[[File:Kukui Braviary.png|thumb|left|220px|right|Braviary in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Kukui Braviary.png|thumb|left|220px|right|Braviary in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
A {{DL|Soren and Rocko|Braviary}} made its main series debut in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]'', under the ownership of [[Soren and Rocko|Soren]]. Soren used Braviary in a tag battle alongside {{DL|Soren and Rocko|Drilbur}} against {{Ash}} and {{an|Cilan}} (who were using {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, respectively), but they were defeated. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]''.
A Braviary made its main series debut in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]'', under the ownership of [[Soren and Rocko|Soren]]. Soren used Braviary in a tag battle alongside {{p|Drilbur}} against {{Ash}} and {{an|Cilan}} (who were using {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, respectively), but they were defeated. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]''.
A {{DL|Radley|Braviary}} appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', under the ownership of [[Radley]]. It was seen competing in the Unova League, but it was defeated by [[Stephan]]'s {{DL|Stephan|Zebstrika}}.
A Braviary appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', under the ownership of [[Radley]]. It was seen competing in the Unova League, but it was defeated by [[Stephan]]'s {{p|Zebstrika}}.
A {{DL|N (anime)|Braviary}} appeared in ''[[BW114|Saving Braviary!]]''. {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|N}} helped it escape from the {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt|Plasma Grunt}}s [[Schwarz and Weiss]].
A Braviary appeared in ''[[BW114|Saving Braviary!]]''. {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|N}} helped it escape from [[Schwarz and Weiss]].
A Braviary appeared as a constellation in ''[[BW138|Go, Go Gogoat!]]''.
A Braviary appeared in ''[[SS034|Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', under the ownership of [[Baraz]]. Baraz used Braviary to fly around.
A {{DL|Baraz|Braviary}} appeared in ''[[SS034|Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', under the ownership of [[Baraz]]. Baraz used Braviary to fly around.
[[Professor Kukui]] was revealed to own a Braviary in [[SM052]].
[[Professor Kukui]] was revealed to own a Braviary in [[SM052]].
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 Americanwar 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.
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.
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.
Black owns a Braviary named Brav. Brav is strong and can lift Black into the sky with ease, making him useful for flying purposes. He first appeared in Choices.
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, and Sun while Mandibuzz and Vullaby are to Black, Black 2 and Moon. Whereas Braviary and Rufflet can only be male, Mandibuzz and Vullaby can only be female.
Braviary may be based on the bald eagle. Its color scheme may 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.[1]
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 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.
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