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#0628 Braviary

Braviary artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
NormalFlying
Abilities
Inner FocusPrevents flinching and blocks Intimidate.Sheer ForceMoves lose added effects but gain power.
Hidden ability
DefiantSharply ups Attack when its stats are lowered.
Capture
Gender
always male
Egg groups
Flying
Growth
Slow
EV yield
2 Attack
Braviary’s base stats
HP100
Attack125 (official 123)
Defense80 (official 75)
Sp. Atk55 (official 57)
Sp. Def100 (official 75)
Speed80
Total540Official games: 510, +30 in this hack. All base stat changes

Where to find it

Evolve Rufflet

Evolution

Evolves from Rufflet at Lv 30.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Braviary’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
On evolutionSuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005The user attacks with brute force. It then lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
1SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005The user attacks with brute force. It then lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
1Sky AttackFlyingPhysical909010Dives from the sky to strike the target. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
1PeckFlyingPhysical3510035The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
1LeerNormalStatus—10030The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
1Hone ClawsDarkStatus——15The user sharpens its claws. Raises its Attack and accuracy by 1 stage.
1Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035The foe is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
18TailwindFlyingStatus——15A turbulent whirlwind doubles the Speed of all party Pokémon for 4 turns.
24Scary FaceNormalStatus—10010The user frightens the foe with a scary face. Lowers its Speed by 2 stages.
30Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
36SlashNormalPhysical7010020The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
42WhirlwindNormalStatus——20The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
48Crush ClawNormalPhysical759510The user slashes with hard, sharp claws. 50% chance to lower the foe’s Defense by 1 stage.
57Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515The user slices the foe with a blade of air. It has a 30% chance to make the foe flinch.
64DefogFlyingStatus——15Lowers the foe’s evasiveness and blows away Spikes, Light Screen, and the like. It also clears fog.
72ThrashNormalPhysical12010010The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. It then becomes confused, however.
80Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Braviary can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus——20The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body. Raises its Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical859525Strikes the target with hard wings. May raise the user’s Defense.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020The user attacks, then can switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM129Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010Strikes the target with its wings twice.
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Move tutors

Moves Braviary can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515The user slices the foe with a blade of air. It has a 30% chance to make the foe flinch.
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.
Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005The user fights up close without guarding itself. It lowers its Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stage.

Cianwood City · Cost: Rare Candy ×3

Requirements: Cianwood City: Ace Trainer Hans unlocks Close Combat

Cianwood City

Dazzling GleamFairySpecial8010010The user fires a powerful flash of light at the foe to deal damage.

Route 15 · Cost: Moon Ball ×1

Route 15

Heat WaveFireSpecial959010The user exhales a heated breath on the foe. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010The user wraps the foe in a fierce wind. It may confuse the foe.
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Goldenrod City · Cost: Love Ball ×1

Requirements: Goldenrod City: small extras

Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.

Route 20 · Cost: Aspear Berry ×1

Route 20

Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015The user slams the foe with its steel-hard head. 30% chance to make the target flinch.
Metal ClawSteelPhysical6010035Slashes the target with steel claws. May raise the user’s Attack.

Pewter City · Cost: Level Ball ×1

Pewter City

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical909010Dives from the sky to strike the target. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
SnarlDarkSpecial559515The user yells at the foe relentlessly, lowering its Sp. Atk.
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015The user attacks with the power of its will. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.

Saffron City · Cost: Colbur Berry ×1

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