Braviary (Pokémon)

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Braviary ウォーグル Warrgle #628 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Keen Eye or Sheer Force Cacophony Cacophony Defiant Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% male	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Braviary 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 90.4 lbs. 41.0 kg Braviary 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 179	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Braviary 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Braviary (Japanese: ウォーグル Warrgle) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Rufflet starting at level 54.

Biology

Braviary is a large, avian Pokémon with dark red feathers on its back and dark blue feathers on its underside. Its tail feathers are red, turning to yellow, and then blue at the tips. Braviary's legs are long and thick with yellow feet that each have a digit facing backward, and three facing forward. Each digit is tipped by a short, thick, black claw.

Braviary has a long, thick beak with a blue cere. On either side of the cere are Braviary's eyes, which are black with small white pupils. Sprouting from above the eyes are three large, white feathers. At the base of the feathers is a red, three-pointed design that is spread across all three feathers. On each side of Braviary's face, sprouting out from behind the feathers on its forehead, are an additional three white feathers pointing horizontally and downward. Behind the three feathers on its head is a large plume of white feathers, extending most of the way down its neck. These features combined resemble a Native American war bonnet.

Braviary is extremely aggressive, but for noble reasons. It will fight fiercely to help and protect its friends. Even if injured, it will still fight. The more scars it has, the more respect it gets from its peers. It has earned the nickname "soldier of the sky" due to its extreme dedication for its friends. Aiding its valiance, Braviary is extremely strong, capable of lifting a car and flying with it.

In the anime

Braviary in the anime

Major appearances

A Braviary made its TV debut in A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team! under the ownership of Soren.

A Braviary appeared competing in the Unova League in Curtain Up, Unova League!. It was used by Radley, but was defeated by Stephan's Zebstrika.

A Braviary appeared in Saving Braviary!. Ash, Iris, Cilan, and N helped it escape from the Plasma Grunts Schwarz and Weiss.

Minor appearances

Braviary made his first appearance in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW099 Braviary Ash's Pokédex Braviary, the Valiant Pokémon, and the evolved form of Rufflet. Called "soldiers of the sky," Braviary fights tirelessly to protect its friends. If it has many scars, it earns more respect from its comrades. BW114 Braviary Ash's Pokédex Braviary, the Valiant Pokémon, and the evolved form of Rufflet. Because of its devotion to its friends, Braviary will continue battling, even after sustaining injury.

In the manga

Braviary in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Black owns a Braviary named Brav. Brav is strong and can lift Black into the sky with ease, making him useful for flying purposes.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

A Braviary appears as the Burst form of Eurou.

In the TCG

Main article: Braviary (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying. White The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers. Black 2 For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured. Y They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Uncommon Route 11, Village Bridge (dark grass) (White only) Black 2 White 2 Weekly Route 4 (Mondays; always has Defiant) (White 2 only) Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity	Stony Cave, Inflora Forest, Magnagate dungeons, Dreamy Island, Rusty Mountain, Jaws of the Abyss (Golden Chamber), Cape at the Edge, Great Glacier, Moonlit Forest (Mapless Street), Smoking Mountain (Golden Chamber)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Canyon: Rugged Flats
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Rufflet

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 123		115 - 192	225 - 379
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 57		55 - 119	107 - 234
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 510	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 00Start Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 055 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 1010 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 1414 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— ——% 15 1919 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 2323 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 ——% 20 2828 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3232 Defog Flying Status 0000— ——% 15 3737 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— ——% 30 4141 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 20 4646 Crush Claw Normal Physical 07575 09595% 10 5050 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100100% 10 5151 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 5757 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 6363 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15 7070 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Braviary Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM58	Sky Drop	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	10
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Braviary

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Braviary in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Braviary in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Braviary

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Braviary can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Braviary cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Braviary

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Braviary Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: Since he wants to be strong, he never neglects his training. He is strict to himself and others. He is a secret hero in the Crag Area.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Sky Drop Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Keen Eye Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Pride Speed: ★★★ Ability 3: Hero Evolves from Rufflet when its Attack is 119 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Haruyuki, Masamune, Munetoki, and Naoshige

Evolution

Unevolved Rufflet  Normal  Flying

Level 54 →

First Evolution Braviary  Normal  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Braviary images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Braviary represents August in the Unova horoscope.

Origin

Braviary is based on an eagle, specifically the Bald Eagle. Some of its physical characteristics, such as the fully-feathered legs and the light-colored "crown" on its nape, are reminiscent of a Golden Eagle. It also has feathers on its head that resemble war bonnets. Some species of eagle, such as the Philippine Eagle, possess a similar crest. Its color scheme and basis suggest it is inspired by the Star-Spangled Banner, the flag of the United States of America, which is red, white, and blue and the national symbol of which is the Bald Eagle. It also resembles a Native American warrior.

According to interviews with Ken Sugimori in Nintendo Dream, Rufflet and Braviary were added early into the development of Black and White.

Name origin

Braviary is a corruption of bravery and a combination of brave and aviary. "Home of the brave" is a lyric found in the "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem of the United States. Brave may also refer to the term used for Native American warriors, as in some native tribes, the eagle is a sacred animal.

Warrgle is a combination of war or warrior and eagle. It may also involve warble, a sound a bird makes.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ウォーグル Warrgle From war/warrior and eagle French Gueriaigle From guerrier and aigle Spanish Braviary Same as English name German Washakwil From 鷲 washi or Washington and aquila Italian Braviary Same as English name Korean 워글 Weoguel Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 勇士鷹 / 勇士鹰 Yǒngshìyīng Literally "Warrior eagle" Cantonese Chinese

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