Braviary

Braviary
Generation	Generation V
Generation	Generation V
Evolutionary Line
Evolutionary Line
Type(s)
Species	Valiant Pokémon
Abilities	Keen Eye Sheer Force Defiant (HA)
Pokédex
Previous	Rufflet
Previous	Rufflet
Index	628
Index	628
Next	Vullaby
Next	Vullaby
Kanto	N/A
Kanto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	134/110
Unova	134/110
Kalos	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Alola	076/090
Alola	076/090
Galar	282/180
Galar	282/180
Evolves
From	Rufflet
Into	None
Gender	100% ♂ 0 % ♀
Gender	100% ♂ 0 % ♀
Weight	90.4 lbs. 41.0 kg
Weight	90.4 lbs. 41.0 kg
Height	4'11" 1.5 m
Height	4'11" 1.5 m
Pokédex color	Red
Pokédex color	Red
Egg group	Flying
Egg group	Flying
Shape
Shape
Footprint
Footprint
Cry
Cry
Braviary
Generation	Generation VIII
Generation	Generation VIII
Evolutionary Line	No evolution line
Evolutionary Line	No evolution line
Type(s)
Species	Battle Cry Pokémon
Pokédex
Previous
Previous
Index	N/A
Index	N/A
Next
Next
Kanto	N/A
Kanto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	N/A
Unova	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Alola	N/A
Alola	N/A
Galar	N/A
Galar	N/A
Evolves
From	None
Into	None
Gender	100% ♂ 0 % ♀
Gender	100% ♂ 0 % ♀
Weight	95.7 lbs. 43.3 kg
Weight	95.7 lbs. 43.3 kg
Height	5'07" 1.7 m
Height	5'07" 1.7 m
Egg group	Flying
Egg group	Flying
Shape
Shape

Braviary (Japanese: ウォーグル Wooguru) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It is Mandibuzz's male counterpart. It has a Psychic/Flying-type Hisuian form introduced in Generation VIII.

Biology

Physiology

Braviary is a large birdlike Pokémon that resembles a bald eagle. The top part of its body is red, while its underside is deep blue. It has large, magnificent wings and a feathery white and red crest atop its head and encircling its face. It has a sharp yellow beak and round eyes with dark pupils. Braviary has a long red tail that is striped yellow and blue at the tip, as well as having very strong legs and large, sharp yellow talons with black claws.

Braviary is a male-only species of Pokémon. Mandibuzz is its female counterpart.

Behavior

Braviary is extremely valiant, loyal, and courageous. It will fight for its friends, no matter what the danger. It will also not stop battling, even if greatly injured. The more scars they bear from battles, the more respect they get from their kind. They are called "brave soldiers of the sky".

Braviary is known for its bravery and pride and as such has been a national symbol for many emblems. However, Braviary has a wild and hotheaded temperament and is not used as transportation in the Galar region.

Braviary is incredibly strong, capable of lifting a single automobile in flight.

Special Abilities

Braviary has access to the abilities Keen Eye, Sheer Force, and Defiant (Braviary's hidden ability). Keen Eye prevents Braviary's accuracy stat from being reduced. Sheer Force increases the damage output of any of Braviary's moves that have a secondary effect; i.e. moves that causes recoil damage, burn damage, and flinching. Defiant sharply increases Braviary's Attack stat if any of its stats are reduced besides Attack.

Evolution

Braviary evolves from Rufflet at level 54.

Game Info

Game Locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Black and White	Route 11, Village Bridge (White only)	Rare
X and Y	Evolve Rufflet	None

Pokédex 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.

• White 2

  For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.

• X

  For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.

• Y

  They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.

• Omega Ruby

  For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.

• Alpha Sapphire

  They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.

• 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.

• Ultra Sun

  The more scars it has on its front, the more heroic it’s considered to be. Those with many scars on their back are mocked by the flock.

• Ultra Moon

  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.

• Sword

  Known for its bravery and pride, this majestic Pokémon is often seen as a motif for various kinds of emblems.

• Shield

  Because this Pokémon is hotheaded and belligerent, it's Corviknight that's taken the role of transportation in Galar.

Stats

Braviary's Stats
HP	100
Attack	123
Defense	75
Sp. Atk	57
Sp. Def	75
Speed	80
Total	510

Learnset

Leveling

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Superpower	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
1	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical
1	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical
1	Whirlwind	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
1	Peck	35	100%	35	Flying	Physical
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical
1	Wing Attack	60	100%	35	Flying	Physical
Evo	Superpower	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
5	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical
10	Wing Attack	60	100%	35	Flying	Physical
14	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status
19	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status
23	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
28	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
32	Defog	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
37	Tailwind	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
41	Air Slash	75	95%	15	Flying	Special
46	Crush Claw	75	95%	10	Normal	Physical
50	Sky Drop	60	100%	10	Flying	Physical
57	Whirlwind	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
63	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical
70	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
1	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
1	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
1	Whirlwind	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
1	Superpower	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
1	Peck	35	100%	35	Flying	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
1	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
1	Wing Attack	60	100%	35	Flying	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
5	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
10	Wing Attack	60	100%	35	Flying	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
14	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
19	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
23	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
28	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
32	Defog	—	—%	15	Flying	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
37	Tailwind	—	—%	15	Flying	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
41	Air Slash	75	95%	15	Flying	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
46	Crush Claw	75	95%	10	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	4 ♥
50	Sky Drop	60	100%	10	Flying	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
51	Superpower	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
57	Whirlwind	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
63	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
70	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Peck	35	100%	35	Flying	Physical
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical
1	Wing Attack	60	100%	35	Flying	Physical
5	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical
10	Wing Attack	60	100%	35	Flying	Physical
14	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status
19	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status
23	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
28	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
32	Defog	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
37	Tailwind	—	—%	30	Flying	Status
41	Air Slash	75	95%	20	Flying	Special
46	Crush Claw	75	95%	10	Normal	Physical
50	Sky Drop	60	100%	10	Flying	Physical
51	Superpower	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
57	Whirlwind	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
63	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical
70	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

TMs and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM01	Work Up	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM08	Bulk Up	—	—%	20	Fighting	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM19	Roost	—	—%	10	Flying	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM39	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM51	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical
TM58	Sky Drop	60	100%	10	Flying	Physical
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM76	Fly	90	95%	15	Flying	Physical
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM01	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM08	Bulk Up	—	—%	20	Fighting	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM19	Roost	—	—%	10	Flying	Status		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM39	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM51	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM58	Sky Drop	60	100%	10	Flying	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM67	Retaliate	70	100%	5	Normal	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Rock SmashXY	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM02	Fly	90	95%	15	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM06	Rock SmashORAS	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation V
TM/HM	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM01	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM08	Bulk Up	—	—%	20	Fighting	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM39	Rock Tomb	50	80%	10	Rock	Physical
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM58	Sky Drop	60	100%	10	Flying	Physical
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM67	Retaliate	70	100%	5	Normal	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
TM83	Work Up	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Pluck	60	100%	20	Flying	Physical
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM94	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical
HM02	Fly	90	95%	15	Flying	Physical
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Braviary can learn, refer to Rufflet.

Tutoring

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Defog USUM	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
Heat Wave USUM	95	90%	10	Fire	Special
Laser Focus USUM	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
Sky Attack USUM	140	90%	5	Flying	Physical
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Superpower USUM	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
Tailwind USUM	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
Zen Headbutt USUM	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Heat Wave ORAS	95	90%	10	Fire	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
Sky Attack ORAS	140	90%	5	Flying	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Superpower ORAS	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS	—	—%	15	Flying	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Heat Wave B2W2	100	90%	10	Fire	Special
Roost B2W2	—	—%	10	Flying	Status
Sky Attack B2W2	140	90%	5	Flying	Physical
Sleep Talk B2W2	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snore B2W2	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Superpower B2W2	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
Tailwind B2W2	—	—%	30	Flying	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

• Generation V
• Generation VI
• Generation VII
• Generation VIII

Braviary's Black and White/Black 2 & White 2 sprite

Braviary's back sprite

Braviary's Black and White shiny sprite

Braviary's back shiny sprite

Braviary's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sprite

Braviary's back sprite

Braviary's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire shiny sprite

Braviary's back shiny sprite

Appearances

Professor Kukui's Braviary.

Anime

Supporting

• Professor Kukui's Braviary

Minor

• Radley's Braviary
• Soren's Braviary
• Braviary (BW116)
• Baraz's Braviary
• Keira's Braviary

Trivia

• Braviary was revealed in the August issue of CoroCoro along with six other Pokémon on July 11, 2010.
• Before being revealed that the Unova region was based on America, many Pokémon fans considered Braviary's bald eagle-esque appearance as evidence that the games were based there.
• Braviary is August in the Pokémon Horoscope, the same date as the CoroCoro issue it was revealed in.
• The Pokédex entry in Pokémon Moon is a reference to how real-world bald eagles were once critically endangered but were recovered.
  • Although the Pokédex entry said people directly disturbed its habitat, in real life, the bald eagle population was dropping due to them ingesting pesticides from fish, which caused their eggshells to be too thin and thus making them break. Also, the entry claims that they worked together to fight back, however in real life the bald eagle population was recovered due to human effort, though this section may be a reference to the United States considering Braviary's American theme.
• Braviary shares some similarities with Mandibuzz:
  • Both are based on a species of birds of prey (Braviary is based on an eagle while Mandibuzz is based on a vulture or condor)
  • Both are version exclusives (Braviary is exclusive to White, White 2, Sun, Ultra Sun, and Sword while Mandibuzz is exclusive to Black, Black 2 Moon, Ultra Moon, and Shield).
  • Both evolve from their respective pre-evolved form at level 54.
• Braviary is the first male-only Pokémon to get a regional form, and the first single-gender Pokémon to get a regional form overall.

Origin

Braviary is most likely based on a Bald Eagle, one of the national symbols of the United States, or a Golden Eagle. Its color palette also consists of red, white, and blue referencing the American Flag and concept of Unova (Unova is based on New York and is the first mainline Pokémon region based on an area in the U.S.)

As opposed to Mandibuzz's influence being on pre-historic America, Braviary seems to be based off the influence of modern America. The feathers on its head also represent Native American headdresses, which may relate to how war bonnets created by Native Americans were largely made using eagle feathers as decoration due to being seen as a mighty bird. The combination of elements from both Native American cultures and the European origins of many of the U.S.'s founders may relate to the American ideal of being a place where people from multiple cultures can live together in harmony.

Hisuian Braviary appears to be based on a Steller's sea eagle.

Etymology

Braviary comes from "brave" (possibly meaning courage or having to do with Native American Braves or warriors) and "aviary" (a large cage, house, or enclosure in which birds are kept).

Braviary's Japanese name, Uōguru, is derived from "war" (either because it's a valiant fighter or because America and Americans are often stereotyped as being obsessed with war and their military) and "eagle".

Gallery

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data

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