TL;DR. Rufflet is a normal/flying-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 350. They crush berries with their talons. They bravely stand up to any opponent, no matter how strong it is.
They crush berries with their talons. They bravely stand up to any opponent, no matter how strong it is.
Stat spread.
Total of 350. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Rufflet in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Rufflet reaches 1,491 CP at level 40 and 1,706 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Rufflet first appeared on December 14, 2020 (Secrets of the Jungle release in Japan).
- Rufflet
- Hisuian Braviary
- Braviary by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 1 to Jul 21, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 to Jul 21, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 17 to Mar 4, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 14 to Dec 18, 2020 | 1-star | Secrets of the Jungle Event |
Rufflet in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Rufflet across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #267 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Rufflet.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Rufflet, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Rufflet?
Rufflet is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Rufflet weak to?
Rufflet takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Rufflet resistant to?
Rufflet is immune to Ground, Ghost. It also resists Grass, Bug.
How does Rufflet evolve?
Rufflet evolves into Braviary (Level 54) or Hisuian Braviary (Level 54 in Hisui (yields Hisuian Braviary)).
What generation is Rufflet from?
Rufflet was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0627.
What are Rufflet's base stats?
Rufflet has HP 70, Attack 83, Defense 50, Special Attack 37, Special Defense 50, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 350.
What are Rufflet's abilities?
Rufflet can have the abilities Keen Eye, Sheer Force, plus the Hidden Ability Hustle.
Is Rufflet legendary or mythical?
No. Rufflet is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Rufflet's best stat?
Rufflet's highest base stat is Attack at 83, which ranks 78th of 213 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Rufflet good?
Rufflet has a base stat total of 350, the 701st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 153rd among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Rufflet as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Rufflet is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Rufflet vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Rufflet | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 75 | -5 |
| Attack | 83 | 75 | +8 |
| Defense | 50 | 64 | -14 |
| Special Attack | 37 | 67 | -30 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 68 | -18 |
| Speed | 60 | 75 | -15 |
| Total | 350 | 424 | -74 |
Rufflet appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Rufflet is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Rufflet.
Every main-series game Rufflet is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Three, Area Four, Area Six
- WildEast Province: Area Three
- WildWest Province: Asado Desert
- WildNorth Province: Area One, Area Two, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
- WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- WildRoute 8, Stony Wilderness, Bridge Field
- RaidRolling Fields, East Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
- WildPotbottom Desert (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidLoop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- ShieldTrade
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlNot in the game
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildAlabaster Icelands: near Avalugg's Legacy, Heart's Crag, Lake Acuity, near Pearl Settlement, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SunObtainable
- WildRoute 3, Poké Pelago
- MoonTrade
- Ultra SunObtainable
- WildRoute 3
- Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Flying) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMirage Mountain (north of Lilycove City)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildRoutes 10 and 11, Black and White, Village Bridge
- Black 2Trade
- White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 23
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Rufflet appears in 3 episodes.
From BW095 (2012-09-20) through SM046 (2017-10-19).
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Rufflet has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Rufflet sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Rufflet in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Rufflet
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.