#628 Braviary

#628 Braviary

Height1.5 m(4'11")
Weight41 kg(90.4 lbs)
Gender100%0%
Gen 5

Braviary's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 100
341
Attack 123
282
Defense 75
186
Sp. Atk 57
150
Sp. Def 75
186
Speed 80
196
1341
Type Effectiveness

Braviary Abilities

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

DefiantHidden

Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

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Braviary Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Wing Attackflyingphysical60100Level 1The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
Leernormalstatus100Level 1The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Peckflyingphysical35100Level 1The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn to inflict damage.
Sky Attackflyingphysical14090Level 1The user attacks the turn after using this move. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also make the target flinch.
Superpowerfightingphysical120100Level 1The user attacks the target with great power. This also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Hone ClawsdarkstatusLevel 1The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
TailwindflyingstatusLevel 18The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.
Scary Facenormalstatus100Level 24The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60Level 30The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Slashnormalphysical70100Level 36The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
WhirlwindnormalstatusLevel 42The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Crush Clawnormalphysical7595Level 48The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Air Slashflyingspecial7595Level 57The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
DefogflyingstatusLevel 64A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness.
Thrashnormalphysical120100Level 72The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Acrobaticsflyingphysical55100TMThe user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
AgilitypsychicstatusTMThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Air Cutterflyingspecial6095TMThe user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brave Birdflyingphysical120100TMThe user tucks in its wings and charges at a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Bulk UpfightingstatusTMThe user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats.
Close Combatfightingphysical120100TMThe user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100TMA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Dual Wingbeatflyingphysical4090TMThe user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Feather Danceflyingstatus100TMThe user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.
Flyflyingphysical9095TMThe user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Heat Wavefirespecial9590TMThe user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hurricaneflyingspecial11070TMThe user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind. This may also confuse the target.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Iron Headsteelphysical80100TMThe user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Metal Clawsteelphysical5095TMThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Reversalfightingphysical100TMAn all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Rock Sliderockphysical7590TMLarge boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Tombrockphysical6095TMThe user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Shadow Clawghostphysical70100TMThe user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf 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.
U Turnbugphysical70100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Zen Headbuttpsychicphysical8090TMThe user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Braviary Sprites

Pokedex Entries
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.

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.

In Other Languages

Braviary's Japanese name is Warrgle (ウォーグル). Here are all the official names for Braviary across different languages:

JapaneseウォーグルWarrgle
Korean워글
Chinese (Traditional)勇士雄鷹
FrenchGueriaigle
GermanWashakwil
SpanishBraviary
ItalianBraviary
Chinese (Simplified)勇士雄鹰

Braviary Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate60
Base Friendship70
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience179

How to Get Braviary

Braviary is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Braviary in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Braviary

Braviary is a Normal/Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 510, Braviary is classified as a Valiant Pokémon and is part of the Rufflet → Braviary → Hisuian Braviary evolution line.

In competitive play, Braviary is placed in the NU tier where it holds a 5.56% usage rate. Its key abilities are Keen Eye and Sheer Force and Defiant, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Braviary is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Braviary can learn 73 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Brave Bird, Defog, Close Combat, U Turn. Standing at 1.5m tall and weighing 41kg, Braviary has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.