Utility
Balanced
495Average
67Moderate
BTier

Poison and Ground moves don't affect Corviknight at all — that's the advantage of Flying/Steel typing. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Known as the Raven Pokemon. The stat spread favors raw physical power.

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.

Base Stats
495Above
HP98
B
Attack87
C
Defense105
B
Sp. Atk53
D
Sp. Def85
C
Speed67
C
Total495
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Corviknight yields +3 Def
HPAtkDef+3SpASpDSpe
Details
Catch45ChallengingMedium Slow1.06M XP2.2m / 7'03"75kg / 165.3 lbs248Base XP
Pokedex Entries

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.

Scarlet

Although its wings have partly turned to steel and become heavy as a result, this Pokémon flies through the skies with ease.

Violet

Corviknight Weakness

Fortress

Corviknight's Flying/Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Electric moves. 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.

4xCriticali
None
¼xResisti
0xImmunei
2Weak
8Resist
2Immune
Scorei+12
Abilities
PressureIncreases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
UnnervePrevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Mirror ArmorHAReflects any stat-lowering effects.

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.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Rookidee
Flying
Corviknight
FlyingSteel
HP
38
68+30
98+30
ATK
47
67+20
87+20
DEF
35
55+20
105+50
SP.ATK
33
43+10
53+10
SP.DEF
35
55+20
85+30
SPE
57
77+20
67-10
BST
245D-Tier
365D-Tier+120
495B-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Physical
Physical
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed with Corviknight to get Rookidee eggs easily from the Flying egg group.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body

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

Wall
Ability
Pressure
Item
Rocky HelmetPUNISH
Nature
Impish+DEF
EVs

Best Corviknight Moveset

  • RoostRecovery
  • DefogUtility
  • U Turn
  • Body Press

Recommended Teammates

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Iron Defense
15Steel
Lv 1
Leer
10030Normal
Lv 1
Peck
3510035Flying
Lv 1
Screech
8540Normal
Lv 10
Gust
4010035Flying
Lv 14
Take Down
908520Normal
Lv 18
Wing Attack
6010035Flying
Lv 20
Taunt
10020Dark
Lv 24
Air Slash
759515Flying
Lv 27
Feather Dance
10015Flying
Lv 32
Swagger
8515Normal
Lv 36
Slash
7010020Normal
Lv 42
Dual Wingbeat
409010Flying
Lv 47
Brave Bird
12010015Flying
Lv 53
Heavy Slam
10010Steel

TM Moves

Src
TM22
Aerial Ace
6020Flying
TM47
Agility
30Psychic
TM33
Body Slam
8510015Normal
TM11
Bulk Up
20Fighting
TM91
Curse
10Ghost
TM56
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
TM134
Dual Wingbeat
409010Flying
TM35
Endure+4
10Normal
TM109
Facade
7010020Normal
TM84
Flash Cannon
8010010Steel
TM43
Fly
909515Flying
TM55
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM79
Hurricane
1107010Flying
TM44
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM80
Iron Defense
15Steel
TM58
Iron Head
8010015Steel
TM16
Light Screen
30Psychic
TM126
Magnet Bomb
6020Steel
TM83
Nasty Plot
20Dark
TM119
Ominous Wind
601005Ghost
TM17
Protect+4
10Normal
TM145
Razor Wind
8010010Normal
TM31
Reflect
20Psychic
TM04
Rock Smash
4010015Fighting
TM153
Sky Attack
140905Flying
TM157
Steel Beam
140955Steel
TM85
Substitute
10Normal
TM139
Swagger
8515Normal
TM27
Swift
6020Normal
TM95
Taunt
10020Dark
TM82
U-turn
7010020Bug
TM103
Work Up
30Normal

Egg Moves

Corviknight doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Corviknight can't learn any Tutor moves

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

  1. Rookidee
    Step 1Obtain Rookidee

    Catch in the wild in:

    Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.

    Also found in:

  2. Corvisquire
    Step 2Evolve into Corvisquire

    Catch in the wild in:

    Also found in:

  3. Corviknight
    Step 3Corviknight
  • 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.

  • Watch for Arcanine (Fire) and Regieleki (Electric) when using Corviknight. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • Corvisquire evolves into Corviknight at level 38. Corviknight is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Rookidee. At 495 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.

  • 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.

  • Corviknight can be found in Legends: Z-A, Scarlet & Violet, and Sword & Shield.

Since debuting in Sword & Shield, Corviknight has appeared in 3 titles over 2 generations. Along the way, it received a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.

  • Gen IYYellow box art
    Yellow
  • Gen IRB
    Red & Blue box artRed & Blue box art
    Red & Blue
  • Gen IIGS
    Gold & Silver box artGold & Silver box art
    Gold & Silver
  • Gen IICCrystal box art
    Crystal
  • Gen IIIRS
    Ruby & Sapphire box artRuby & Sapphire box art
    Ruby & Sapphire
  • Gen IIIFRLG
    FireRed & LeafGreen box artFireRed & LeafGreen box art
    FireRed & LeafGreen
  • Gen IIIEEmerald box art
    Emerald
  • Gen IVPtPlatinum box art
    Platinum
  • Gen IVHGSS
    HeartGold & SoulSilver box artHeartGold & SoulSilver box art
    HeartGold & SoulSilver
  • Gen IVDP
    Diamond & Pearl box artDiamond & Pearl box art
    Diamond & Pearl
  • Gen VBW
    Black & White box artBlack & White box art
    Black & White
  • Gen VB2W2
    Black 2 & White 2 box artBlack 2 & White 2 box art
    Black 2 & White 2
  • Gen VIXY
    X & Y box artX & Y box art
    X & Y
  • Gen VIORAS
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box artOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box art
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
  • Gen VIIUSUM
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon box artUltra Sun & Ultra Moon box art
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
  • Gen VIISM
    Sun & Moon box artSun & Moon box art
    Sun & Moon
  • Gen VIILGPE
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee box artLet's Go Pikachu & Eevee box art
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
  • Gen VIIISwSh
    DebutGigantamax
    Sword & Shield box artSword & Shield box art
    Sword & Shield
  • Gen VIIIPLALegends: Arceus box art
    Legends: Arceus
  • Gen VIIIBDSP
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box artBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box art
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
  • Gen IXSV
    Scarlet & Violet box artScarlet & Violet box art
    Scarlet & Violet
  • Gen IXLZALegends: Z-A box art
    Legends: Z-A