Bulk defines Corviknight's stat line. Defense and HP anchor the defensive side, but Sp. Atk can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 3 Defense EVs.
Corviknight can’t serve as a taxi service in Paldea because the Pokémon’s natural predators will attack it while it flies, endangering the customer.
Although its wings have partly turned to steel and become heavy as a result, this Pokémon flies through the skies with ease.
Corviknight's Flying/Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Electric. It shrugs off Poison and Ground-type attacks completely. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Corviknight's overall bulk (98/105/85) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Flying, Psychic, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Ground |
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Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves View Ting-Lu builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Corviknight View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin4-5% U Turn2-2% Knock Off7-9% Draco Meteor18-21% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Corviknight View Hitmontop builds →Rapid Spin4-5% Close Combat29-35% Mach Punch10-12% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Corviknight View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin4-5% Knock Off11-14% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Corviknight View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin4-5% Knock Off11-14% | ||
End of the line. Corviknight caps a three-stage chain that started at Rookidee. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. Defense grew the most through evolution (+70 over Rookidee), and Corviknight peaks at 495 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Pressure gives Corviknight passive value while it walls. Impish nature boosts Defense, max HP and Defense EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Rocky Helmet keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Corviknight best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- U Turn
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
- Roost
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Body Press
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- U Turn
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
- Roost
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Body Press
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- U Turn
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Corviknight. TMs unlock Dark and Normal coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Steel Beam and Brave Bird into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Corviknight. TMs unlock Normal and Ghost coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Sky Attack and Steel Beam into something with actual range.
The natural movepool does the job, but Defog and Rock Smash from the egg pool give Corviknight something extra.
Corviknight starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Corviknight in Scarlet & Violet
Rookidee is your first catch on the way to Corviknight. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-60 across 62 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RookideeEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.5-29 Route15%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve CorvisquireEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area One) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area One) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route9%MidEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route6%MidEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route6%MidEast Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route6%MidEast Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route6%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route6%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-38 Route6%Midor evolve from Rookidee (Step 1)
Step 3Corviknight ✓The Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.18-606%MidThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.18-606%MidThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.18-606%MidThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.18-606%Midor evolve from Corvisquire (Step 2)
Corviknight isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Rookidee from Sword or Scarlet. The evolution path from Rookidee to Corviknight is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Corviknight in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain RookideeCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Evolve into Corvisquire
Step 3Corviknight ✓
high spawn rates across 42 locations for Corviknight in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Corviknight in Sword & Shield
The path to Corviknight starts with Rookidee at Lv. 2-65 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch RookideeRoute 3SwordGrass Lv.8-13 Route35%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3ShieldGrass Lv.8-13 Route35%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelShieldOverworld Lv.2-3 Forest30%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelSwordOverworld Lv.2-3 Forest30%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 1ShieldOverworld Lv.3-6 Route30%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 1SwordOverworld Lv.3-6 Route30%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 2SwordOverworld Lv.5-7 Route30%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 2ShieldOverworld Lv.5-7 Route30%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 2SwordGrass Lv.4-6 Route25%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 2ShieldGrass Lv.4-6 Route25%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering WealdShieldGrass Lv.2-3 Forest20%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering WealdSwordGrass Lv.2-3 Forest20%EarlyAll WeatherMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2810%MidOvercastMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidOvercast
Step 2Catch or Evolve CorvisquireGiant's Mirror - FlyingSwordOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidAll WeatherGiant's Mirror - FlyingShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidAll WeatherMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2835%MidNormal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2835%MidNormal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidOvercastMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidOvercastMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidRainingMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSnowingMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidRainingMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSnowstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSnowstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidThunderstormHammerlocke Hills - FlyingSwordOverworld Lv.36-3940%LateAll WeatherHammerlocke Hills - FlyingShieldOverworld Lv.36-3940%LateAll WeatherBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowingBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowingBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostNormal Weatheror evolve from Rookidee (Step 1)
Step 3Corviknight ✓Route 7ShieldGrass Lv.28-40 Route20%MidSnowstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.28-40 Route20%MidSnowstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateSnowingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateNormal WeatherRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateSnowingRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateSandstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateSandstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateRainingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateRainingRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateHeavy FogRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateThunderstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateHeavy FogRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateThunderstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateOvercastRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateIntense SunRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateOvercastRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateIntense SunRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateNormal WeatherDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4520%LateSnowingDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4520%LateSnowingSlumbering WealdShieldGrass Lv.45-47 Forest20%LateAll WeatherSlumbering WealdSwordGrass Lv.45-47 Forest20%LateAll WeatherSlumbering Weald - High LevelShieldOverworld Lv.45-47 Forest5%LateAll WeatherSlumbering Weald - High LevelSwordOverworld Lv.45-47 Forest5%LateAll WeatherLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water40%PostNormal WeatherLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water40%PostNormal WeatherLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water23%PostHeavy FogLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water23%PostHeavy FogLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water21%PostSandstormLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water20%PostRainingLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water20%PostRainingLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water20%PostThunderstormLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water20%PostOvercastLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water20%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water20%PostOvercastLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water20%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water20%PostSnowingLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water20%PostSnowingLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water20%PostSandstormLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water20%PostSnowstormLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water15%PostThunderstormLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water15%PostSnowstormor evolve from Corvisquire (Step 2)
We rate Corviknight B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 495 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 105 Defense stands out.
Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. That's the one you want on Corviknight. Mirror Armor is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Unnerve works too if your team needs something different.
At base 67 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Corviknight is leaning toward the physical side (base 87 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Run Roost, Defog, U Turn, and Bodypress on Corviknight. Roost is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Since debuting in Sword & Shield, Corviknight has appeared in 3 titles over 3 generations. Along the way, it received a Gigantamax 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 5BW

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 8SwShDebutGigantamax

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

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