Rufflet

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Rufflet is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5. It is known as the Eaglet Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	627
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 №	133 (Black/White) 109 (Black 2/White 2) 075 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 089 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 281 (Sword/Shield) 179 (The Isle of Armor)

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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			2	½	2			0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
		½	2	0

Evolution chart

#627
Rufflet
Normal · Flying

(Level 54)

#628
Braviary
Normal · Flying

Rufflet changes

In Generations 5-7, Rufflet has a base Friendship value of 70.

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.

Moves learned by Rufflet

In other generations
5
6
7
8

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Rufflet learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Peck	Flying	35	100
6	Hone Claws	Dark	—	—
12	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
55	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
60	Defog	Flying	—	—
66	Thrash	Normal	120	100
72	Brave Bird	Flying	120	100

Egg moves

Rufflet does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Rufflet 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

Rufflet is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Fly	Flying	90	95
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

Rufflet is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	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
85	Work Up	Normal	—	—
89	Hurricane	Flying	110	70

Moves learnt by level up

Rufflet learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Peck	Flying	35	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
55	Whirlwind	Normal	—	—
59	Brave Bird	Flying	120	100
64	Thrash	Normal	120	100

Egg moves

Rufflet does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move Tutor moves

Rufflet can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Defog	Flying	—	—
Heat Wave	Fire	95	90
Snore	Normal	50	100
Superpower	Fighting	120	100
Tailwind	Flying	—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Rufflet is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Work Up	Normal	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
08	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
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
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

Rufflet 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.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Pluck	Flying	60	100	Generation 5 — TM
Retaliate	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
5
6
7
8

Rufflet sprites

Type	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal
Shiny				—

See all Rufflet sprites

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	Location data not yet available

Answers to Rufflet questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Rufflet
Japanese	ワシボン (Washibon)
German	Geronimatz
French	Furaiglon

Name origin

ruffle: to shake feathers
-let: suffix meaning ‘small’