Rookidee Best Moveset
Flying at 47 Attack and 57 Speed. AbilityBig Pecks prevents Defense drops. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset is two evolutions from Corviknight's Flying/Steel defensive dominance at S-Tier.
Rookidee was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. This was Rookidee's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Unnerve with Heavy-Duty Boots, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Rookidee best EVs are Defense and Speed
Pivot Moveset
- Tailwind
- Drill Peck
- Defog
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Rookidee was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Rookidee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Unnerve with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Tailwind
- Defog
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
Rookidee Weakness
Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Rookidee for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Rookidee Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Rookidee
Raikou can KO Rookidee with Thunderbolt (411-484%). Weavile threatens a KO with Ice Shard (126-149%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 331-389%.
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Raikou builds →Scald121-143%KO Thunderbolt 2x411-484%KO Volt Switch 2x320-377%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Weavile builds →Knock Off102-121%KO Ice Shard 2x126-149%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Terrakion builds →Close Combat99-116%KO Stone Edge 2x331-389%KO | ||
Evolution
Rookidee kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Corvisquire all the way to Corviknight. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 250 total stats over Rookidee. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Rookidee easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Shiny Rookidee
Paler blue Rookidee with a minor tint shift. The little bird is already a simple design, and the shiny doesn't push it anywhere interesting. At least the line improves as it evolves. Kind of.
Shiny Rookidee Odds & Hunting Methods
3 of 3 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Rookidee
Rookidee appears at decent spawn rates across 16 spots in early-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 Rookidee in SV
Rookidee is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-60 across 62 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Rookidee ✓East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.5-29OverworldRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into CorvisquireEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.18-38OverworldRate 9%East Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.18-38OverworldRate 9%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.18-38OverworldRate 9%East Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.18-38OverworldRate 9%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.18-38OverworldRate 9%East Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.18-38OverworldRate 9%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.18-38OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.18-38OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.18-38OverworldRate 9%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.18-38OverworldRate 6%East Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.18-38OverworldRate 6%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.18-38OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.18-38OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Rookidee (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into CorviknightThe Great Crater of PaldeaLv.18-60OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Corvisquire (Step 2)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Rookidee.
Rookidee flits through Lumiose City's Wild Zones as a tiny Flying-type overworld encounter, this little bird appearing between level 14 and 22 for trainers scouting the streets.
Where To Catch Rookidee in LZA
Rookidee is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 14-22. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into CorvisquireHyperspace Lumiose - Flying 3-StarLv.24-26GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Flying 4-StarLv.36-38GrassLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Rookidee (Step 1)
- Step 3Catch or Evolve into Corviknightor evolve from Corvisquire (Step 2)
High spawn rates in early-game routes across 7 locations. Rookidee is one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Rookidee in SwSh
Rookidee is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-65 across 86 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Rookidee ✓Route 3Lv.8-13GrassRate 35%All WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelLv.2-3OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRoute 1Lv.3-6OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRoute 2Lv.5-7OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRoute 2Lv.4-6GrassRate 25%All WeatherSlumbering WealdLv.2-3GrassRate 20%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 10%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%Overcast
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into CorvisquireGiant's Mirror - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 35%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 30%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%Heavy FogMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SnowingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%Intense SunHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 15%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SandstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 10%ThunderstormHammerlocke Hills - FlyingLv.36-39OverworldRate 40%All WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Snowingor evolve from Rookidee (Step 1)
- Step 3Catch or Evolve into CorviknightRoute 7Lv.28-40GrassRate 20%SnowstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%ThunderstormDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 20%SnowingSlumbering WealdLv.45-47GrassRate 20%All WeatherSlumbering Weald - High LevelLv.45-47OverworldRate 5%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 40%Normal WeatherLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 23%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 21%SandstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%RainingLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%SnowingLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 20%SnowstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 20%SandstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 20%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 15%SnowstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 15%ThunderstormGiant's CapLv.55-60Max RaidGigantamax, 4-5 star raidor evolve from Corvisquire (Step 2)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Rookidee.
Base Stats
You won't find a real weakness in Rookidee's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Tiny Bird Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Speed EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon is brave and reckless. The white markings around a Rookidee’s eyes intimidate fainthearted Pokémon.
Rookidee Guide
For a casual playthrough, Rookidee works as a placeholder. Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Corvisquire. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Rookidee has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Rookidee has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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