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Rookidee is a Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8, known as the first stage of the Corviknight evolution line. This guide covers Rookidee’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Rookidee guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Rookidee is a small Flying-type Pokemon that evolves into Corvisquire and then Corviknight. It is known for its brave nature, early-route availability and role as the starting form of one of Galar’s most recognizable bird Pokemon.
Competitive Overview
Rookidee is usually used as an early-game Pokemon or as the first step toward Corviknight. Its Speed, Flying typing and access to useful moves like Pluck, Drill Peck and Roost make it useful during a playthrough.
Rookidee’s biggest strengths are its evolution line, useful abilities and early availability. Its main drawbacks are low base stats and weaknesses to Electric, Ice and Rock-type moves before it evolves.
Here are the key facts to know about Rookidee, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Rookidee
National Dex
#0821
Type
Flying
Species
Tiny Bird Pokemon
Height
0’08” / 0.2 m
20 cm
Weight
4.0 lbs / 1.8 kg
1.8 kg
Abilities
Keen Eye, Unnerve, Big Pecks
Rookidee has low first-stage stats but usable Speed for early-game battles. Its main value comes from evolving into Corvisquire at Level 18 and then Corviknight at Level 38.
Rookidee has a useful early-game movepool with Flying, Dark, Normal and support options. These are some of Rookidee’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Flying-type attack that can also eat the target’s held Berry.
A basic Flying-type move that Rookidee can use early in a playthrough.
A strong Flying-type move that gives Rookidee better offensive pressure when available.
A Dark-type move that becomes stronger after stat boosts.
A setup move that raises Attack and accuracy.
A multi-hit Normal-type move that can deal repeated chip damage.
A recovery move that helps Rookidee stay on the field longer.
A useful utility move that prevents opponents from using status moves.
Rookidee can learn Flying, Normal, Dark, Fighting and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Rookidee’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Rookidee is a Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it weaknesses to Electric, Ice and Rock-type moves, resistances to Fighting, Bug and Grass-type moves and an immunity to Ground-type moves.
Type
Flying
Weaknesses
Electric, Ice, Rock
Resistances
Fighting, Bug, Grass
Immunity
Ground
Rookidee’s abilities help it avoid accuracy drops, pressure opponents with Berries or resist Defense-lowering effects depending on the game and format.
Prevents Rookidee’s accuracy from being lowered. This can help it keep attacking reliably during regular play.
Prevents opposing Pokemon from eating Berries while Rookidee is on the field.
Prevents Rookidee’s Defense from being lowered. This can help against moves or abilities that try to weaken its physical bulk.
Rookidee evolves into Corvisquire at Level 18, and Corvisquire evolves into Corviknight at Level 38. The full Rookidee evolution line is Rookidee, Corvisquire and Corviknight.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Rookidee at Level 18
Stage 3
Evolves from Corvisquire at Level 38
Rookidee’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It was introduced in Generation 8 and is commonly found early in Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
| Game | Where to Find Rookidee |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rookidee |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rookidee |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rookidee |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rookidee |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rookidee |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rookidee |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rookidee |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Routes 1, 2 and 3, Slumbering Weald and Motostoke Riverbank. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Routes 1, 2 and 3, Slumbering Weald and Motostoke Riverbank. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Rookidee |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in East Province Areas One, Two and Three, and South Province Areas Three and Five. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found in East Province Areas One, Two and Three, and South Province Areas Three and Five. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Rookidee |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Rookidee. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Rookidee is a Flying-type Pokemon.
Rookidee is weak to Electric, Ice and Rock-type moves.
Rookidee evolves into Corvisquire at Level 18, and Corvisquire evolves into Corviknight at Level 38.
Rookidee’s abilities are Keen Eye, Unnerve and Big Pecks.
Rookidee’s best moves often include Pluck, Peck, Drill Peck, Power Trip, Hone Claws, Fury Attack, Roost and Taunt.
Rookidee is useful early in a playthrough, but its biggest value is evolving into Corvisquire and then Corviknight.
Rookidee can be found early in Pokemon Sword and Shield, and in several East and South Province areas in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
No, Rookidee does not currently have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form.
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