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Rufflet (Japanese: ワシボン, HepburnWashibon) (RUF-lit[1]) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It is Vullaby's male counterpart.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Rufflet is a small shaggy bird-like Pokémon that resembles an eagle chick. This species of Pokémon can only be male. It has quite a big head compared to the size of his body. The head has shaggy cream-colored outer feathers. The inner part of his head is blue, with a red spike at the top. It has ovular black eyes, with white pupils. Its neck feathers are cream-colored and downy, encircling its neck like a scarf, and its wings and small body are grayish blue, as well as the mask around his eyes. It has fairly large feet and talons with black claws. Its feathery tail is short and cream-colored.

Behavior[]

Rufflet possesses sharp talons that are able to crush berries. Despite consuming berries on occasion, Rufflet is a true carnivore; it uses its talons to tear apart the hard shells of Shellders and other shelled prey before consuming the tender innards. Rufflet never backs down from a tough fight and will keep on fighting with bravery no matter how strong its opponent is. If it loses a fight, Rufflet will start to throw a tantrum.

Evolution[]

Rufflet evolves into Braviary at level 54.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Route 10, 11, Victory Road, Village Bridge (White only) Uncommon
X and Y Friend Safari Rare
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Mirage Mountain
Sun and Moon Route 3 (Sun only) Rare
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Route 3 Uncommon

Pokédex entries[]

  • Black

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

  • White

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

  • Black 2

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

  • White 2

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

  • X

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

  • Y

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

  • Omega Ruby

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

  • Alpha Sapphire

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

  • Sun

    They pick fights indiscriminately. They grow stronger and more powerful each time they faint or are injured.

  • Moon

    With its sharp claws, this Pokémon pierces its prey, and then it pecks at them. Although it also consumes berries, it’s a carnivore at heart.

  • Ultra Sun

    With its powerful legs and sturdy claws, it can crack even the hard shells of Shellder and pluck out their insides.

  • Ultra Moon

    With its powerful legs and sturdy claws, it can crack even the hard shells of Shellder and pluck out their insides.

  • Sword

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

  • Shield

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

  • Scarlet

    They pick fights indiscriminately. They grow stronger and more powerful each time they faint or are injured.

  • Violet

    With its sharp claws, this Pokémon pierces its prey, and then it pecks at them. Although it also consumes berries, it's a carnivore at heart.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
70
Attack
83
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
37
Sp. Def
50
Speed
60
Total
350

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
5 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
10 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
14 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
19 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
23 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
28 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
32 Defog —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
37 Tailwind —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
41 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
46 Crush Claw 75 95% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
50 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
55 Whirlwind —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
59 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
64 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME 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 Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
5 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
10 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
14 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
19 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
23 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
28 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
32 Defog —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 2 0 ♥
37 Tailwind —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
41 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 1 4 ♥
46 Crush Claw 75 95% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 1 4 ♥
50 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
55 Whirlwind —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
59 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
64 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 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 Cat.
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
5 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
10 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
14 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
19 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
23 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
28 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
32 Defog —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
37 Tailwind —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
41 Air Slash 75 95% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
46 Crush Claw 75 95% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
50 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
55 Whirlwind 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
59 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
64 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME 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[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM76 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME 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, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 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, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM83 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME 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[]

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Heat Wave USUM 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Superpower USUM 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME 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.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Heat Wave ORAS 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Superpower ORAS 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 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 Cat.
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Roost  —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Superpower  120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Tailwind  —% 30 Type Flying HOME 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[]

Battle Animation Sprites[]

Rufflet-AttackAnimation-1-XY
Rufflet-AttackAnimation-2-XY

Trivia[]

  • It is impossible to get a seen Pokédex entry for Rufflet in Pokémon Black and Pokémon Black 2 without trading with another player.

Origin[]

Rufflet is based on a bald eagle chick. 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 Vullaby's influence being on pre-historic America, Rufflet seems to be based off the influence of modern America. The feather on its head resembles Native American headdress.

Etymology[]

Rufflet comes from ruffle or ruffled (referring to his feathers) and eaglet.

Its Japanese name, Washibon, is possibly a combination of washi (eagle) and Haribon (name for the Philippine Eagle which means King of Birds). In addition it sounds phonetically similar to Washington.

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 313. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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