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Rufflet (ワシボン Washibon)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#627
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Braviary
		Generation:	Generation V
		Pronunciation:	$RUFF-let$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	70	Species:	Eaglet Pokémon
Attack:	83	Type(s):	Normal/Flying
Defense:	50	Height:	0.5m
Special Atk:	37	Weight:	10.5kg
Special Def:	50	Abilities:	Keen Eye Sheer Force Hustle (Dream World)
Speed:	60	Pokédex Color:	White
Stat Total:	350	Gender:	0% ♀/100% ♂
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Rufflet (Japanese: ワシボン Washibon) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V that is exclusive to Pokémon White. Its evolved form is Braviary, Rufflet is modeled after a baby eagle, and is always male.

Appearance

Rufflet is a small shaggy bird. He has quite a big head size than his body. The head has shaggy creamy coloured outer fur. His inner part of the head is blue, with a red spike at the top. He has sharp, black eyes, with white pupils. His neck fur is like a creamy, wooly scarf and his wing and its little body are a lovely blue. He has fairly big size feet, like any other bird.

Evolution

Rufflet evolves into Braviary at level 54.

Game Info

Game Locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Rufflet Locations
Black/White	Route 10, 11, Victory Road, Village Bridge (White only)	Uncommon

Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Rufflet did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Rufflet did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Rufflet did not appear during the Generation III games.
Generation IV
Rufflet did not appear during the Generation IV games.
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.

Learnset

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Peck	35	100%	35	Flying	Physical
1	Leer	-	-%	30	Normal	Status
6	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical
10	Wing Attack	60	100%	35	Flying	Physical
14	Hone Claws	-	-%	15	Dark	Status
19	Scary Face	-	100%	10	Normal	Status
23	Aerial Ace	60	-%	20	Flying	Physical
28	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
32	Defog	-	-%	15	Flying	Status
37	Tailwind	-	-%	30	Flying	Status
41	Air Slash	75	95%	20	Flying	Special
46	Crush Claw	75	95%	10	Normal	Physical
50	Sky Drop	60	100%	10	Flying	Physical
55	Whirlwind	-	100%	20	Flying	Status
59	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical
64	Thrash	120	100%	10	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.

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green	Back
Rufflet did not appear in Generation I
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Rufflet did not appear in Generation II
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
Rufflet did not appear in Generation III
Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
Rufflet did not appear in Generation IV
Black	White	Black 2	White 2		Back
			File:Rufflet B2W2.gif		File:Rufflet BW Back.gif
			File:Shiny Rufflet B2W2.gif		File:Shiny Rufflet BW Back.gif

Origin

Its Japanese name 'Washibon' is possibly derived from 'Washi' meaning eagle in Japanese, or the Filipino word 'ibon' meaning bird. In addition it sounds phonetically similar to 'Washington'.

Trivia

Rufflet shares simlarites to Growlithe. They both stand up to strong opponents without fear and they also have 350 stat total.

References