Rufflet

Rufflet is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.

Pokédex data

National № 0627
Type Normal Flying
Species Eaglet Pokémon
Height 0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)
Abilities 1. Keen Eye
2. Sheer Force
Hustle (hidden ability)
Local № 0133 (Black/White)
0109 (Black 2/White 2)
0075 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0089 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0281 (Sword/Shield)
0221 (Legends: Arceus)
0365 (Scarlet/Violet)
0179 (The Isle of Armor)
0032 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 70
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Flying
Gender 100% male, 0% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Rufflet.

Evolution chart

(Level 54)
(Level 54, in Legends: Arceus)
Hisuian Braviary#0628
Braviary
Hisuian Braviary
Psychic · Flying

Rufflet changes

Pokédex entries

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

Moves learned by Rufflet

Moves learnt by level up

Rufflet learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
6Hone ClawsDarkStatus
12Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
18TailwindFlyingStatus
24Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
30Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
36SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
42WhirlwindNormalStatus
48Crush ClawNormalPhysical 75 95
55Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
60DefogFlyingStatus
66ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
72Brave BirdFlyingPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Rufflet learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Rufflet gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
RoostFlyingStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Rufflet is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Rufflet learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
6Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
11TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100
18SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
20Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
25RoostFlyingStatus
34Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
43Brave BirdFlyingPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Rufflet can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
Bulk UpFightingStatus
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100
RestPsychicStatus
Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Rufflet sprites

Type Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Rufflet sprite from Black & White Rufflet sprite from X & Y Rufflet sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Rufflet sprite from Sword & Shield Rufflet sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Rufflet Shiny sprite from Black & White Rufflet Shiny sprite from X & Y Rufflet Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Rufflet

Black Trade/migrate from another game
White Route 10, 11, Victory Road, Village Bridge
Black 2 Trade/migrate from another game
White 2 Route 23
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spots
Sun Route 3, Poké Pelago
Moon Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Route 3
Ultra Moon Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword Route 8, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Potbottom Desert
Shield Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Not available in this game
Legends: Arceus Snowpoint Temple
Scarlet
Violet
Asado Desert, North Province (Area One), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), Glaseado Mountain

Other languages

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

 

English Eaglet Pokémon
Japanese ヒナわしポケモン
German Adlerküken-Pokémon
French Pokémon Aiglon
Italian Pokémon Aquilotto
Spanish Pokémon Aguilucho
Korean 새끼독수리포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 雏鹰宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 雛鷹寶可夢

Name origin

ruffle
to shake feathers
-let
suffix meaning ‘small’