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. It evolves from Rufflet starting at level 54. All Rufflet in Hisui will evolve into this form regardless of their origin.
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 is a crest of three long, white feathers. At the base of the feathers is a red, W-shaped 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 mane of white feathers, draping over its neck. Combined, these features resemble a Native American war bonnet.
Braviary is extremely aggressive, but for noble reasons. It is known for its bravery and pride, and 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 "the 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. However, due to its hotheaded and belligerent nature, it was rejected from being the Flying Taxi carrier in Galar in favor of Corviknight. Braviary is usually seen as a motif for different emblems.
Forms
Braviary has an ancient regional form in Hisuian Braviary. In Hisui, Braviary grow even larger and have been known to be relied on by the indigenous people of Hisui for personal transport aross the skies. Their legs and undersides feature dark grey plummage while white feathers extend across their back, wings, and tail. Braviary's tail feathers are now shaped like a jet. The crest of feathers above its beak and now red cere has evolved into a formation that appears to be purple flames adorned with two light blue eye-like markings, altogether resembling aviator goggles. The mane of feathers behind this formation has grown more voluminous and fans upward.
Unlike their Unovan counterparts, Hisuian Braviary prefers to live alone instead of flocks. Hisuian Braviary travels to Hisui from the north during the winter season. When it hunts, it sends out bloodcurdling battle cries, which can be imbued with its psychic powers to generate shock waves. It uses these shock waves to stun prey living underwater in lakes, causing them to float to the surface, before it grabs them with its talons and rips them apart. Hisuian Braviary can use its psychic powers to heighten its sixth sense, as well as to enter a trance for a physical power boost.[1]
A special Hisuian Braviary is worshiped in Hisui due to him being descended from one of the 10 ancient Pokémon who received a blessing from Arceus. In particular, he is one of the Ride Pokémon who resides in Alabaster Icelands and assists humans.
Hisuian Braviary is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Esper Wing.
Evolution
Braviary evolves from Rufflet.
In Hisui, Braviary has a regional form that evolves from Rufflet.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova B W : #134
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Unova B2 W2 : #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 S M : #076
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Alola US UM : #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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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #222
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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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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Hisuian Braviary
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Legends: Arceus
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Screaming a bloodcurdling battle cry, this huge and ferocious bird Pokémon goes out on the hunt. It blasts lakes with shock waves, then scoops up any prey that float to the water's surface.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #366
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #33
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Scarlet
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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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Violet
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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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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
Hisuian Braviary
Stats
Base stats
Braviary
Stat
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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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Hisuian Braviary
Due to the different way stats are calculated in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, exact minimum and maximum stats are not shown in this table.
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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110
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170 - 217
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330 - 424
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83
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79 - 148
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153 - 291
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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112
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105 - 180
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206 - 355
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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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
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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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Hisuian Braviary
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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
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Braviary
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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 or an alternate form of Braviary
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Hisuian Braviary
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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 or an alternate form of Braviary
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Braviary
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Braviary
- 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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Hisuian Braviary
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Braviary
- 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
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Braviary
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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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Hisuian Braviary
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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
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Side game data
Braviary
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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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Weak:
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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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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Hisuian Braviary
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In the anime
Main series
Hisuian Braviary in the
anime
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. He 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 he 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!.
A Hisuian Braviary appeared in a fantasy in The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1).
A Braviary appeared in Narrowing the Chaser Chase!, under the ownership of a Project Mew Challenger.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Source
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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 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 Journeys: The Series
Two Braviary appeared in Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!.
Pokémon RéBURST
A Braviary appears as the Burst form of Eurou.
In the TCG
- Main article: Braviary (TCG)
Other appearances
Four Braviary appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.
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-evolved forms 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 exclusive to Black, Black 2, Moon, Ultra Moon, and Shield. Whereas Braviary and Rufflet can only be male, Mandibuzz and Vullaby can only be female.
- Unovan Braviary and its pre-evolution were designed by Takao Unno.[2]
- In Pokémon Legends: Arceus's internal code, Hisuian Braviary's Hidden Ability is Defiant instead of Tinted Lens.
- Hisuian Braviary and Hisuian Growlithe were the first Hisuian forms to be officially revealed.
Origin
Because the setting of Pokémon Black and White, Unova, is based on the New York metropolitan area, the game designers considered how they could incorporate this setting — and more broadly, of America — into their designs. Braviary is based on the bald eagle, which is the national bird of the United States. Its color scheme of red, white and blue is inspired by the flag of the United States. Additionally, its design is influenced by Native American culture, which is reflected by its strong legs and the feathers on its head,[2] the latter resembling war bonnets. 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, pointed central tail feathers, and southward migratory route to Hokkaido (the real-life basis for the Hisui region). The Steller's sea eagle also has a rare dark morph that resembles Hisuian Braviary's Shiny form. Hisuian Braviary may also be based on the Papuan eagle, as evidenced by its larger size, contrasting dark and white plumage, and distinctive feather crest on its head.
Name origin
Braviary may be a combination of brave or bravery and aviary. It may also involve eyrie.
Warrgle may be a combination of war or warrior and eagle. It may also involve warble, a sound a bird makes.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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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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Hindi
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वीरीगल Veereegle
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From वीर vīr and eagle, possibly also from regal
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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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Related articles
References
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