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Braviary (Japanese: ウォーグル, HepburnWooguru) (BRAY-vee-air-ee[1]) 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[]

Unovan[]

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.

Hisuian[]

Hisuian 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.

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

Behavior[]

Unovan[]

Braviary are extremely valiant, loyal, and courageous. They will fight for their friends, no matter what the danger. They will also not stop battling, even if greatly injured. In fact, there was history of them banding together to retaliate against humans who disturbed their habitats. The more scars they bear from battles, the more respect they get from their kind. They are therefore called "brave soldiers of the sky". However, only ones with scars at their fronts are respected, whereas the ones who have wounds on their backs are spurned.

Braviary are known for their bravery and pride and as such have been a national symbol for many emblems as well. However, Braviary also have a wild and hotheaded temperament and thus are not used as transportation in the Galar region.

Hisuian[]

Hisuian Braviary travel to Hisui during the winter season. They prefer to live alone instead of flocks. To hunt, they scan far below the murky surface of estuaries for prey, deeper than vision can penetrate, then they blast lakes with shockwaves and scoop prey that float to the water surface. Before these Pokémon leave their nests to hunt, they let loose eerie, bloodcurdling screeches that can be heard for miles. Hisuians used to say that these sounds where the cries of angry spirits who died in austere winters. Hisuian Braviary are even more solitary than their relatives, only meeting to mate; their barren habitats do not provide sufficient resources for cooperation.

Natural abilities[]

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

Hisuian Braviary can use their psychic powers to unleash eerie screeches capable of generating shock waves, then use their talons to grab and rip apart prey. They can also enter a trance using their psychic powers in order to heighten sixth sense and physical power boost.

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.

  • Scarlet

    The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers.

  • Violet

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


Stats[]

Stats[]

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

Stats
HP
110
Attack
83
Defense
70
Sp. Atk
112
Sp. Def
70
Speed
65
Total
510

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration IX
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Superpower 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Whirlwind —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Evo Superpower 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
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
70 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 VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Superpower 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Whirlwind —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Evo Superpower 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
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
57 Whirlwind —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
63 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
70 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 VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Superpower 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Whirlwind —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Evo Superpower 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
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
57 Whirlwind —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
63 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
70 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 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
1 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
1 Whirlwind —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
1 Superpower 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
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 ♥
1 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
1 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
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 ♥
51 Superpower 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
57 Whirlwind —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
63 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
70 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
1 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
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
51 Superpower 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
57 Whirlwind 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
63 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
70 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
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
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
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal 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 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
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 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
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
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
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
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 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[]

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


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
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Sky Attack USUM 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
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
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME 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 Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Heat Wave ORAS 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
Sky Attack ORAS 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
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 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 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 Cat.
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Roost  —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Sky Attack  140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
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[]

Appearances[]

Kukui Braviary

Professor Kukui's Braviary.

Anime[]

Supporting[]

Minor[]

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.
    • They are deemed counterparts is most likely to reflect how Braviary represents Native Americans and Mandibuzz represents Prehistoric Americans.
  • 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.

Hisuin Braviary is based on the Steller's sea eagle, an eagle that migrates to Hokkaido (the location Hisui is based on) during the winter season and is also one of the largest sea eagles. Braviary is also described as migrating to the Hisui region from the north during winter time. It may also be based on the Papuan eagle, which also has a larger size but also sports a notable feather crest on its head.

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[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 48. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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