Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- White
- Shape
- Wings
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 190 (74.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- 100% Male
- Egg Groups
- Flying
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 70
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk
- Height
- 0.5 m (1'08")
- Weight
- 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Normal/Flying dual typing.
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Generation VII
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.
Generation VIII
If 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.
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Generation V
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.
Generation VI
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.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | PeckSTAB | fly | P | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 12 | Wing AttackSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 35 |
| 14 | Hone Claws | dar | N | — | — | 15 |
| 24 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 25 | Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| 30 | Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| 34 | Double EdgeSTAB | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | SlashSTAB | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 37 | Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| 48 | Crush ClawSTAB | nor | P | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| 55 | Whirlwind | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 55 | Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| 60 | Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| 66 | ThrashSTAB | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 72 | Brave BirdSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
37 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcrobaticsSTAB | fly | P | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Air CutterSTAB | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Body SlamSTAB | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brave BirdSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulk Up | fig | N | — | — | 20 |
| Close Combat | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Double EdgeSTAB | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| FacadeSTAB | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Feather Dance | fly | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| FlySTAB | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Heat Wave | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hone Claws | dar | N | — | — | 15 |
| HurricaneSTAB | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| SwiftSTAB | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Take DownSTAB | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera BlastSTAB | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg Moves
2 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
Move Tutor
6 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Heat Wave | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Rufflet
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Rufflet
Rufflet is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Rufflet Base Stats
Rufflet has a base stat total of 350, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
