TL;DR. Braviary is a normal/flying-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 510. They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.
They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.
Stat spread.
Total of 510. 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.
Braviary 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, Braviary reaches 3,088 CP at level 40 and 3,533 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Rufflet family appeared on December 14, 2020.
- Rufflet
- Hisuian Braviary
- Braviary by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 23 to Jul 1, 2026, 3-star (Hisuian Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 to Jul 1, 2026 | 3-starHisuian Form | Flying Taxi |
| Sep 16 to Oct 7, 2025 | 3-starHisuian Form | Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over |
| Jul 8 to Jul 13, 2025 | 3-starHisuian Form | Ultra Unlock: Hisui Celebration |
| Mar 31 to Apr 9, 2025 | 3-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
| Feb 17 to Mar 4, 2025 | 3-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
| Dec 3 to Dec 7, 2024 | 3-starHisuian Form | Just My Cup of Tea |
Braviary in competitive play.
Braviary is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1034 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Braviary.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Braviary, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Braviary?
Braviary is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Braviary weak to?
Braviary takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Braviary resistant to?
Braviary is immune to Ground, Ghost. It also resists Grass, Bug.
How does Braviary evolve?
Braviary evolves from Rufflet (Level 54). Braviary is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Braviary from?
Braviary was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0628.
What are Braviary's base stats?
Braviary has HP 100, Attack 123, Defense 75, Special Attack 57, Special Defense 75, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 510.
What are Braviary's abilities?
Braviary can have the abilities Keen Eye, Sheer Force, plus the Hidden Ability Defiant.
Is Braviary legendary or mythical?
No. Braviary is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Braviary's best stat?
Braviary's highest base stat is Attack at 123, which ranks 15th of 213 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Braviary good?
Braviary has a base stat total of 510, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 40th among Normal-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Braviary 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 Braviary is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Braviary vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Braviary | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 75 | +25 |
| Attack | 123 | 75 | +48 |
| Defense | 75 | 64 | +11 |
| Special Attack | 57 | 67 | -10 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 68 | +7 |
| Speed | 80 | 75 | +5 |
| Total | 510 | 424 | +86 |
Braviary appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Braviary 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 Braviary.
Every main-series game Braviary is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildWest Province: Asado Desert
- WildNorth Province: Area One
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★)
- WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- WildDusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage
- RaidBridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- WildChallenge Road (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidLoop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- ShieldTrade
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SunObtainable
- WildPoni Plains
- MoonTrade
- Ultra SunObtainable
- WildPoni Plains
- Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveRufflet (Level 54 outside of Hisui)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildSoaring in the sky
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 11, Village Bridge (dark grass)
- Black 2Trade
- White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 4 (always has Defiant, respawns weekly) (Mondays)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Braviary appears in 12 episodes.
From BW099 (2012-10-18) through HZ080 (2025-01-17).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Braviary partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Braviary partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Braviary has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Braviary sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Braviary in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Braviary
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