Is Braviary Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Ultra Sun exclusive Normal/Flying with AbilitySheer Force and high Attack. Kahili uses one on her E4 team. Kukui fields one in the Title Defense rematch. Late evolution at level 54, but Braviary hits like a truck once it arrives.
Rufflet trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Rufflet has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Braviary has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Kiawe's typing presses Rufflet's defenses.
Rufflet has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Olivia's team hits Rufflet's weaknesses hard.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Rufflet here.
Acerola's typing presses Rufflet's defenses.
Nanu's team hits Rufflet's weaknesses hard.
Rufflet trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Hapu's typing presses Rufflet's defenses.
Molayne's team hits Braviary's weaknesses hard.
Braviary trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Braviary trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Braviary trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Braviary trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Rufflet on Route 3 (walking, Lv 10-13). Shaking/Bubbling spots.
Your Rufflet should hit Level 54 before you reach Lana, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Braviary in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 USUM
Step 1Catch RuffletRoute 3 - NorthLv.10-13GrassUltra SunRate 30%Shaking spot
Step 2Braviary ✓Poni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassUltra SunRate 30%Shaking spotor evolve from Rufflet (Step 1)
Braviary Weakness
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 |
What is Braviary Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Braviary
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Togedemaru ElectricSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Togedemaru builds →Wild Charge 2x72-85% Rollout 2x17-21% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x102-120%KO Ice Beam 2x27-32% Thunderbolt 2x27-32% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
 Aurorus RockIce | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Amaura (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Aurorus builds →Ice Beam 2x72-85% Stone Edge 2x65-77% Thunderbolt 2x48-56% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x145-171%KO Thunderbolt 2x21-24% Ice Beam 2x21-24% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x188-221%KO Thunderbolt 2x35-42% Ice Beam 2x35-42% | ||
 Xurkitree Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Aggron builds →Stone Edge 2x89-105%KO Thunderbolt 2x33-39% Ice Beam 2x33-39% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x127-149%KO | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x103-121%KO Ice Beam 2x27-32% Thunderbolt 2x27-32% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Xerneas can KO Braviary with Thunder (99-116%). Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (146-172%). Lapras's Ice Beam also KOs at 90-106%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFairyaura ItemPower Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Xerneas builds →Moonblast43-50% Focus Blast53-63% Thunder 2x99-116%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x146-172%KO Volt Switch 2x113-134%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Lapras builds →Surf45-53% Hydro Pump55-65% Ice Beam 2x90-106%KO | ||
Braviary Evolutions
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Braviary to get Rufflet eggs using 58 partners from the Flying egg group.
USUM Braviary Best Moveset
123 Attack at 80 Speed with AbilityDefiant raising Attack two stages when stats drop as a hidden ability. AbilitySheer Force boosts eligible moves by 30%%. Normal/Flying TermStab at real power. But 80 Speed falls behind faster threats. The moveset holds C-tier through Defiant punishing Intimidate and Defog on moderate Speed.
Best Build
Braviary best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Bulk Up
- Superpower
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
The more scars it has on its front, the more heroic it’s considered to be. Those with many scars on their back are mocked by the flock.
Known as “the hero of the skies,” this Pokémon is so proud and so brave that it will never retreat, even when it’s injured.
Braviary Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Braviary. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a support. Bravebird with Leftovers 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 a physical attacker with base 123 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Bravebird, Bulk Up, Superpower, and Roost. Bravebird leads at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves