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Rufflet

Rufflet

Galar #281 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Eaglet Pokémon

Rufflet

Galar #281 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Eaglet Pokémon

Stats

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.

Bouffalant

Braviary

Rufflet normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Rufflet sprite

Shiny

Rufflet

Eaglet Pokémon

Galar #281
NormalFlying

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)

Abilities

Keen EyeSheer ForceHustle(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Rufflet takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

Ice

Rock

Resists

Ground

Ghost

Grass

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #281Isle of Armor #179
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
70

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
100% male
0% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

Sword

If it spies a strong Pokémon, Rufflet can’t resist challenging it to a battle. But if Rufflet loses, it starts bawling.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

A combative Pokémon, it’s ready to pick a fight with anyone. It has talons that can crush hard berries.

Evolution

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

Rufflet

Galar #281

Level 54

Braviary

Braviary

Galar #282

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

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

6Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

12Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

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

18TailwindFlyingStatus--15

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns.

24Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

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

30Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

36SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

42WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

48Crush ClawNormalPhysical759510

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

55Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

60DefogFlyingStatus--15

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

66ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

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

72Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM06FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM26Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

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

TM30Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM56U-turnBugPhysical7010020

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

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM79RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.

TM95Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR36Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

TR39SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

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

TR48Bulk UpFightingStatus--20

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

TR53Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.

TR66Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

TR69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

TR85Work UpNormalStatus--30

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

TR89HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010

The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Keen Eye

Ability Slot 1

Keen eyes prevent other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon’s accuracy.

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Sheer Force

Ability Slot 2

Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves when attacking.

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×.

#626

Bouffalant

#282

Braviary

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