Braviary (Japanese: ウォーグル Warrgle) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Rufflet starting at level 54.
In Hisui, Braviary has a dual-type Psychic/Flying regional form.
Biology
Braviary is a large, avian Pokémon with dark red feathers on its back and dark blue feathers on its underside. Its tail feathers are red, turning to yellow, and then blue at the tips. Braviary's legs are long and thick with yellow feet that each have a digit facing backward, and three facing forward. Each digit is tipped by a short, thick, black claw.
Braviary has a long, thick beak with a blue cere. On either side of the cere are Braviary's eyes, which are black with small white pupils. Sprouting from above the eyes are three large, white feathers. At the base of the feathers is a red, three-pointed design that is spread across all three feathers. On each side of Braviary's face, sprouting out from behind the feathers on its forehead, are an additional three white feathers pointing horizontally and downward. Behind the three feathers on its head is a large plume of white feathers, extending most of the way down its neck. These features combined resemble a Native American war bonnet.
Braviary is extremely aggressive, but for noble reasons. It will fight fiercely to help and protect its friends. Even if it is injured or has its life threatened, it will still fight. The more scars it has on its front, the more respect it gets from its peers. Scars on its back will bring it ridicule however. It has earned the nickname "hero of the skies" due to its extreme dedication for its friends. Aiding its valiance, Braviary is extremely strong, capable of lifting a car and flying with it. Braviary is known for its bravery and pride. It is usually seen as a motif for different emblems. However, due to its hotheaded and belligerent nature, Corviknight is chosen for transportation in Galar instead of Braviary.
In Hisui, Braviary's appearance is slightly changed. It has a grey and white feathered body. Braviary's tail is now shaped like a jet. The wings are shaped to resemble a white hand with black feathers underneath. The head feather is shaped like a hat. The plume have changed into purple flames with a light blue eye markings on them.
Unlike their Unova counterparts, Hisuian Braviary prefers to live alone instead of flocks. Hisuian Braviary travels to Hisui during the winter season. It can use its psychic powers to unleash eerie screeches capable of generating shock waves. Hisuian Braviary then uses its talons to grab and rip apart prey. Hisuian Braviary can enter a trance using its psychic powers in order to heighten sixth sense and physical power boost.[1]
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Braviary made his main series debut in A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!, under the ownership of Soren. Soren used Braviary in a Tag Battle alongside Drilbur against Ash and Cilan (who were using Unfezant and Pansage, respectively), but they were defeated. His Brave Bird later became a vital component for a unique combination invented by Soren, called "Jet Brave". He reappeared in a flashback in Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!.
In Curtain Up, Unova League!, Radley's Braviary was seen competing in the Vertress Conference. However, he was defeated by Stephan's Zebstrika, who used a combination of Thunderbolt and Giga Impact to knock him out.
In Saving Braviary!, Ash, his friends, and N helped a Braviary escape from Schwarz and Weiss.
In Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon and Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, Baraz uses a Braviary to fly around.
In Revealing the Stuff of Legend!, Professor Kukui used a Braviary to help Professor Burnet escape from a group of Jangmo-o and Hakamo-o at the Vast Poni Canyon. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.
In Raid Battle in The Ruins!, Kira used a Braviary during a Raid Battle against a giant Golurk, which it helped defeat.
Minor appearances
Braviary debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. In White—Victini and Zekrom, Ash spotted a Braviary soaring in the sky while walking on a trail with Iris and Cilan.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, Mewtwo raced a Braviary.
Six Braviary appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!.
In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, two Braviary were training up on Clawmark Hill.
In A Dream Encounter!, a Braviary was featured in a television presentation by Aether Paradise on Professor Burnet. He physically appeared in Deceiving Appearances! and then reappeared in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.
In Securing the Future!, a Trainer's Braviary joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
In a flashback in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!, two Braviary were released back into the wild by an Aether Foundation Employee, Professor Burnet, and Wicke.
In Mind-Boggling Dynamax!, a Braviary was seen in the Wild Area.
Two Braviary appeared in A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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BW099
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Braviary
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Ash's Pokédex
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Braviary, the Valiant Pokémon, and the evolved form of Rufflet. Called "soldiers of the sky," Braviary fights tirelessly to protect its friends. If it has many scars, it earns more respect from its comrades.
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BW114
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Braviary
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Ash's Pokédex
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Braviary, the Valiant Pokémon, and the evolved form of Rufflet. Because of its devotion to its friends, Braviary will continue battling, even after sustaining injury.
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Training, multiple Braviary were seen in the Wild Area.
In the manga
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
A Braviary appeared in Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest!, under the ownership of the Biker King.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Two Braviary appeared in JNM02.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Brav
Black owns a Braviary nicknamed Brav. He is strong and can lift Black into the sky with ease, thus making him useful for flying purposes. He first appeared in Choices.
Pokémon RéBURST
A Braviary appears as the Burst form of Eurou.
In the TCG
- Main article: Braviary (TCG)
Other appearances
Four Braviary appeared in Detective Pikachu.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova BW: #134
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Unova B2W2: #110
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Black
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They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.
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White
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The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers.
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Black 2
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For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.
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They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.
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Omega Ruby
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For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.
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Alpha Sapphire
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They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #076
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Alola USUM: #090
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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With its brave disposition, it fears nothing—not even death. Ancient Alolan people respected it, referring to it as "the hero of the sky."
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Moon
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It's thought that people disturbed their habitats in the past, so Braviary banded together to fight back.
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Ultra Sun
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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.
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Ultra Moon
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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.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #282
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Galar Isle of Armor #180
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Sword
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Known for its bravery and pride, this majestic Pokémon is often seen as a motif for various kinds of emblems.
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Shield
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Because this Pokémon is hotheaded and belligerent, it's Corviknight that's taken the role of transportation in Galar.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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100
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160 - 207
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310 - 404
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123
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115 - 192
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225 - 379
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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57
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55 - 119
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107 - 234
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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Total: 510
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Braviary
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Hisuian Braviary
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Braviary is available in Sword and Shield.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braviary
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braviary
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Braviary in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Braviary in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braviary
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braviary
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braviary
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braviary
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.17 seconds
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Base HP: 59
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Base Attack: 80
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Base Defense: 54
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Base Speed: 60
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Strong:
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Since he wants to be strong, he never neglects his training. He is strict to himself and others. He is a secret hero in the Crag Area.
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #160
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Braviary’s appearance may stick out on the snowfields, but this warrior of the skies has survived nonetheless. Its courage is unmatched, and it never backs down from a challenge.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Trivia
- Braviary represents August in the Unova horoscope.
- Braviary and Rufflet can be seen as counterparts to Mandibuzz and Vullaby. Braviary and Mandibuzz share a base stat total of 510, evolve from their pre-evolutions starting at level 54, and are both part Flying. Braviary and Rufflet are exclusive to White, White 2, Sun, Ultra Sun, and Sword, while Mandibuzz and Vullaby are to Black, Black 2, Moon, Ultra Moon, and Shield. Whereas Braviary and Rufflet can only be male, Mandibuzz and Vullaby can only be female.
Origin
Braviary appears to be based on the bald eagle. Its color scheme may also be inspired by the red, white, and blue of the flag of the United States. Additionally, its design may be influenced by Native American culture, which is apparently reflected in the feathers on its head, resembling war bonnets.[2] War bonnets were traditionally only worn by men, which is presumably reflected in Braviary's 100% male gender ratio.
Braviary's personality traits appear to be based on American stereotypes.
Hisuian Braviary appears to be based on the Steller's sea-eagle, as evidenced by its larger size, dark plumage with white highlights, and pointed central tail feathers. It is described as visiting the Hisui Region from the north in winter, just as the Steller's sea-eagle migrates to spend the winter in Hokkaido, which the Hisui and Sinnoh regions are based on. It may also be based on the Papuan harpy eagle, as evidenced by its larger size, contrasting dark and white plumage, and distinctive feather crest on his head.
Name origin
Braviary may be a corruption of bravery, and combination of brave and aviary or eyrie. "Home of the brave" is a lyric found in the "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem of the United States. Brave may also refer to the term used for Native American warriors, as in some tribes, the eagle is a sacred animal.
Warrgle may be a combination of war or warrior and eagle. It may also involve warble, a sound a bird makes.
In other languages
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Japanese
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ウォーグル Warrgle
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From war or warrior and eagle
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French
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Gueriaigle
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From guerrier and aigle
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Spanish
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Braviary
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Same as English name
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German
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Washakwil
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From 鷲 washi or Washington and aquila
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Italian
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Braviary
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Same as English name
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Korean
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워글 Warrgle
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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勇士雄鷹 / 勇士雄鹰 Yǒngshìxióngyīng* 勇士鷹 / 勇士鹰 Yǒngshìyīng*
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From 勇士 yǒngshì, 雄 xióng and 鷹 / 鹰 yīng
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Cantonese Chinese
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勇士雄鷹 Yúhngsihhùhngyīng* 勇士鷹 Yúhngsihyīng*
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From 勇士 yúhngsih, 雄 hùhng and 鷹 yīng
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More languages
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Russian
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Бревиари Breviari
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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วอร์เกิล Wokoen
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Transcription of Japanese name
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