Stats & Training
Rufflet's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Attack EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It stands up to massive opponents, not out of courage, but out of recklessness. But that is how it gets stronger.
It stands up to massive opponents, not out of courage, but out of recklessness. But that is how it gets stronger.
Rufflet Weakness
Rufflet's Normal/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock. It shrugs off Ground and Ghost-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x167-197%KO Rock Slide 2x126-149%KO Rock Tomb 2x101-120%KO Smack Down 2x84-99% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Magnezone builds →Thunder 2x184-217%KO Discharge 2x135-159%KO Spark 2x66-79% Charge Beam 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Lairon builds →Rock Slide 2x93-110%KO Rock Tomb 2x75-89% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x209-246%KO Rock Slide 2x106-124%KO Rock Tomb 2x86-101%KO Smack Down 2x72-85% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x130-153%KO Rock Slide 2x98-116%KO Rock Tomb 2x79-93% Rock Throw 2x66-79% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x44-53% Thunder Shock 2x56-66% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x75-89% Rock Tomb 2x62-73% Smack Down 2x49-59% Rock Blast 2x27-33% | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x52-62% Thunder Shock 2x42-49% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Emolga builds →Spark 2x70-82% Shock Wave 2x65-76% Thunder Shock 2x44-53% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x42-50% Thunder Shock 2x52-62% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x72-85% Rock Tomb 2x57-68% Smack Down 2x50-59% Rock Blast 2x27-32% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x50-59% Discharge 2x75-88% Thunder Shock 2x39-47% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x63-76% Rock Slide 2x102-120%KO Rock Tomb 2x82-97% Smack Down 2x69-81% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x55-65% Rock Tomb 2x44-52% Rock Throw 2x37-44% Smack Down 2x37-44% | ||
 Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Nosepass builds →Power Gem 2x59-70% Discharge 2x39-47% Rock Slide 2x55-65% Spark 2x32-38% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x75-89% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x42-50% Thunder Shock 2x53-63% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 2x140-165%KO Power Gem 2x64-75% Rock Slide 2x105-124%KO Rock Tomb 2x85-101%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x74-88% Rock Slide 2x56-66% Rock Tomb 2x45-54% Rock Throw 2x38-45% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x76-90% Rock Tomb 2x61-73% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x129-152%KO Rock Slide 2x98-116%KO Rock Tomb 2x78-92% Rock Throw 2x65-77% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x141-167%KO Discharge 2x104-122%KO Spark 2x41-49% Charge Beam 2x65-77% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x126-149%KO Rock Tomb 2x101-120%KO Smack Down 2x84-99% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 2x141-166%KO Power Gem 2x65-77% Rock Slide 2x106-124%KO Rock Tomb 2x86-101%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x74-87% Rock Slide 2x56-66% Rock Tomb 2x46-54% Rock Throw 2x39-46% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x77-91% Rock Tomb 2x61-72% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x130-153%KO Rock Slide 2x98-116%KO Rock Tomb 2x79-93% Rock Throw 2x66-79% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion can KO Rufflet with Stone Edge (201-237%). Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (200-236%). Mamoswine's Ice Shard also KOs at 134-158%.
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Terrakion builds →Close Combat121-142%KO Stone Edge 2x201-237%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x200-236%KO Flash Cannon89-105%KO Volt Switch 2x156-184%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rufflet View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x134-158%KO Superpower133-157%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Rufflet evolves into Braviary. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Rufflet. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Rufflet with 45 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Black 2 & White 2 Rufflet Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Rufflet develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Brave Bird and Thrash show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Rufflet Locations
Rufflet tops out at moderate rates across 2 locations in endgame routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Rufflet in Black 2 & White 2
Rufflet Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Rufflet isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Braviary to unlock its full potential. At 350 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Sheer Force on Rufflet. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Rufflet also gets Keen Eye and Hustle, but they don't compare.
In Black 2 & White 2, Rufflet fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 83 Attack. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
In Black 2 & White 2, Rufflet does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Braviary before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Rufflet has appeared in 9 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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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 5BWDebut
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 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves