Where can I find Rufflet in SoulGold?

Rufflet can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Rufflet?

Rufflet is a normal/flying-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Rufflet learn in SoulGold?

Rufflet can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Ruffletin Pokémon SoulGold

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Pokédex Entry

Eaglet Pokémon

With its sharp claws, this Pokémon pierces its prey, and then it pecks at them. Although it also consumes berries, it's a carnivore at heart.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

NormalFlying

Dex

#627

Abilities

Keen Eye(Primary)

Prevents loss of accuracy.

Sheer Force(Secondary)

Trades effects for power.

Hustle(Hidden)

Trades accuracy for power.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

100% Male

Egg Groups

flying

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2ice ×2rock ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5bug ×0.5

Immune To

groundghost

Evolution Chain

Rufflet

Base form

→

Braviary

Level up Rufflet to Lv. 35 outside of the night

→

Braviary (Hisuian)

Level up Rufflet to Lv. 35 at night

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Rufflet appears in Route 48 (rare). Wild ones range from level 30 to 33.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
6	Hone ClawsLevel: 6Hone Claws	dark	0	0	15
6	Hone ClawsLevel: 6Hone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
12	Wing AttackLevel: 12Wing Attack	flying	0	100	35
12	Wing AttackLevel: 12Wing Attack	Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
18	TailwindLevel: 18Tailwind	flying	0	0	0
18	TailwindLevel: 18Tailwind	Whips up a breeze, doubling ally Speed for 4 turns.ally Speed for 3 turns.
24	Scary FaceLevel: 24Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
24	Scary FaceLevel: 24Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
30	Aerial AceLevel: 30Aerial Ace	flying	60	0	20
30	Aerial AceLevel: 30Aerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
36	SlashLevel: 36Slash	normal	70	100	20
36	SlashLevel: 36Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
42	WhirlwindLevel: 42Whirlwind	normal	0	85	20
42	WhirlwindLevel: 42Whirlwind	Blows away the foe, switches it out or ends wild battle.
48	Crush ClawLevel: 48Crush Claw	normal	75	95	10
48	Crush ClawLevel: 48Crush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
55	Air SlashLevel: 55Air Slash	flying	75	95	0
55	Air SlashLevel: 55Air Slash	Attacks with a blade of air. May cause flinching.
60	DefogLevel: 60Defog	flying	0	0	15
60	DefogLevel: 60Defog	Removes obstacles and lowers evasion.
66	ThrashLevel: 66Thrash	normal	0	100	0
66	ThrashLevel: 66Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
72	Brave BirdLevel: 72Brave Bird	flying	120	100	15
72	Brave BirdLevel: 72Brave Bird	A low altitude charge that also hurts the user.

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TM/HM Moves (29)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	0	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlyFly	flying	0	95	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoostRoost	flying	0	0	0	TM19TM19
RoostRoost	Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Sky DropSky Drop	flying	60	100	10	TM58TM58
Sky DropSky Drop	Takes the foe into the sky then drops it the next turn.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM51TM51
Steel WingSteel Wing	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.