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.
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 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.
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.
For a physical attacker, Braviary wants max Attack without Speed EVs and Aguavberry. The Adamant nature tilts toward physical duty, and Defiant contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Braviary Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
- Protect
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
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 RuffletEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - NorthGrassLv.10-1330%EarlyRouteShaking spot
Step 2Braviary ✓EFFORTLESSPoni Plains - NorthGrassLv.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 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