Is Corvisquire Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Corvisquire carries through the early gyms while building toward Corviknight at level 38. Pure Flying with decent Attack. The Steel typing arrives with Corviknight. Keep grinding.
Corvisquire has the type edge here and should clean up Milo's team.
Corvisquire trades roughly evenly with Nessa's team.
Corvisquire trades roughly evenly with Kabu's team.
Corvisquire has the type edge here and should clean up Bea's team.
Corvisquire trades roughly evenly with Opal's team.
Corviknight trades roughly evenly with Gordie's team.
Corviknight has the type edge here and should clean up Piers's team.
Corviknight trades roughly evenly with Raihan's team.
Corviknight has the type edge here and should clean up Bede's team.
Corviknight trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Catch Rookidee on Route 1 (overworld, Lv 3-6). All Weather.
Your Corvisquire should hit Level 38 before you reach Gordie, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Corvisquire in Sword & Shield
Corvisquire appears at high spawn rates across 28 spots in mid-game 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 Corvisquire in SwSh
Rookidee is your first catch on the way to Corvisquire. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-65 across 84 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RookideeRoute 3Lv.8-13GrassRate 35%All WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelLv.2-3OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRoute 1Lv.3-6OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRoute 2Lv.5-7OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRoute 2Lv.4-6GrassRate 25%All WeatherSlumbering WealdLv.2-3GrassRate 20%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 10%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%Overcast
Step 2Corvisquire ✓Giant's Mirror - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 35%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 30%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%Intense SunMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%Heavy FogMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SnowingHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 15%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SandstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 10%ThunderstormHammerlocke Hills - FlyingLv.36-39OverworldRate 40%All WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Snowingor evolve from Rookidee (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into CorviknightRoute 7Lv.28-40GrassRate 20%SnowstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%Heavy FogDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 20%SnowingSlumbering WealdLv.45-47GrassRate 20%All WeatherSlumbering Weald - High LevelLv.45-47OverworldRate 5%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 40%Normal WeatherLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 23%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 21%SandstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 20%SandstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%SnowingLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 20%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 20%SnowstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%RainingLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 15%SnowstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 15%Thunderstormor evolve from Corvisquire (Step 2)
Corvisquire Weakness
Type-wise, Corvisquire takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Corvisquire Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Corvisquire
 Raichu Electric | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Raichu builds →Thunderbolt 2x108-129%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
 Electrike Electric | C | |
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x151-178%KO | ||
Raichu Electric | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Raichu builds →Thunderbolt 2x103-122%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
 Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x145-172%KO | ||
Raichu Electric | C | |
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x121-143%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x154-181%KO | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Toxtricity ElectricPoison | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Toxtricity builds →Discharge 2x112-133%KO | ||
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Manectric builds →Discharge 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Coalossal builds →Ancient Power 2x64-76% | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x156-184%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Toxtricity ElectricPoison | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Toxtricity builds →Discharge 2x114-135%KO | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Manectric builds →Discharge 2x107-127%KO | ||
 Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Beartic builds →Icicle Crash 2x135-159%KO | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x150-177%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Togedemaru ElectricSteel | C | |
Toxtricity ElectricPoison | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Toxtricity builds →Discharge 2x108-128%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x152-180%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 2x116-137%KO Avalanche 2x62-74% | ||
 Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Barbaracle builds →Rock Slide 2x98-116%KO Icy Wind 2x29-35% | ||
Togedemaru ElectricSteel | C | |
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x188-222%KO | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x157-185%KO | ||
 Stonjourner Rock | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 2x120-141%KO Avalanche 2x64-75% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x199-234%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Magnezone builds →Discharge 2x127-150%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x191-225%KO Thunder Punch 2x64-76% Ice Punch 2x64-76% | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Drednaw builds →Head Smash 2x214-253%KO Ice Fang 2x62-73% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x164-193%KO Ice Punch 2x82-97% Thunder Punch 2x82-97% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x199-234%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x191-225%KO Thunder Punch 2x64-76% Ice Punch 2x64-76% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x225-265%KO Thunder Fang 2x66-78% Ice Fang 2x66-78% | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Aggron builds →Rock Slide 2x104-122%KO Thunder Punch 2x69-82% Ice Punch 2x69-82% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Magnezone builds →Discharge 2x127-150%KO | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x199-234%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x191-225%KO Thunder Punch 2x64-76% Ice Punch 2x64-76% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x225-265%KO Thunder Fang 2x66-78% Ice Fang 2x66-78% | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Aggron builds →Rock Slide 2x104-122%KO Thunder Punch 2x69-82% Ice Punch 2x69-82% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Magnezone builds →Discharge 2x127-150%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Tyranitar can KO Corvisquire with Stone Edge (214-252%). Kyurem threatens a KO with Ice Beam (171-201%).
Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Tyranitar builds →Crunch86-101%KO Stone Edge 2x214-252%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x171-201%KO Draco Meteor123-145%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemStickybarb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Corvisquire View Rotom builds →Hex34-39% | ||
Corvisquire Evolutions
Corvisquire is the middle stage between Rookidee and Corviknight. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+30), but there's still another 130 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Corvisquire to get Rookidee eggs easily using 42 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Defog, Rock Smash, Roost and 4 more.
SwSh Corvisquire Best Moveset
Flying middle evolution with 67 Attack at 77 Speed. AbilityUnnerve prevents berry use from opponents. The moveset has some physical presence but can't justify a competitive slot. One evolution from Corviknight's S-tier defensive and offensive combination.
Best Build
Corvisquire best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Tailwind
- Brave Bird
- Defog
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Defog and Rock Smash give Corvisquire options it can't learn any other way, and Dark and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Sky Attack and Brave Bird. The egg moves push it further.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Smart enough to use tools in battle, these Pokémon have been seen picking up rocks and flinging them or using ropes to wrap up enemies.
The lessons of many harsh battles have taught it how to accurately judge an opponent’s strength.
Corvisquire Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, Corvisquire isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Corviknight to unlock its full potential. At 365 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Keen Eye is the go-to ability for Corvisquire. It prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its hidden ability Big Pecks can work in specific setups. Unnerve is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Sword & Shield, Corvisquire fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 67 Attack. Base 77 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
In Sword & Shield, Corvisquire does the job early-game if you need a Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Corviknight before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Corvisquire has appeared in 3 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves