Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Rufflet Location, Evolution, and Learnset

Rufflet in Other Pokemon Games
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Rufflet is a Normal/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Ruffet evolves into Braviary at Lv. 54, and is in the Flying Egg Group. Learn how to get Rufflet and all locations, Shiny Rufflet's appearance, and the stats, abilities, Gen 9 learnset of all moves, best Tera Type and Nature, and weaknesses of Rufflet here.

Paldea Dex
Avalugg ImageAvalugg
(#364)
Rufflet ImageRufflet
(#365)
Braviary ImageBraviary
(#366)
Blueberry Dex
Rabsca ImageRabsca
(#31)
Rufflet ImageRufflet
(#32)
Braviary ImageBraviary
(#33)

Rufflet Type, Abilities, and Weakness

Regular
Shiny
No. 365 Type
Rufflet ImageRufflet
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Abilities
Keen Eye
Sheer Force
Defiant (Hidden)
No. 365 Type
Rufflet ImageRufflet
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Abilities
Keen Eye
Sheer Force
Defiant (Hidden)
Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Damaged Normally
By:
(1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon
Ability Name Description
Keen Eye The user ignores the opponent's Evasion boosts and opponents cannot lower the user's Accuracy.
Sheer Force Moves with additional effects get an increase in damage by 30% but lose their additional effects in favor of extra damage.
Defiant
(Hidden)
Increases the user's Attack by two stages when the user's stats get lowered.

Rufflet Location

Rufflet Evolution

Rufflet Evolution Line
Rufflet ImageRufflet Lv. 54
Braviary ImageBraviary
Lv. 54 in Hisui
Hisuian Braviary ImageHisuian Braviary

Level Up Rufflet at Level 54 to Evolve into Braviary

Rufflet evolves into Braviary once you level up to Level 54. Use Exp Candies, Rare Candies, or Meal Powers from sandwiches to level up fast.

How to Level Up Fast

Can Rufflet Evolve into Hisuian Braviary?

Unfortunately, Rufflet cannot evolve into Hisuian Braviary in the Paldea region. The only way to get a Hisuian Braviary in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is to transfer one from Pokemon: Legends Arceus through Pokemon HOME.

Pokemon HOME Support Release Date

Rufflet Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
70
383
Atk
83
358
Def
50
619
SpAtk
37
740
SpDef
50
621
Speed
60
481
Total
350
581
Explanation of Pokemon Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 177 177 145 145 130
Atk 148 135 103 92 79
Def 112 102 70 63 49
SpAtk 97 89 57 51 37
SpDef 112 102 70 63 49
Spd 123 112 80 72 58
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
Introduction to EVs, IVs, and Natures

Rufflet Best Tera Type

All Tera Types Ranked

Normal Fire Water Grass Electric Ice
★★ - - -
Fighting Poison Ground Flying Psychic Bug
★★ - ★★ ★★ - -
Rock Ghost Dragon Dark Steel Fairy
- - - -
Key ★★: Great! ★: Good

Best Tera Type for Each Moveset

Tera+STAB Attacker
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon
Tera Boost Coverage
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon
Weakness Protection
Pokemon Ground Type Icon

Tera+STAB Attacker:
Pokemon who stack their Tera Type damage boost with STAB to get a 2x damage boost for one type.
Tera Boost Coverage:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type different from their main types to get a 1.5x boost in a new typing for greater coverage.
Weakness Protection:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type to reduce or remove one of their critical weaknesses.

Should You Terastallize Rufflet?

Terastallized Pokemon gain a 1.5x damage bonus to moves of their Tera Type, while also removing weaknesses and resistances from their original typings while maintaining those typings' STAB.

Tera Types Explained

Rufflet Best Nature

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant Attack, SpAtk
Jolly Speed, SpAtk

Nature Chart and How to Check Natures

Rufflet Egg Groups and Details

Egg Groups
EV Yield Atk +1
Category Eaglet Pokemon JP Name ワシボン(Washibon)
Height 0.5 m Weight 10.5 kg
Generation 5 Gender Ratio Male Only

Rufflet Dropped Items

Dropped Item (TM Material)

TM Material TMs Used For (Req. Amount)
Rufflet Feather Fly (3)
Tailwind (3)
Brave Bird (3)

Rufflet Learnset

narrow down the range of conditions

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/Acc.
Base Leer Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/100
Lowers the opponent's Defense stat by one stage.
Base Peck Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 35/100
No additional effect.
6 Hone Claws Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Increases the user's Attack and Accuracy by one stage each.
12 Wing Attack Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60/100
No additional effect.
18 Tailwind Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Increases the Speed of all the user's Pokemon by two stages for four turns.
24 Scary Face Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/100
Lowers the opponent's Speed by two stages.
30 Aerial Ace Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60/-
The attack never misses unless the opponent uses the following moves: Protect, Detect, Bounce, Dig, Dive, Fly, Phantom Force, Shadow Force, and Sky Drop.
36 Slash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70/100
This attack has a 1-stage increased Critical Hit ratio.
42 Whirlwind Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Forces the opponent to switch Pokemon. If used against a single wild Pokemon, this ends the battle.
48 Crush Claw Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 75/95
Has a 50% chance to lower the opponent's Defense by one stage.
55 Air Slash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 75/95
Has a 30% chance of causing the opponent to flinch.
60 Defog Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Lowers the opponent's Evasion by one stage. Removes Entry Hazards and Barriers on both the user and opponent's side of the field.
66 Thrash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120/100
The user uses the same attack for 2-3 turns and then becomes confused.
72 Brave Bird Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120/100
The user also takes recoil damage equal to 1/3 of the damage inflicted.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/Acc.
1 Take Down Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 90/85
The user also takes recoil damage equal to 25% of the damage inflicted.
4 Agility Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Increases the user's Speed by two stages.
6 Scary Face Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/100
Lowers the opponent's Speed by two stages.
7 Protect Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Protects the user from attacks. Has a chance of failing if used consecutively. Moves such as Acupressure, Doom Desire, Future Sight, Feint, Imprison, No Guard, Perish Song, Phantom Force, Play Nice, Psych Up, Shadow Force, and Transform bypass this move.
14 Acrobatics Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 55/100
If the user is not holding an item, deals double damage.
25 Facade Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70/100
Doubles the damage if the user is afflicted with Paralysis, Burn, Poison, or Toxic Poison.
27 Aerial Ace Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60/-
The attack never misses unless the opponent uses the following moves: Protect, Detect, Bounce, Dig, Dive, Fly, Phantom Force, Shadow Force, and Sky Drop.
32 Swift Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 60/-
This attack will never miss.
36 Rock Tomb Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60/95
Lowers the opponent's Speed by one stage.
40 Air Cutter Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 60/95
This attack has a 1-stage increased Critical Hit ratio.
47 Endure Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user survives any attack for a turn, leaving them with at least 1 HP. Has a chance of failing if used consecutively.
49 Sunny Day Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Activates Sunshine for 5 turns.
50 Rain Dance Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Activates Rain for five turns.
59 Zen Headbutt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80/90
Has a 20% chance of causing the opponent to flinch.
60 U-turn Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70/100
The user switches out with another Pokemon in the party.
61 Shadow Claw Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70/100
This attack has a 1-stage increased Critical Hit ratio.
64 Bulk Up Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Increases both the Attack and Defense stat of the user by one stage.
65 Air Slash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 75/95
Has a 30% chance of causing the opponent to flinch.
66 Body Slam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 85/100
Has a 30% chance to paralyze opponents.
70 Sleep Talk Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user uses a random move it knows while asleep.
85 Rest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user restores health and heals any status conditions, then falls asleep.
86 Rock Slide Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 75/90
Has a 30% chance of causing the opponent to flinch.
97 Fly Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 90/95
The user is semi-invulnerable during the first turn and attacks during the second turn. If the target uses Gust, Helping Hand, Hurricane, Sky Uppercut, Smack Down, Thousand Arrows, Thunder, Toxic (if used by a Poison-type Pokemon), or Twister, the move will hit even if the user is in a semi-invulnerable turn.
103 Substitute Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user creates a decoy by sacrificing 25% of the user's max HP.
113 Tailwind Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Increases the Speed of all the user's Pokemon by two stages for four turns.
118 Heat Wave Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 95/90
Has a 10% chance to burn opponents.
130 Helping Hand Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Increases the damage of the ally Pokemon's attack by 50%.
160 Hurricane Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 110/70
Has a 30% chance to confuse the opponent. Also damages opponents using Fly, Bounce, or Sky Drop. This move has increased accuracy during Rain, but has decreased accuracy during Harsh Sunlight.
164 Brave Bird Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120/100
The user also takes recoil damage equal to 1/3 of the damage inflicted.
167 Close Combat Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120/100
Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense stats by one stage.
171 Tera Blast Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80/100
When used while the user is Terastallized, this move's type changes depending on the its Tera Type. Tera Blast becomes a physical move if the user's Attack stat is higher, while it becomes a special move if the user's Special Attack stat is higher.
197 Dual Wingbeat Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 40/90
No additional effect.
204 Double-Edge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120/100
The user also takes recoil damage equal to 1/3 of the damage inflicted.
216 Feather Dance Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/100
Lowers the opponent's Attack by two stages.

Learnset via Egg Moves

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/Acc.
- Rock Smash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 40/100
Has a 50% chance to lower the opponent's Defense by one stage.
- Roost Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Heals the user 50% of its max HP. If the user is a Flying type, it won't be considered a Flying type for the rest of the turn.

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Previous and Next Pokemon

Paldea Dex
Avalugg ImageAvalugg
(#364)
Rufflet ImageRufflet
(#365)
Braviary ImageBraviary
(#366)
Blueberry Dex
Rabsca ImageRabsca
(#31)
Rufflet ImageRufflet
(#32)
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(#33)

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