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Rufflet in Pokémon X & Y

#627 in the X and Y Pokédex • Eaglet Pokémon

Rufflet in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

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

Pokémon Y

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

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
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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

#627

Level 54

Braviary

Braviary

#628

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

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Flying)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Flying)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

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

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

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 lower its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
23Aerial Ace

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

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 barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15
37Tailwind

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

Flying--15
41Air Slash

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

Flying759515
46Crush Claw

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

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

Normal--20
59Brave Bird

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

Flying12010015
64Thrash

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

Normal12010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
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, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting--20
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

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

Fire--5
TM17Protect

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
TM19Roost

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

Flying--10
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. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

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

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. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

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
TM51Steel Wing

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

Steel709025
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 move becomes more powerful.

Normal701005
TM80Rock Slide

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

Rock759010
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
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. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

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

Normal509530
HM02Fly

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town.

Flying909515
HM04Strength

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

Normal8010015

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Heat Wave

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

Fire959010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Heat Wave

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

Fire959010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Pluck

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

Flying6010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Superpower

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

Fighting1201005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Superpower

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

Fighting1201005

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Work Up

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

Normal--30

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Keen Eye

Ability Slot 1

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering accuracy.

Prevents opponents from lowering accuracy and ignores their evasion stages.

Sheer Force

Ability Slot 2

Removes additional 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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