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.
They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.
The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers.
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)
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x65-77% Thunder Fang 2x38-45% Ice Fang 2x38-45% Ancient Power 2x35-41% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Archeops builds →Rock Slide 2x83-98% Ancient Power 2x55-65% Rock Tomb 2x67-79% Rock Throw 2x57-67% | ||
 Cradily RockGrass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Lileep (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Cradily builds →Rock Slide 2x54-63% Ancient Power 2x43-51% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
 Armaldo RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Anorith (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Armaldo builds →Rock Slide 2x75-89% Ancient Power 2x39-46% Rock Tomb 2x61-72% Rock Blast 2x26-31% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x189-223%KO Thunder 2x43-51% Blizzard 2x43-51% Thunderbolt 2x35-42% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x43-51% Rock Throw 2x50-59% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
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Damage vs Braviary View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x37-43% Rollout 2x26-32% | ||
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Aerodactyl builds →Thunder Fang 2x39-47% Ice Fang 2x39-47% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x44-52% Rock Throw 2x50-59% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x35-42% Rollout 2x23-28% | ||
Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Roggenrola builds →Smack Down 2x38-45% Rock Blast 2x20-24% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Aerodactyl builds →Thunder Fang 2x40-47% Ice Fang 2x40-47% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x54-64% Rock Throw 2x45-55% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x28-33% Rollout 2x15-18% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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 Anorith RockBug | D | |
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Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x56-67% Rock Throw 2x47-56% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x27-32% Rollout 2x15-19% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Anorith builds →Ancient Power 2x27-32% Rock Tomb 2x50-59% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x41-48% Rock Tomb 2x57-67% Rock Throw 2x49-58% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x41-48% Rock Slide 2x67-79% Rock Tomb 2x54-65% Smack Down 2x45-53% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x28-34% Rollout 2x16-19% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x64-76% Thunder Fang 2x37-43% Ice Fang 2x37-43% Ancient Power 2x35-41% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x64-76% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% Smack Down 2x44-52% Rock Blast 2x24-28% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Archen builds →Rock Slide 2x68-80% Ancient Power 2x40-47% Rock Tomb 2x55-65% Rock Throw 2x45-54% | ||
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% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Lileep builds →Rock Slide 2x32-39% Rock Tomb 2x27-32% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x65-77% Thunder Fang 2x38-45% Ice Fang 2x38-45% Ancient Power 2x35-41% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x65-77% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Smack Down 2x45-53% Rock Blast 2x23-28% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Archen builds →Rock Slide 2x68-81% Ancient Power 2x40-47% Rock Tomb 2x55-65% Rock Throw 2x47-55% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x40-47% Rock Slide 2x65-77% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Smack Down 2x45-53% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braviary View Lileep builds →Rock Slide 2x34-39% Ancient Power 2x35-41% Rock Tomb 2x26-32% | ||
In Black & White, 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 & White 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 & White 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 & White
Braviary appears at high spawn rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Braviary in Black & White
Rufflet is your first catch on the way to Braviary. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 34-60 across 7 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RuffletRoute 10Grass Lv.34-36 RouteCommonLateAnyVictory Road - OutsideGrass Lv.38-39 CaveCommonLateAnyRoute 10Grass Lv.39-41 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 11Grass Lv.48-50 RouteCommonPostAnyVillage BridgeGrass Lv.48-50UncommonPostAny
Step 2Braviary ✓Route 11Grass Lv.58-60 RouteCommonPostAnyDouble grassVillage BridgeGrass Lv.58-60UncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Rufflet (Step 1)
Braviary Guide
In Black & White, 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 & White, 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