
Braviary
#628 (Unova)
Best moveset for Braviary
The best moves for Braviary are Air Slash and Fly when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Rufflet family. Braviary evolves from Rufflet which costs 50 Candy.
No evolutions:

Forms
There are 2 different forms of Braviary:
Standard game images
Summary
Braviary is a Normal & Flying Pokémon which evolves from Rufflet. It is vulnerable to Rock, Electric and Ice moves. Braviary's strongest moveset is Air Slash & Fly and it has a Max CP of 3,491.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Quick move | Damage | DPS |
---|---|---|
Steel Wing | 14 | 14 |
Air Slash | 12 | 14.4 |
Main move | Damage | DPS |
---|---|---|
Heat Wave | 95 | 31.7 |
Rock Slide | 75 | 30 |
Close Combat | 105 | 42 |
Brave Bird | 130 | 78 |
Fly | 90 | 54 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
---|---|---|---|
Air Slash
14.4 dps
|
Fly
54 dps
|
24 | 100% |
Steel Wing
14 dps
|
Fly
54 dps
|
23.7 | 99% |
Air Slash
14.4 dps
|
Brave Bird
78 dps
|
22.1 | 92% |
Steel Wing
14 dps
|
Brave Bird
78 dps
|
21.8 | 91% |
Air Slash
14.4 dps
|
Rock Slide
30 dps
|
18.7 | 78% |
Air Slash
14.4 dps
|
Close Combat
42 dps
|
18.6 | 77% |
Steel Wing
14 dps
|
Rock Slide
30 dps
|
18.4 | 77% |
Steel Wing
14 dps
|
Close Combat
42 dps
|
18.2 | 76% |
Air Slash
14.4 dps
|
Heat Wave
31.7 dps
|
17.5 | 73% |
Steel Wing
14 dps
|
Heat Wave
31.7 dps
|
17.2 | 72% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Braviary?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Braviary are:
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Kyurem (White).
Braviary is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
Attack |
|
232 |
Defense |
|
152 |
Stamina |
|
225 |
Max HP
Level 40 | 189 |
Size
Height | 1.5 m |
Weight | 41 kg |
Other
Base capture rate | 0% |
Base flee rate | 0% |
Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,323 |
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,764 |
Level 30 Max wild |
2,647 |
Level 40 |
3,088 |
Level 50 |
3,491 |
Max CP with weather boost
Level 25 (raids) | 2,206 |
Level 35 (wild) | 2,867 |