Braviary
Braviary is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5. It is known as the Valiant Pokémon
.
Pokédex data
| National № | 628 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal Flying |
| Species | Valiant Pokémon |
| Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
| Weight | 41.0 kg (90.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Keen Eye 2. Sheer Force Defiant (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 134 (Black/White) 110 (Black 2/White 2) 076 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 090 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 282 (Sword/Shield) 180 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 179 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Flying |
|---|---|
| Gender | 100% male, 0% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 123 | 225 | 379 | |
| Defense | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Sp. Atk | 57 | 107 | 234 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Total | 510 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Braviary changes
- In Generations 5-7, Braviary has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying. |
|---|---|
| White | The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers. |
| Black 2 White 2 | For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured. |
| X Omega Ruby | For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire | They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying. |
| Sun | With its brave disposition, it fears nothing—not even death. Ancient Alolan people respected it, referring to it as “the hero of the sky.” |
| Moon | It’s thought that people disturbed their habitats in the past, so Braviary banded together to fight back. |
| Ultra Sun | 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 Moon | 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. |
| Sword | Known for its bravery and pride, this majestic Pokémon is often seen as a motif for various kinds of emblems. |
| Shield | Because this Pokémon is hotheaded and belligerent, it’s Corviknight that’s taken the role of transportation in Galar. |
Moves learned by Braviary
Moves learnt by level up
Braviary learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90 | |
| 1 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 1 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 24 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 30 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 36 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 42 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
| 48 | Crush Claw | Normal | 75 | 95 | |
| 57 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 64 | Defog | Flying | — | — | |
| 72 | Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 80 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Braviary learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Braviary does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Braviary can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Braviary is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 30 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 56 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 79 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 95 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Braviary is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 39 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 48 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 53 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 66 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 89 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 |
Moves learnt by level up
Braviary learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
| 1 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 1 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 1 | Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 1 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 5 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 10 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 14 | Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | |
| 19 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 23 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Defog | Flying | — | — | |
| 37 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 41 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 46 | Crush Claw | Normal | 75 | 95 | |
| 50 | Sky Drop | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 57 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
| 63 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
| 70 | Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Braviary learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Braviary does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move Tutor moves
Braviary can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defog | Flying | — | — | |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| Laser Focus | Normal | — | — | |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90 | |
| Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Braviary is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 19 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 51 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 58 | Sky Drop | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 76 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Braviary can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Braviary sprites
Where to find Braviary
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
|---|---|
| White | Route 11, Village Bridge |
| Black 2 | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White 2 | Route 4 |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Rufflet |
| Sun | Poni Plains |
| Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun | Poni Plains |
| Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword | Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage |
| Shield | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Braviary questions
- What is a good moveset for Braviary?
- How to get a braviary in pokemon black?
- If I have Black, how can I see a Rufflet or Braviary for my pokedex?
- Does Superpower's recoil affect Braviary's hidden ability of Defiant?
- What are all the moves Braviary can learn that would recieve a boost from Sheer Force?
- Why did Braviary show up at a Battle Tree battle?
- When did braviary appear in detective pikachu?
- Is there any way to get perfect IVs Rufflet?
- What are the pros and cons of Swellow and Braviary?
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Other languages
| English, Spanish, Italian | Braviary |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ウォーグル (Warrgle) |
| German | Washakwil |
| French | Gueriaigle |
Name origin
- brave
- courageous
- aviary
- a place where birds are kept
