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.
Imbued with Gigantamax energy, its wings can whip up winds more forceful than any a hurricane could muster. The gusts blow everything away.
The eight feathers on its back are called blade birds, and they can launch off its body to attack foes independently.
Corviknight Weakness
FortressCorviknight'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.
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
Breed with Corviknight to get Rookidee eggs easily using 39 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Defog, Rock Smash, Roost and 4 more.
Pressure gives Corviknight passive value while it walls. Impish nature boosts Defense, HP-heavy investment EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Rocky Helmet keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Best Corviknight Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- U Turn
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Defog and Rock Smash from the egg pool give Corviknight something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 RookideeEFFORTLESSRoute 3SwordGrassLv.8-1335%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 3ShieldGrassLv.8-1335%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSSlumbering Weald - Low LevelShieldOverworldLv.2-330%EarlyForestAll WeatherEFFORTLESSSlumbering Weald - Low LevelSwordOverworldLv.2-330%EarlyForestAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 1ShieldOverworldLv.3-630%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 1SwordOverworldLv.3-630%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 2SwordOverworldLv.5-730%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 2ShieldOverworldLv.5-730%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 2SwordGrassLv.4-625%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 2ShieldGrassLv.4-625%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEASYSlumbering WealdShieldGrassLv.2-320%EarlyForestAll WeatherEASYSlumbering WealdSwordGrassLv.2-320%EarlyForestAll WeatherMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2810%MidOvercastMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidOvercast
Step 2Catch or Evolve CorvisquireEFFORTLESSGiant's Mirror - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidAll WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's Mirror - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidAll WeatherEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2835%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2835%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidOvercastEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidRainingEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidIntense SunEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidSnowingEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidRainingEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidSnowstormEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidSnowstormEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidIntense SunEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidSnowingEASYHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherEASYHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3015%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidSandstormMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidThunderstormMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidSandstormMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSHammerlocke Hills - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.36-3940%LateAll WeatherEFFORTLESSHammerlocke Hills - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.36-3940%LateAll WeatherMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterSnowingMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterSnowingMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterNormal Weatheror evolve from Rookidee (Step 1)
Step 3Corviknight ✓EASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.28-4020%MidRouteSnowstormEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.28-4020%MidRouteSnowstormEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteSnowingEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteNormal WeatherEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteSnowingEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteSandstormEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteSandstormEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteRainingEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteRainingEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteHeavy FogEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteThunderstormEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteHeavy FogEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteThunderstormEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteOvercastEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteIntense SunEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteOvercastEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteIntense SunEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteNormal WeatherEASYDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4520%LateSnowingEASYDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4520%LateSnowingEASYSlumbering WealdShieldGrassLv.45-4720%LateForestAll WeatherEASYSlumbering WealdSwordGrassLv.45-4720%LateForestAll WeatherMODERATESlumbering Weald - High LevelShieldOverworldLv.45-475%LateForestAll WeatherMODERATESlumbering Weald - High LevelSwordOverworldLv.45-475%LateForestAll WeatherEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5240%PostWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5240%PostWaterNormal WeatherEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5223%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5223%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5221%PostWaterSandstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterRainingEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterRainingEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterThunderstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterOvercastEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterIntense SunEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterOvercastEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterIntense SunEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterSnowingEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterSnowingEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterSandstormEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5220%PostWaterSnowstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5215%PostWaterThunderstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5215%PostWaterSnowstormor evolve from Corvisquire (Step 2)
We rate Corviknight A-Tier — a strong competitive pick. At 495 BST, it fits the support role. Base 105 Defense stands out.
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. Best used as a support.
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 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 VBW
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 VIIISwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A