bowl - Flying
    OverworldLv.54100%PostRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Dusty Bowl - Flying
    OverworldLv.54100%PostOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    Dusty Bowl - Flying
    OverworldLv.5498%PostHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    Lake of Outrage
    OverworldLv.55-5825%PostWaterNormal Weather
    EASY
    or evolve from Rufflet (Step 1)

  • Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Braviary. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker.

  • Braviary's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Kyurem (Ice), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

  • Rufflet evolves into Braviary at level 54. Braviary is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Rufflet. At 510 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.

  • 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 a physical attacker with 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.