Braviary: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP100175–207310–404

Atk123128–192225–379

Def7585–139139–273

SpA5769–119107–234

SpD7585–139139–273

Spe8090–145148–284

Total510Higher than 75% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

NormalFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

ElectricIceRock

Resists

½×

BugGrass

Immune to

0×

GhostGround

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 80); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Braviary outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
Everything about Keen Eye →
Other Pokémon with Keen Eye 38
Pidgey Pidgeotto Pidgeot Spearow Fearow Farfetch’d Hitmonchan Sentret Furret Hoothoot Noctowl Sneasel Skarmory Wingull Pelipper Sableye Starly Glameow Stunky Skuntank Chatot Skorupi Drapion Patrat Watchog Ducklett Swanna Rufflet Espurr Meowstic Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Rockruff Lycanroc Rookidee Corvisquire Bombirdier
This Pokémon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3× power; nullifies the effects.
Everything about Sheer Force →
Other Pokémon with Sheer Force 31
Nidoqueen Nidoking Krabby Kingler Tauros Totodile Croconaw Feraligatr Steelix Makuhita Hariyama Mawile Mega Camerupt Trapinch Bagon Cranidos Rampardos Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Darmanitan Druddigon Rufflet Landorus Toucannon Cufant Copperajah Kleavor Yellow Plumage Squawkabilly Cetoddle Cetitan
This Pokémon's Attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
Everything about Defiant →
Other Pokémon with Defiant 15
Mankey Primeape Farfetch’d Galarian Zapdos Purugly Pawniard Bisharp Tornadus Thundurus Passimian Obstagoon Falinks Annihilape Kingambit Ogerpon

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

9.71% of teams · rank #23 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe
Tera Type: Normal

Brave Bird
Close Combat
Defog
Giga Impact

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players7.68%
Rated 1500+8.62%
Rated 1630+9.71%
Rated 1760+2.28%

Usage by month

Oct 20259.71%

Moves

Items

Abilities

92.3%
7.7%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe40.2%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe17.5%
Adamant 76 HP / 252 Atk / 180 Spe11.8%
Adamant 120 HP / 252 Atk / 136 Spe10.6%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe4.1%

Tera types

Normal67.3%
Fighting12.8%
Flying6.2%
Ground4.5%

Common teammates

Overqwil43.4%
Dudunsparce41.1%
Bellibolt40.2%
Scyther39.8%
Hariyama38.3%
Tornadus21.9%
Vileplume19.7%
Tsareena17.1%

Evolution

#0627RuffletNormalFlying
1. Level 54
  #0628BraviaryNormalFlying
2. Level 54
  #0628Hisuian BraviaryPsychicFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoSuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

1Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1Sky AttackCharges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit.FlyingPhys14090%5

1Wing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

18TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

24Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

30Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

36SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20

42WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

48Crush Claw50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.NormalPhys7595%10

57Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

64Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.FlyingStatus——15

72ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20

TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20

TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

Biology

Design & origin

Braviary is based on the bald eagle. Its colour scheme may also be inspired by the red, white and blue of the flag of the United States. Additionally, its design may be influenced by Native American culture, which is apparently reflected in the feathers on its head, resembling war bonnets.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Valiant Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Red

: —

Original Unova#134Updated Unova#110Original Alola#076Original Melemele#076Original Poni#027Updated Alola#090Updated Melemele#090Updated Poni#036Galar#282Isle of Armor#180Hisui#222Paldea#366Blueberry#033

Screaming a bloodcurdling battle cry, this huge and ferocious bird Pokémon goes out on the hunt. It blasts lakes with shock waves, then scoops up any prey that float to the water's surface.
Legends: Arceus
Because this Pokémon is hotheaded and belligerent, it’s Corviknight that’s taken the role of transportation in Galar.
Shield
Known for its bravery and pride, this majestic Pokémon is often seen as a motif for various kinds of emblems.
Sword
Known as “the hero of the skies,” this Pokémon is so proud and so brave that it will never retreat, even when it’s injured.
Ultra Moon
The more scars it has on its front, the more heroic it’s considered to be. Those with many scars on their back are mocked by the flock.
Ultra Sun
It’s thought that people disturbed their habitats in the past, so Braviary banded together to fight back.
Moon
With its brave disposition, it fears nothing—not even death. Ancient Alolan people respected it, referring to it as “the hero of the sky.”
Sun
For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers.
White
They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English: Braviary
Japanese: ウォーグル
Japanese (romaji): Warrgle
Korean: 워글
Chinese (Traditional): 勇士雄鷹
Chinese (Simplified): 勇士雄鹰
French: Gueriaigle
German: Washakwil
Spanish: Braviary
Italian: Braviary

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 Atk
: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 179
: Slow

Breeding

: Flying
: ♂ 100%♀ 0%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Rufflet: Level 54.

Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword 11 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dusty BowlFlying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 54–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Ultra Sun 1 area

Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

Sun 1 area

Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

White 2 1 area

Road 4Static encounter · Lv 25

White 2 areas

Road 11Walking in dark grass · Lv 58–60
Village BridgeWalking in dark grass · Lv 58–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.