Corvisquire's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Sp. Atk trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 2 Speed EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It’s said that the reason behind Corvisquire’s high level of intelligence is the large size of its brain relative to those of other bird Pokémon.
This intelligent Pokémon will quickly learn how to use any tool it can hold in its beak or its talons.
Type-wise, Corvisquire takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Rhyperior can KO Corvisquire with Stone Edge (96-113%). Kyurem's Draco Meteor hits Corvisquire for 54-63%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 139-163%.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x16-19% Draco Meteor54-63% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off45-53% Stone Edge 2x139-163%KO Pursuit28-33% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon54-64% Volt Switch 2x95-112%KO Thunderbolt 2x122-143%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x47-55% Shadow Ball27-32% Thunderbolt 2x60-71% | ||
Corvisquire is the middle stage between Rookidee and Corviknight. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+30), but there's still another 130 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Corvisquire to get Rookidee eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
spread EVs and Sassy nature turn Corvisquire into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Eviolite brings a bulk boost that only works before full evolution for the long game, and the moveset handles sustain. Unnerve fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Corvisquire best EVs are Defense and HP
Pivot Moveset
- Tailwind
- Defog
- U Turn
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Tailwind
- Defog
- U Turn
- Taunt
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Tailwind
- Brave Bird
- Defog
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Corvisquire's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Brave Bird and Hurricane, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Dark and Normal coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Corvisquire develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Brave Bird show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Breeding's the move. Defog and Rock Smash give Corvisquire options it can't learn any other way, and Dark and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Sky Attack and Brave Bird. The egg moves push it further.
A solid number of locations for Corvisquire with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Corvisquire in Scarlet & Violet
To get Corvisquire, start by catching Rookidee through walking encounters at Lv. 5-38. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 2Corvisquire ✓East 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)
Corvisquire isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Rookidee from Sword or Scarlet. The evolution path from Rookidee to Corvisquire is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Corvisquire in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Rookidee
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
- Step 2Corvisquire ✓
Corvisquire appears at high spawn rates across 28 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Corvisquire in Sword & Shield
Rookidee is your first catch on the way to Corvisquire. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-65 across 42 total spots in the chain.
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 2Corvisquire ✓Giant'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)
Corvisquire isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Corviknight to unlock its full potential. At 365 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Rookidee evolves into Corvisquire at level 18. Corvisquire evolves into Corviknight at level 38. Corvisquire is a middle-stage evolution in the Rookidee line.
Keen Eye is the go-to ability for Corvisquire. It prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its hidden ability Big Pecks can work in specific setups. Unnerve is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Corvisquire fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 67 Attack). Base 77 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Corvisquire has appeared in 3 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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