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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.

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 the anime

In the 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!.

A Braviary appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League!, under the ownership of Radley. He was seen competing in the Vertress Conference, but he was defeated by Stephan's Zebstrika, who used a combination of Thunderbolt and Giga Impact to knock him out.

A Braviary appeared in Saving Braviary!. Ash, Iris, Cilan, and N helped him escape from Schwarz and Weiss.

A Braviary appeared in Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon and Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, under the ownership of Baraz. Baraz used Braviary to fly around.

A Braviary debuted in Revealing the Stuff of Legend!, under the ownership of Professor Kukui. He used him 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.

A Braviary appeared in Raid Battle in The Ruins!, under the ownership of Kira. It was used 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.

A Braviary appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened, where he was among the Flying-type Pokémon who raced Mewtwo.

Six Braviary appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!.

Two Braviary appeared in Rocking Clawmark Hill! as some of the Pokémon training up on Clawmark Hill.

A Braviary appeared at Aether Paradise in A Dream Encounter!, where he was featured in a television presentation on Professor Burnet. He physically appeared in Deceiving Appearances! and then reappeared in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.

A Trainer's Braviary appeared in Securing the Future!, where he joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

Two Braviary appeared during a flashback in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!, where they were released back into the wild by an Aether Foundation Employee, Professor Burnet, and Wicke.

A Braviary appeared in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!, where it was among the Pokémon seen in the Wild Area.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW099 Braviary Ash's Pokédex 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. BW114 Braviary Ash's Pokédex 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.

In Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Multiple Braviary appeared in Training, where they were seen in the Wild Area.

In the manga

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga

A Braviary appeared in Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest!, under the ownership of the Biker King.

In the Pocket Monsters manga

Two Braviary appeared in JNM02.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Brav

Black owns a Braviary nicknamed Brav. Brav is strong and can lift Black into the sky with ease, making him useful for flying purposes. He first appeared in Choices.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

A Braviary appears as the Burst form of Eurou.

In the TCG

Other appearances

Four Braviary appeared in Detective Pikachu.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII Parent Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Braviary in Generation VIII

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

indicates a move that gets when used by Braviary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braviary

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

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Sw Sh IoA Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 10 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary

indicates a move that gets when used by Braviary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braviary

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

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII Stage Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary

indicates a move that gets when used by Braviary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braviary

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

Side game data

Evolution

Sprites

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 may be based on the bald eagle, specifically of the African fish eagle with which it shares its colors. 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.[1]

Braviary's personality traits appear to be based on American stereotypes.

Name origin

Braviary is 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 is a combination of war or warrior and eagle. It may also involve warble, a sound a bird makes.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ウォーグル Warrgle From war/warrior and eagle French Gueriaigle From guerrier and aigle Spanish Braviary Same as English name German Washakwil From 鷲 washi or Washington and aquila Italian Braviary Same as English name Korean 워글 Warrgle Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 勇士鷹 Yongsiiying Same as Mandarin Mandarin Chinese 勇士鷹 / 勇士鹰 Yǒngshìyīng Literally "Warrior eagle" More languages Russian Бревиари Breviari Transcription of English name Thai วอร์เกิล Warrgle Transcription of trademarked Japanese name





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