Stats & Training
Raw Attack carries Braviary's bulk more than the defenses do. Sp. Atk barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A moderately hard to find Valiant Pokemon that yields 2 Attack EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.
For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.
Braviary Weakness
Braviary is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely. With 100 HP and balanced defenses, Braviary can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x103-122%KO Rock Slide 2x77-91% Rock Tomb 2x62-74% Smack Down 2x52-62% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Magnezone builds →Thunder 2x113-134%KO Discharge 2x83-98% Spark 2x42-50% Charge Beam 2x52-62% | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Lairon builds →Rock Slide 2x58-69% Rock Tomb 2x46-55% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x128-151%KO Rock Slide 2x65-77% Rock Tomb 2x52-62% Smack Down 2x43-51% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x80-94% Rock Slide 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% Rock Throw 2x41-48% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 2x36-43% | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 2x35-42% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x28-33% Thunder Shock 2x35-41% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x47-55% Rock Tomb 2x39-47% Smack Down 2x32-39% Rock Blast 2x18-22% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x34-40% Thunder Shock 2x28-33% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Emolga builds →Spark 2x43-52% Shock Wave 2x42-49% Thunder Shock 2x29-34% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x27-32% Thunder Shock 2x33-39% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x46-54% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% Smack Down 2x31-37% Rock Blast 2x16-20% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x32-38% Discharge 2x48-57% Thunder Shock 2x25-30% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x40-47% Rock Slide 2x64-76% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% Smack Down 2x44-52% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x35-41% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% Rock Throw 2x24-28% Smack Down 2x24-28% | ||
 Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Nosepass builds →Power Gem 2x37-43% Discharge 2x24-29% Rock Slide 2x35-41% Spark 2x20-24% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x25-30% Thunder Shock 2x32-39% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 2x86-102%KO Power Gem 2x39-46% Rock Slide 2x65-77% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x47-55% Rock Slide 2x35-41% Rock Tomb 2x29-34% Rock Throw 2x24-29% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x80-95% Rock Slide 2x61-71% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% Rock Throw 2x40-48% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x88-104%KO Discharge 2x64-75% Spark 2x26-30% Charge Beam 2x40-48% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x77-91% Rock Tomb 2x62-74% Smack Down 2x52-62% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 2x86-101%KO Power Gem 2x39-46% Rock Slide 2x65-77% Rock Tomb 2x52-62% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x46-55% Rock Slide 2x35-41% Rock Tomb 2x29-34% Rock Throw 2x25-29% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x80-94% Rock Slide 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% Rock Throw 2x41-48% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion can KO Braviary with Stone Edge (122-143%). Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (120-142%). Mamoswine deals 81-95% with Ice Shard.
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Terrakion builds →Close Combat73-86% Stone Edge 2x122-143%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x120-142%KO Flash Cannon53-63% Volt Switch 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x81-95% Superpower80-94% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFlame Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x97-114%KO Volt Switch 2x76-90% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x75-89% Surf38-44% Ice Shard 2x29-34% Thunderbolt 2x50-59% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Evolved from Rufflet. Braviary is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Rufflet), and Braviary peaks at 510 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Braviary to get Rufflet eggs using 45 partners from the Flying egg group.
Black 2 & White 2 Braviary Best Moveset
Braviary keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Flame Orb gives it self-burn for Guts activation, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and Fighting coverage prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Braviary best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Superpower
- Roost
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Braviary picks up Superpower and Brave Bird along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Fighting and Rock coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Braviary in Black 2 & White 2
You'll find Braviary at Route 4 as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Obtain Braviary in Black 2 & White 2
Rufflet is your first catch on the way to Braviary. You'll find walking and fixed encounters from Lv. 25-52 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RuffletRoute 23Grass Lv.47 RouteRarePostAnyRoute 23Grass Lv.52 RouteRarePostAnyDouble grass
Step 2Braviary ✓Route 4Interact with Pokemon Lv.25 RouteLimitedMidAnyMondayor evolve from Rufflet (Step 1)
Braviary Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Braviary. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Bravebird with Flame Orb is the standard set.
Sheer Force is what you want on Braviary. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Keen Eye, Defiant) work on paper but Sheer Force is what makes Braviary worth using.
Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Braviary is a physical attacker with base 123 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
In Black 2 & White 2, the best way to handle Braviary: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Black & White, Braviary has appeared in 9 titles over 6 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves