No. 0821

Rookidee

Tiny Bird Pokémon

Official art

Rookidee is a Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Electric and Ice, with a base stat total of 245. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Flying

Height: 0.2 m 0′08″
Weight: 1.8 kg 4.0 lbs
Base stat total: 245 Higher than 4% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VIII Sword & Shield

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

Jumping nimbly about, this small-bodied Pokémon takes advantage of even the slightest opportunity to disorient larger opponents.

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Base stats

HP38113–145186–280

Atk4760–10889–212

Def3549–9567–185

SpA3347–9363–181

SpD3549–9567–185

Spe5769–119107–234

Total245Higher than 4% 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: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

ElectricIceRock

Resists

½×

BugFightingGrass

Immune to

0×

Ground

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGhostSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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 57); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+119Max109No SP77Min69Scarf178Tailwind238

At max Speed, Rookidee outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Rookidee against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
119		Rookidee · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
109		Rookidee · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
77		Rookidee · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 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 Braviary Espurr Meowstic Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Rockruff Lycanroc Corvisquire Bombirdier
While this Pokémon is active, it prevents opposing Pokémon from using their Berries.
Everything about Unnerve →
Other Pokémon with Unnerve 24
Ekans Arbok Meowth Persian Aerodactyl Mewtwo Ursaring Houndour Houndoom Tyranitar Masquerain Vespiquen Joltik Galvantula Axew Fraxure Haxorus Litleo Pyroar Bewear Corvisquire Corviknight Calyrex Ursaluna
Prevents other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's Defense .
Everything about Big Pecks →
Other Pokémon with Big Pecks 14
Pidgey Pidgeotto Pidgeot Chatot Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Ducklett Swanna Vullaby Mandibuzz Fletchling Corvisquire Bombirdier

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0821RookideeFlying
1. Level 18
  #0822CorvisquireFlying
  1. Level 38
    #0823CorviknightFlyingSteel

Moves

Level up 11


1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Phys	35	100%	35
4	Power Trip + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Dark	Phys	20	100%	10
8	Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.	Dark	Status	—	—	15
12	Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Phys	15	85%	20
16	PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Flying	Phys	60	100%	20
20	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
24	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
28	Drill PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Phys	80	100%	20
32	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
36	Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.	Flying	Phys	120	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 25


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM03	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM40	Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Flying	Spec	60	95%	25
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM65	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM97	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Phys	90	95%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM113	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM134	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	15
TM140	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM164	Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.	Flying	Phys	120	100%	15
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM177	SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM197	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Phys	40	90%	10

Egg moves 7


Egg	Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
Egg	Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Fighting	Phys	40	100%	15
Egg	RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.	Flying	Status	—	—	5
Egg	Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
Egg	Sky AttackCharges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit.	Flying	Phys	140	90%	5
Egg	SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
Egg	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15

Biology

Rookidee is a nimble chickadee-like Pokémon that is willing to challenge even the most powerful opponents; even if it loses, this only benefits it, as it still gets stronger little by little. It evolves into Corvisquire.

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

Pokédex entries

: Tiny Bird Pokémon
: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Blue

: —

Galar#021Crown Tundra#163Paldea#040Hyperspace#073

Jumping nimbly about, this small-bodied Pokémon takes advantage of even the slightest opportunity to disorient larger opponents.
Shield
It will bravely challenge any opponent, no matter how powerful. This Pokémon benefits from every battle—even a defeat increases its strength a bit.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Rookidee
Japanese: ココガラ
Japanese (romaji): Kokogara
Korean: 파라꼬
Chinese (Traditional): 稚山雀
Chinese (Simplified): 稚山雀
French: Minisange
German: Meikro
Spanish: Rookidee
Italian: Rookidee

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

: 1 Spe
: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 49
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Flying
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 9 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Route 1Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–6
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 4–7
Route 3 (East)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–13
Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3

Sword 9 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Route 1Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–6
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 4–7
Route 3 (East)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–13
Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3

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.