Braviary (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Braviary (disambiguation).

Braviary Valiant Pokémon 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 20 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 introduced in Generation V.

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 it is injured or has its life threatened, it will still fight. The more scars it has on its front, the more respect it gets from its peers. Scars on its back will bring it ridicule however. It has earned the nickname "hero of the skies" due to its extreme dedication for its friends. Aiding its valiance, Braviary is extremely strong, capable of lifting a car and flying with it. Briaviary is known for its bravery and pride. It is usually seen as a motif for different emblems. However, due to its hotheaded and belligerent nature, Corviknight is chosen for transportation in Galar instead of Braviary.

In the anime

Braviary in the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

Braviary made his main series debut in A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!, under the ownership of Soren. Soren used Braviary in a Tag Battle alongside Drilbur against Ash and Cilan (who were using Unfezant and Pansage, respectively), but they were defeated. His Brave Bird later became a vital component for a unique combination invented by Soren, called "Jet Brave". He reappeared in a flashback in Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!.

A Braviary appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League!, under the ownership of Radley. He was seen competing in the Vertress Conference, but he was defeated by Stephan's Zebstrika, who used a combination of Thunderbolt and Giga Impact to knock him out.

A Braviary appeared in Saving Braviary!. Ash, Iris, Cilan, and N helped him escape from Schwarz and Weiss.

A Braviary appeared in Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon and Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, under the ownership of Baraz. Baraz used Braviary to fly around.

A Braviary debuted in Revealing the Stuff of Legend!, under the ownership of Professor Kukui. He used him to help Professor Burnet escape from a group of Jangmo-o and Hakamo-o at the Vast Poni Canyon. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.

A Braviary appeared in JN014, under the ownership of Keira. It was used during a Raid Battle against a giant Golurk, which it helped defeat.

Minor appearances

Braviary debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. In White—Victini and Zekrom, Ash spotted a Braviary soaring in the sky while walking on a trail with Iris and Cilan.

A Braviary appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened, where he was among the Flying-type Pokémon who raced Mewtwo.

Six Braviary appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!.

Two Braviary appeared in Rocking Clawmark Hill! as some of the Pokémon training up on Clawmark Hill.

A Braviary appeared at Aether Paradise in A Dream Encounter!, where he was featured in a television presentation on Professor Burnet. He physically appeared in Deceiving Appearances! and then reappeared in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.

A Trainer's Braviary appeared in Securing the Future!, where he joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

Two Braviary appeared during a flashback in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!, where they were released back into the wild by an Aether Foundation Employee, Professor Burnet, and Wicke.

A Braviary appeared in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!, where it was among the Pokémon seen in the Wild Area.

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 Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Multiple Braviary appeared in Training, where they were seen in the Wild Area.

In the manga

Braviary in Pokémon Adventures

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga

A Braviary appeared in Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest!, under the ownership of the Biker King.

In the Pocket Monsters manga

Two Braviary appeared in JNM02.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Brav

Black owns a Braviary nicknamed Brav. Brav is strong and can lift Black into the sky with ease, making him useful for flying purposes. He first appeared in Choices.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

A Braviary appears as the Burst form of Eurou.

In the TCG

Main article: Braviary (TCG)

Other appearances

Detective Pikachu

Four Braviary appeared in Detective Pikachu.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #134 Unova B2W2: #110 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
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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. Omega Ruby For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured. Alpha Sapphire They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.
Generation VII Alola SM: #076 Alola USUM: #090 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun With its brave disposition, it fears nothing—not even death. Ancient Alolan people respected it, referring to it as "the hero of the sky." Moon It's thought that people disturbed their habitats in the past, so Braviary banded together to fight back. Ultra Sun The more scars it has on its front, the more heroic it's considered to be. Those with many scars on their back are mocked by the flock. Ultra Moon Known as “the hero of the skies,” this Pokémon is so proud and so brave that it will never retreat, even when it's injured.
Generation VIII Galar #282 Galar Isle of Armor #180 Sword Known for its bravery and pride, this majestic Pokémon is often seen as a motif for various kinds of emblems. Shield Because this Pokémon is hotheaded and belligerent, it's Corviknight that's taken the role of transportation in Galar.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black Trade White Route 11, Village Bridge (dark grass) Black 2 Trade White 2 Route 4Mo (Always has Defiant)
Generation VI X Y Evolve Rufflet Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Soaring in the sky
Generation VII Sun Poni Plains Moon Trade Ultra Sun Poni Plains Ultra Moon Trade
Generation VIII Sword Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battles) Shield Trade

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Canyon: Rugged Flats PokéPark 2 Crag Area Conquest Evolve Rufflet MD GTI Stony Cave (B3), Inflora Forest (8F), Great Glacier (2F-14F), Moonlit Forest (Uncharted Road), Rusty Mountain (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Gilded Hall) Rumble U Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2Sa Shuffle Pedra Valley: Stage 204 Marron Trail: Stage 684 Rumble World Dark Land: Boundless Prairie (Center Boss, Back)

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 VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 011 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5 011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00——% 15 011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 Evo.Evo. Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 1818 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00——% 15 2424 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 3030 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00——% 20 3636 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 4242 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 4848 Crush Claw Normal Physical 07575 09595% 10 5757 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 6464 Defog Flying Status 0000— 00——% 15 7272 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 8080 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 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 Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM95 TM95 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR36 TR36 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR48 TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR53 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR66 TR66 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR74 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR89 TR89 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Parent   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 VIII 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 Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - 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 Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
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 Ability 2: Pride Ability 3: Hero Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★★ Evolves from Rufflet when its Attack is 119 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Haruyuki, Masamune, Munetoki, and Naoshige
Pokémon Battle Trozei Flying Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 70 - 130 15 #214 Sky Blast Increases damage done by any Flying types in the combo. Swappable Skill(s): Nosedive
Pokémon GO Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 232 Base Defense: 152 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Steel Wing, Air Slash Charged Attacks: Heat Wave, Brave Bird, Rock Tomb

Evolution

Unevolved Rufflet  Normal  Flying

Level 54 →

First Evolution Braviary  Normal  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Braviary represents August in the Unova horoscope.
• Braviary and Rufflet can be seen as counterparts to Mandibuzz and Vullaby. Braviary and Mandibuzz share a base stat total of 510, evolve from their pre-evolutions starting at 54, and are both part Flying. Braviary and Rufflet are exclusive to White, White 2, Sun, Ultra Sun and Sword while Mandibuzz and Vullaby are to Black, Black 2, Moon, Ultra Moon, and Shield. Whereas Braviary and Rufflet can only be male, Mandibuzz and Vullaby can only be female.

Origin

Braviary may be based on the bald eagle, specifically of the African fish eagle with which it shares its colors. Its color scheme may also be inspired by the red, white, and blue of the flag of the United States. Its design also may be influenced by Native American culture. This may be reflected in the feathers on its head, resembling war bonnets.

Braviary's personality traits are based on American stereotypes.

Name origin

Braviary is a corruption of bravery, and combination of brave and aviary or eyrie. "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 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 Warrgle Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 勇士鷹 / 勇士鹰 Yǒngshìyīng Literally "Warrior eagle" Cantonese Chinese 勇士鷹 Yongsiiying Same as Mandarin

More languages Russian Бревиари Breviari Transcription of English name Thai วอร์เกิล Warrgle Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Brav

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