Braviary Pokemon Guide

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Braviary Pokemon Guide

Braviary is a Normal / Flying-type Pokemon. This guide covers Braviary’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.

Normal type Pokemon icon
Flying type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Braviary

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Shiny Form

Shiny Braviary

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Regional Form

Hisuian Braviary

braviary-hisui

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Braviary guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Braviary Description

Braviary evolves from Rufflet. It is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon known for bravery, high physical power and a Hisuian regional form.

Competitive Overview

Is Braviary Good in Competitive?

Braviary can work in formats where its typing, abilities and movepool fit the team. Its best role changes depending on the game, available moves and competitive rules.

Use its best attacks, ability options and matchup advantages carefully, especially against Pokemon that target its weaknesses.

Braviary Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Braviary, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Braviary

National Dex

#0628

Type

Normal type Pokemon icon
Flying type Pokemon icon

Normal / Flying

Species

Valiant Pokemon

Height

4’11” / 1.5 m

150 cm

Weight

90.4 lbs / 41.0 kg

41.0 kg

Abilities

Keen Eye, Sheer Force, Defiant

Braviary Stats

Braviary’s stats shape how it performs across Pokemon games. Use the stat chart below to view its base stat spread.

Hp
100
Attack
123
Defense
75
Special Attack
57
Special Defense
75
Speed
80

Braviary Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Braviary can use several useful moves depending on the game, format and available move tutor or TM options.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Brave Bird

A powerful Flying-type attack and one of Braviary’s strongest options.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Return

A strong Normal-type attack in games where it is available.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Close Combat

Excellent coverage against Rock, Steel, Ice, Normal and Dark-type Pokemon.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Tailwind

Boosts team Speed support.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Crush Claw

A Normal-type move that can lower Defense.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Aerial Ace

Reliable Flying-type damage that does not miss.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Bulk Up

Boosts Attack and Defense for physical sets.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Shadow Claw

Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.

Braviary All Moves

Use the section below to view Braviary’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
StartSuperpower Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical120100
1Hone Claws Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status
1Leer Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
1Peck Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical35100
1Sky Attack Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical14090
1Wing Attack Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60100
18Tailwind Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
24Scary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
30Aerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60
36Slash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
42Whirlwind Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
48Crush Claw Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical7595
57Air Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
64Defog Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
72Thrash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAcrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
TMAerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60
TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMAir Cutter Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special6095
TMAir Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBrave Bird Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical120100
TMBulk Up Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Status
TMClose Combat Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical120100
TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TMDual Wingbeat Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical4090
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFeather Dance Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status100
TMFly Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical9095
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMHeat Wave Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special9590
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMHurricane Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special11070
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMIron Head Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical80100
TMMetal Claw Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical5095
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMReversal Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
TMShadow Claw Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical70100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMTailwind Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMU Turn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical70100
TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090

Braviary Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Braviary is a Normal / Flying-type Pokemon. Its typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities across Pokemon battles.

Type

Normal type Pokemon icon
Flying type Pokemon icon

Normal / Flying

Weaknesses

Electric type Pokemon icon
Ice type Pokemon icon
Rock type Pokemon icon

Electric, Ice, Rock

Resistances

Grass type Pokemon icon
Bug type Pokemon icon

Grass, Bug

Immunity

Ground type Pokemon icon
Ghost type Pokemon icon

Ground, Ghost

Braviary Abilities

Braviary’s abilities can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Keen Eye

Keen Eye is one of Braviary’s available abilities. Its value depends on the game, ruleset and team role.

Sheer Force

Sheer Force is one of Braviary’s available abilities. Its value depends on the game, ruleset and team role.

Defiant

Defiant is one of Braviary’s available abilities. Its value depends on the game, ruleset and team role.

Braviary Evolution

Braviary’s evolution line and related forms are shown below.

Stage 1

Rufflet

Normal type Pokemon icon
Flying type Pokemon icon
rufflet

Starting form

Stage 2

Braviary

Normal type Pokemon icon
Flying type Pokemon icon
braviary

Evolves from Rufflet at Level 54

Regional Form

Hisuian Braviary

Psychic type Pokemon icon
Flying type Pokemon icon
braviary-hisui

Hisuian Braviary is a Psychic and Flying-type regional form

Where to Find Braviary in Pokemon Games

Braviary’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the dropdowns below for generation-by-generation location notes.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Braviary
Pokemon Red Not available in this game.
Pokemon Blue Not available in this game.
Pokemon Yellow Not available in this game.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Braviary
Pokemon Gold Not available in this game.
Pokemon Silver Not available in this game.
Pokemon Crystal Not available in this game.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Braviary
Pokemon Ruby Not available in this game.
Pokemon Sapphire Not available in this game.
Pokemon Emerald Not available in this game.
Pokemon FireRed Not available in this game.
Pokemon LeafGreen Not available in this game.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Braviary
Pokemon Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Platinum Not available in this game.
Pokemon HeartGold Not available in this game.
Pokemon SoulSilver Not available in this game.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Braviary
Pokemon Black Usually obtained through catching, evolving or trading depending on the version.
Pokemon White Usually obtained through catching, evolving or trading depending on the version.
Pokemon Black 2 Usually obtained through catching, evolving or trading depending on the version.
Pokemon White 2 Usually obtained through catching, evolving or trading depending on the version.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Braviary
Pokemon X Trade or transfer from another game unless available through special encounters.
Pokemon Y Trade or transfer from another game unless available through special encounters.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Trade or transfer from another game.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Braviary
Pokemon Sun Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Moon Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Braviary
Pokemon Sword Available through encounter, evolution, DLC or transfer depending on species and version.
Pokemon Shield Available through encounter, evolution, DLC or transfer depending on species and version.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Available as Hisuian Braviary by evolving Rufflet in Hisui.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Braviary
Pokemon Scarlet Available through encounter, evolution or transfer depending on species and version.
Pokemon Violet Available through encounter, evolution or transfer depending on species and version.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Braviary
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Hisuian Braviary

Hisuian Braviary is Braviary’s Psychic and Flying-type regional form from Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

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This form changes Braviary from Normal / Flying to Psychic / Flying and gives the line special Hisui-region coverage.

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Braviary FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Braviary. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Braviary?

Braviary is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon.

What is Braviary weak against?

Braviary is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves.

What does Braviary evolve from?

Evolves from Rufflet at Level 54

What are Braviary’s abilities?

Braviary’s abilities are Keen Eye, Sheer Force, Defiant.

What are Braviary’s best moves?

Braviary’s best moves often include Brave Bird, Return, Close Combat, Tailwind.

Is Braviary good in Pokemon?

Braviary can be useful depending on the game, format, moves and ability choices.

How do you get Braviary?

Braviary’s availability changes by game. Check the locations section for generation-by-generation availability.

Does Braviary have a Mega Evolution?

Braviary does not currently have a Mega Evolution.



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