Rufflet (Pokémon)

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Bouffalant #626: Bouffalant
Pokémon
#628: Braviary Braviary
Rufflet
ワシボン Washibon
#627
627Rufflet.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type
Normal Flying
Category
Eaglet Pokémon
Abilities
Keen Eye or Sheer Force Hustle
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Unova
#133 #109
Regional Browser numbers
Height
1'08"
Imperial
0.5 m
Metric
Weight
23.1 lbs.
Imperial
10.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
White
Catch rate
190 (24.8%)
Body style
Body09.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F627.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
100% male
Breeding
Flying group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
1
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 70 Battle Exp.: 701*

Rufflet (Japanese: ワシボン Washibon) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.

He evolves into Braviary starting at level 54.

Biology

Physiology

Rufflet is an avian Pokémon that resembles an eaglet. His head has a thick covering of fuzzy white down and a grayish-blue face. A single red and white plume, which resembles an honor feather, extends from his forehead. Rufflet's body and wings are the same shade of blue as his face, and both seem rather miniature compared to the size of his head. He has large yellow feet tipped with black talons, and his beak is also yellow. Rufflet's tail is squared-off at the tip and his coloration matches his downy head.

Gender differences

Rufflet is a male-only species. Vullaby is regarded as their female counterpart, but is a separate species and cannot produce Rufflet Eggs.

Special abilities

Rufflet are very powerful for their size, possessing great physical strength and a highly competitive nature. They use their talons to crush Berries, and they are capable of using many aerial and wind-based attacks, as would be expected from a Flying type. They become even stronger by battling over and over.

Behavior

Rufflet will indiscriminately challenge foes to battle, even strong ones.

Habitat

Rufflet live in rugged, mountainous habitat and around gorges. They are also found in areas by water.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Major appearances

Rufflet is set to make its TV debut appearance in BW095.

Minor appearances

Rufflet made his debut appearance in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.

In the manga

In the TCG

Main article: Rufflet (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 crush berries with their talons. They bravely stand up to any opponent, no matter how strong it is.
White They will challenge anything, even strong opponents, without fear. Their frequent fights help them become stronger.
Black 2 おおきな あいてに たちむかうのは ゆうかん ではなく むぼうだから。 でも そうして きたえ つよくなる。
White 2
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


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 Routes 10, 11, Victory Road, Village Bridge (White only)
Black 2 White 2
Unknown Route 23 (White 2 only)
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Rumble Blast Canyon: Rugged Flats

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
83
79 - 148 153 - 291
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
37
37 - 97 71 - 190
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
350
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 V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

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
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
5555 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
5959 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15
6464 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rufflet
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rufflet
  • 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 
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM83 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
Bag HM Flying Sprite.png HM02 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rufflet
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rufflet

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 Rufflet 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 Rufflet in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rufflet
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rufflet

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 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 Rufflet can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Rufflet cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rufflet
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rufflet

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
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PCP627.png HP: ★★★ Move: Wing Attack
Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Keen Eye
Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Pride
Speed: ★★ Ability 3: Celebrate
Evolves into Braviary when Attack reaches 119
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Masamune, Naoshige, Haruyuki, Munetoki

Evolution

Rufflet
Unevolved
Rufflet
 Normal  Flying 
Rare Candy
Level 54


Braviary
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
Spr 5b 627.png Spr 5b2 627.png Spr b 5b 627.png
Spr 5b 627 s.png Spr 5b2 627 s.png Spr b 5b 627 s.png
Rufflet For other sprites and images, please see Rufflet images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Rufflet is based on an eaglet. The single plume on his head resembles an honor feather, such as those worn by the Plains Indians. Like Braviary, Rufflet is based on Native American warriors.

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

Name origin

Rufflet is a combination of ruffle or rough and eaglet (a young eagle).

Washibon may be a combination of 鷲 washi (eagle) and ibon (Filipino for bird) or haribon (Philippine Eagle).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ワシボン Washibon From washi and ibon; possibly in reference to the haribon
France Flag.png French Furaiglon From fury or fur and aiglon
Spain Flag.png Spanish Rufflet Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Geronimatz From Geronimo and Piepmatz
Italy Flag.png Italian Rufflet Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 수리둥보 Suridungbo
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 毛頭小鷹 / 毛头小鹰 Máotóuxiǎoyīng Literally "Feather-headed eaglet"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese



Notes


External links

Bouffalant #626: Bouffalant
Pokémon
#628: Braviary Braviary


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