Braviary (#0628) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP100160–207310–404

Atk123115–192225–379

Def7572–139139–273

SpA5755–119107–234

SpD7572–139139–273

Spe8076–145148–284

Total510Higher than 75% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Braviary outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ghost0×Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Sheer Force
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
DefiantHidden ability
Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

9.71% of teams · rank #23 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe
Tera Type: Normal

Brave Bird
Close Combat
Defog
Giga Impact

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players7.68%
Rated 1500+8.62%
Rated 1630+9.71%
Rated 1760+2.28%

Usage by month

Oct 20259.71%

Moves

Brave Bird95.2%
Close Combat91.7%
Defog76.5%
Giga Impact62%
U-turn22.1%
Roost14.5%
Facade9.3%
Bulk Up8.5%
Body Slam6.9%
Shadow Claw4.6%

Items

Life Orb67.3%
Heavy-Duty Boots21.8%
Choice Band5.3%
Choice Scarf4.4%
Eject Button0.6%
Leftovers0.5%

Abilities

92.3%
7.7%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe40.2%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe17.5%
Adamant 76 HP / 252 Atk / 180 Spe11.8%
Adamant 120 HP / 252 Atk / 136 Spe10.6%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe4.1%

Tera types

Normal67.3%
Fighting12.8%
Flying6.2%
Ground4.5%

Common teammates

Overqwil43.4%
Dudunsparce41.1%
Bellibolt40.2%
Scyther39.8%
Hariyama38.3%
Tornadus21.9%
Vileplume19.7%
Tsareena17.1%

Evolution

#0627RuffletNormalFlying
1. Level 54#0628BraviaryNormalFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoSuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

1Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1Sky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5

1Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

18TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

24Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

30Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

36SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

42WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

48Crush ClawHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalPhys7595%10

57Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

64DefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

72ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Valiant Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#134Updated Unova#110Original Alola#076Original Melemele#076Original Poni#027Updated Alola#090Updated Melemele#090Updated Poni#036Galar#282Isle of Armor#180Hisui#222Paldea#366Blueberry#033

Screaming a bloodcurdling battle cry, this huge and ferocious bird Pokémon goes out on the hunt. It blasts lakes with shock waves, then scoops up any prey that float to the water's surface.
Legends: Arceus
Because this Pokémon is hotheaded and belligerent, it’s Corviknight that’s taken the role of transportation in Galar.
Shield
Known for its bravery and pride, this majestic Pokémon is often seen as a motif for various kinds of emblems.
Sword
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.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
It’s thought that people disturbed their habitats in the past, so Braviary banded together to fight back.
Moon
With its brave disposition, it fears nothing—not even death. Ancient Alolan people respected it, referring to it as “the hero of the sky.”
Sun
For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers.
White
They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: ウォーグル
Japanese (romaji): Warrgle
Korean: 워글
Chinese (Traditional): 勇士雄鷹
Chinese (Simplified): 勇士雄鹰
French: Gueriaigle
German: Washakwil
Spanish: Braviary
Italian: Braviary

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 179
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Flying
Gender: ♂ 100%♀ 0%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword 11 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dusty BowlFlying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 54–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Ultra Sun 1 area

Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

Sun 1 area

Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

White 2 1 area

Road 4Static encounter · Lv 25

White 2 areas

Road 11Walking in dark grass · Lv 58–60
Village BridgeWalking in dark grass · Lv 58–60