Rufflet (#0627) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk8379–148153–291

Def5049–11294–218

SpA3737–9771–190

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe6058–123112–240

Total350Higher than 31% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Rufflet outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ghost0×Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Sheer Force
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
HustleHidden ability
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0627RuffletNormalFlying
1. Level 54#0628BraviaryNormalFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

6Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

12Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

18TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

24Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

30Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

36SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

42WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

48Crush ClawHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalPhys7595%10

55Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

60DefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

66ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

72Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 34

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

Egg moves 2

EggRock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

EggRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

Pokédex entries

Category: Eaglet Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#133Updated Unova#109Original Alola#075Original Melemele#075Original Poni#026Updated Alola#089Updated Melemele#089Updated Poni#035Galar#281Isle of Armor#179Hisui#221Paldea#365Blueberry#032

Its chick-like looks belie its hotheadedness. It challenges its parents at every opportunity, desperate to prove its strength.
Legends: Arceus
A combative Pokémon, it’s ready to pick a fight with anyone. It has talons that can crush hard berries.
Shield
If it spies a strong Pokémon, Rufflet can’t resist challenging it to a battle. But if Rufflet loses, it starts bawling.
Sword
Known as a natural-born warrior, soon after its hatching, it will challenge its parent to a fight in order to gain their acceptance.
Ultra Moon
With its powerful legs and sturdy claws, it can crack even the hard shells of Shellder and pluck out their insides.
Ultra Sun
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.
Moon
They pick fights indiscriminately. They grow stronger and more powerful each time they faint or are injured.
Sun
It stands up to massive opponents, not out of courage, but out of recklessness. But that is how it gets stronger.
Black 2 · White 2
They will challenge anything, even strong opponents, without fear. Their frequent fights help them become stronger.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They crush berries with their talons. They bravely stand up to any opponent, no matter how strong it is.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ワシボン
Japanese (romaji): Washibon
Korean: 수리둥보
Chinese (Traditional): 毛頭小鷹
Chinese (Simplified): 毛头小鹰
French: Furaiglon
German: Geronimatz
Spanish: Rufflet
Italian: Rufflet

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 70
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Flying
Gender: ♂ 100%♀ 0%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 19–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword 7 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 8 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–41
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 3Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 10–13

Sun 2 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Route 3Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 11–12

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Mirage Mountain (North of Lilycove)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Omega Ruby 1 area

Mirage Mountain (North of Lilycove)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 1 area

Road 23Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–52

White 5 areas

Road 10Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–41
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–41
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Victory Road (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Village BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50