Rufflet Pokemon Guide

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Rufflet Pokemon Guide

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

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Flying type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Rufflet

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Shiny Form

Shiny Rufflet

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Rufflet 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.

Rufflet Description

Rufflet is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon that evolves into Braviary. It is known for its brave personality and physical attacking style.

Competitive Overview

Is Rufflet Good in Competitive?

Rufflet 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.

Rufflet Quick Facts

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

Name

Rufflet

National Dex

#0627

Type

Normal type Pokemon icon
Flying type Pokemon icon

Normal / Flying

Species

Eaglet Pokemon

Height

1’08” / 0.5 m

50 cm

Weight

23.1 lbs / 10.5 kg

10.5 kg

Abilities

Keen Eye, Sheer Force, Hustle

Rufflet Stats

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

Hp
70
Attack
83
Defense
50
Special Attack
37
Special Defense
50
Speed
60

Rufflet Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Rufflet 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 with recoil damage.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Aerial Ace

Reliable Flying-type damage that does not miss.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Crush Claw

A Normal-type attack that can lower Defense.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Superpower

Strong Fighting-type coverage in games where available.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Slash

A physical Normal-type move with increased critical-hit chance.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Tailwind

Supports the team by increasing Speed.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Hone Claws

Boosts Attack and accuracy.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Wing Attack

A simple Flying-type attack for earlier stages.

Rufflet All Moves

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

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Leer Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
1Peck Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical35100
6Hone Claws Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status
12Wing 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
55Air Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
60Defog Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
66Thrash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
72Brave Bird Flying type Pokemon icon Flying 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
TMHeat Wave Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special9590
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMHurricane Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special11070
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
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
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Rock Smash Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical40100
Roost Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status

Rufflet Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Rufflet 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

Rufflet Abilities

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

Keen Eye

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

Sheer Force

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

Hustle

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

Rufflet Evolution

Rufflet’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 Evolution

Hisuian Braviary

Psychic type Pokemon icon
Flying type Pokemon icon
braviary-hisui

In Hisui, Rufflet evolves into Hisuian Braviary at Level 54

Where to Find Rufflet in Pokemon Games

Rufflet’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 Rufflet
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 Rufflet
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 Rufflet
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 Rufflet
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 Rufflet
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 Rufflet
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 Rufflet
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 Rufflet
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 Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Rufflet
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 Rufflet
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Rufflet FAQ

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

What type is Rufflet?

Rufflet is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon.

What is Rufflet weak against?

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

What does Rufflet evolve from?

Evolves from Rufflet at Level 54

What are Rufflet’s abilities?

Rufflet’s abilities are Keen Eye, Sheer Force, Hustle.

What are Rufflet’s best moves?

Rufflet’s best moves often include Brave Bird, Aerial Ace, Crush Claw, Superpower.

Is Rufflet good in Pokemon?

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

How do you get Rufflet?

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

Does Rufflet have a Mega Evolution?

Rufflet does not currently have a Mega Evolution.



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