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Rufflet in Pokémon Black & White

#133 in the Unova Pokédex • Eaglet Pokémon

Rufflet in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

They crush berries with their talons. They bravely stand up to any opponent, no matter how strong it is.

Pokémon White

They will challenge anything, even strong opponents, without fear. Their frequent fights help them become stronger.

Pokémon details

Types

NormalFlying

Category

Eaglet Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0627

Pokédex

#133

Rufflet in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

70

250

344

Attack

83

153

291

Defense

50

94

218

Sp. Atk

37

71

190

Sp. Def

50

94

218

Speed

60

112

240

Total

350

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Rufflet, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Unova #133
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
70

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
100% male
0% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Rufflet

Rufflet

#133

Level 54

Braviary

Braviary

#134

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Victory Road

Victory Road (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3820%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4010%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave374%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave391%

-

Village Bridge

Walking in tall grass or a cave4810%

-

Village Bridge

Walking in tall grass or a cave5010%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in tall grass or a cave3420%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in tall grass or a cave3610%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass3920%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass4110%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3420%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3610%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass3920%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass4110%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave4820%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave501%

-

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartLeer

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

Normal-10030
StartPeck

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

Flying3510035
5Fury Attack

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

Normal158520
10Wing Attack

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

Flying6010035
14Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
19Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
23Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
28Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
32Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15
37Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Flying--30
41Air Slash

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

Flying759520
46Crush Claw

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.

Normal759510
50Sky Drop

The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.

Flying6010010
55Whirlwind

The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Normal-10020
59Brave Bird

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.

Flying12010015
64Thrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

Normal12010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM08Bulk Up

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting--20
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

Rock508010
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM58Sky Drop

The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.

Flying6010010
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

Normal701005
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

Rock759010
TM83Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Pluck

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Flying6010020
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM02Fly

The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Flying909515
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Fire1009010

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Flying--10

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Superpower

The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Fighting1201005

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Keen Eye

Ability Slot 1

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering accuracy.

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Sheer Force

Ability Slot 2

Removes added effects to increase move damage.

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

Hustle(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Attack stat, but lowers accuracy.

Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

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