Rufflet.
BST 350 · normal / flying
Rufflet is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock and resists Grass, Bug and is immune to Ground, Ghost.
Rufflet base stats
BST 350 · ranges at level 100Rufflet weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Normal / Flying dual typingRufflet abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenRufflet evolution line
2 stagesRufflet evolves into Braviary: level it up to 54 or higher. How to evolve Rufflet, every game
Best Rufflet moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerRufflet moves
gen 9 · 61 moves · 16 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 2 egg · 6 tutorRufflet Pokédex entries
4 generations · newest firstIf it spies a strong Pokémon, Rufflet can’t resist challenging it to a battle. But if Rufflet loses, it starts bawling.
A combative Pokémon, it’s ready to pick a fight with anyone. It has talons that can crush hard berries.
Its chick-like looks belie its hotheadedness. It challenges its parents at every opportunity, desperate to prove its strength.
They pick fights indiscriminately. They grow stronger and more powerful each time they faint or are injured.
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.
With its powerful legs and sturdy claws, it can crack even the hard shells of Shellder and pluck out their insides.
Known as a natural-born warrior, soon after its hatching, it will challenge its parent to a fight in order to gain their acceptance.
They crush berries with their talons. They bravely stand up to any opponent, no matter how strong it is.
They will challenge anything, even strong opponents, without fear. Their frequent fights help them become stronger.
They crush berries with their talons. They bravely stand up to any opponent, no matter how strong it is.
They will challenge anything, even strong opponents, without fear. Their frequent fights help them become stronger.
It stands up to massive opponents, not out of courage, but out of recklessness. But that is how it gets stronger.
Rufflet species data
gen V species · breeding and trainingAbout Rufflet
Rufflet is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). If it spies a strong Pokémon, Rufflet can’t resist challenging it to a battle. But if Rufflet loses, it starts bawling. Rufflet stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Rufflet base stats
Rufflet has a base stat total of 350, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 83 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 37 (poor). Rufflet is average speed with a base Speed of 60.
Rufflet weaknesses and resistances
As a Normal and Flying-type, Rufflet is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves. This gives Rufflet 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 2 immunities.
Rufflet abilities
Rufflet's abilities include Keen Eye, Sheer Force, Hustle. Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered.. Sheer Force strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects. Its Hidden Ability is Hustle, which strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Rufflet moves and learnset
Rufflet can learn 61 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 6 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Double Edge (Normal, 120 power), Thrash (Normal, 120 power), Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power), Hurricane (Flying, 110 power). For coverage, Rufflet can learn Close Combat (Fighting), Heat Wave (Fire), Zen Headbutt (Psychic).
Training Rufflet
Rufflet has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Rufflet yields 1 Attack EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Rufflet belongs to the Flying egg group. Rufflet is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Rufflet → Braviary).
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Rufflet. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Rufflet, or use the team builder to see how Rufflet fits into your squad.
