Name origin

ruffle
to shake feathers
-let
suffix meaning ‘small’


Rufflet artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 627
Type Normal Flying
Species Eaglet Pokémon
Height 1′8″ (0.51m)
Weight 23.1 lbs (10.5 kg)
Abilities Keen Eye
Sheer Force
Hustle (Dream World)
Local № 133 (Black, White)
109 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Washibon

Breeding

Egg Groups Flying
Gender 100% male, 0% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 70
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

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2 ½ 2 0 ½ 2 0

Rufflet stats

The base stats for Rufflet are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 70
250 - 344
Attack 83
153 - 291
Defense 50
94 - 218
Sp. Atk 37
71 - 190
Sp. Def 50
94 - 218
Speed 60
112 - 240
Total 350

Pokedex descriptions

Black They crush berries with their talons. They bravely stand up to any opponent, no matter how strong it is.
White They will challenge anything, even strong opponents, without fear. Their frequent fights help them become stronger.
Black 2
White 2
It stands up to massive opponents, not out of courage, but out of recklessness. But that is how it gets stronger.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Rufflet learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 PeckFlyingPhysical35100
5 Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
10 Wing AttackFlyingPhysical60100
14 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
19 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
23 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
28 SlashNormalPhysical70100
32 DefogFlyingStatus--
37 TailwindFlyingStatus--
41 Air SlashFlyingSpecial7595
46 Crush ClawNormalPhysical7595
50 Sky DropFlyingPhysical60100
55 WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
59 Brave BirdFlyingPhysical120100
64 ThrashNormalPhysical120100

Egg moves

Rufflet does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Rufflet can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
RoostFlyingStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--

Moves learnt by HM

Rufflet is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Rufflet is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
8 Bulk UpFightingStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
58 Sky DropFlyingPhysical60100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Rufflet sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Rufflet normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Rufflet shiny sprite

See all Rufflet sprites


Where to find Rufflet

White
Black
Route 10, 11, Victory Road, Village Bridge
Black 2
White 2
Route 23

Answers to Rufflet questions