No. 0627

Rufflet

Eaglet Pokémon

Official art

Rufflet is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Electric and Ice, with a base stat total of 350. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Normal Flying

Height: 0.5 m 1′08″
Weight: 10.5 kg 23.1 lbs
Base stat total: 350 Higher than 31% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Keen Eye Sheer Force Hustle

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

Its chick-like looks belie its hotheadedness. It challenges its parents at every opportunity, desperate to prove its strength.

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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk8392–148153–291

Def5063–11294–218

SpA3751–9771–190

SpD5063–11294–218

Spe6072–123112–240

Total350Higher than 31% 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 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 60); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72

Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Rufflet outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Rufflet 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
123		Rufflet · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112		Rufflet · 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		Rufflet · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
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

Keen Eye
This Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
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 Braviary Espurr Meowstic Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Rockruff Lycanroc Rookidee Corvisquire Bombirdier
Sheer Force
This Pokémon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3× power; nullifies the effects.
Sheer Force boosts 9 moves it learns that have a secondary effect in Scarlet & Violet.
Air Slash Body Slam Crush Claw Heat Wave Hurricane Rock Slide Rock Smash Rock Tomb
1 more
Zen Headbutt
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 Braviary Landorus Toucannon Cufant Copperajah Kleavor Yellow Plumage Squawkabilly Cetoddle Cetitan
Hustle, hidden ability
This Pokémon's Attack is 1.5× and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8×.
Other Pokémon with Hustle 21
Rattata Raticate Nidoran♀Nidorina Nidoran♂Nidorino Togepi Togetic Corsola Remoraid Delibird Combee Togekiss Hisuian Lilligant Darumaka Durant Deino Zweilous Flapple Dracozolt Squawkabilly

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 14


1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Physical	35	100%	35
6	Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.	Dark	Status	—	—	15
12	Wing AttackNo additional effect.	Flying	Physical	60	100%	35
18	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
24	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
30	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
36	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
42	WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
48	Crush Claw50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Normal	Physical	75	95%	10
55	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Special	75	95%	15
60	Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
66	ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10
72	Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.	Flying	Physical	120	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 34


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	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
TM14	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Physical	55	100%	15
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Physical	60	95%	15
TM40	Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Flying	Special	60	95%	25
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
TM61	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
TM64	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
TM65	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Special	75	95%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	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
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
TM97	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Physical	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
TM118	Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).	Fire	Special	95	90%	10
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM160	Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.	Flying	Special	110	70%	10
TM164	Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.	Flying	Physical	120	100%	15
TM167	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM197	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Physical	40	90%	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM216	Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Flying	Status	—	100%	15

Egg moves 2


Egg	Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
Egg	RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.	Flying	Status	—	—	5

Biology

They will challenge anything (even strong opponents) without fear. Their frequent fights help them become stronger.

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

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#444 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Eaglet Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#133Updated Unova#109Original Alola#075Original Melemele#075Original Poni#026Updated Alola#089Updated Melemele#089Updated Poni#035Galar#281Isle of Armor#179Hisui#221Paldea#365Blueberry#032

Its chick-like looks belie its hotheadedness. It challenges its parents at every opportunity, desperate to prove its strength.
Legends: Arceus
A combative Pokémon, it’s ready to pick a fight with anyone. It has talons that can crush hard berries.
Shield
If it spies a strong Pokémon, Rufflet can’t resist challenging it to a battle. But if Rufflet loses, it starts bawling.
Sword
Known as a natural-born warrior, soon after its hatching, it will challenge its parent to a fight in order to gain their acceptance.
Ultra Moon
With its powerful legs and sturdy claws, it can crack even the hard shells of Shellder and pluck out their insides.
Ultra Sun
With its sharp claws, this Pokémon pierces its prey, and then it pecks at them. Although it also consumes berries, it’s a carnivore at heart.
Moon
They pick fights indiscriminately. They grow stronger and more powerful each time they faint or are injured.
Sun
It stands up to massive opponents, not out of courage, but out of recklessness. But that is how it gets stronger.
Black 2 · White 2
They will challenge anything, even strong opponents, without fear. Their frequent fights help them become stronger.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They crush berries with their talons. They bravely stand up to any opponent, no matter how strong it is.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Rufflet
Japanese: ワシボン
Japanese (romaji): Washibon
Korean: 수리둥보
Chinese (Traditional): 毛頭小鷹
Chinese (Simplified): 毛头小鹰
French: Furaiglon
German: Geronimatz
Spanish: Rufflet
Italian: Rufflet

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 70
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 19–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword 7 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
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
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 8 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–41
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 3Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 10–13

Sun 2 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Route 3Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 11–12

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Mirage Mountain (North of Lilycove)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Omega Ruby 1 area

Mirage Mountain (North of Lilycove)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 1 area

Road 23Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–52

White 5 areas

Road 10Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–41
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–41
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Victory Road (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Village BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50

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.