Rufflet
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 5. #9 in Great League.
Best moveset
- Great League
- Peck Brave Bird 75.00% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Rufflet takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 419
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 852 CP
Rufflet moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peck Best STAB | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Wing Attack STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Brave Bird Best STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Fly STAB | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
In Great League it runs Peck and Brave Bird. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Peck (10 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS).
Rankings
Where Rufflet places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #9 | S | 75.00% | Peck Brave Bird | 0/13/15 |
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Rufflet raid guide
Best counters against Rufflet
How to get Rufflet
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 35 | 1,289 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 35 | 1,395 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 816 | 873 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,016 | 1,086 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 816 | 873 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 617 | 660 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 816 | 873 |
Is Rufflet good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Rufflet does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier S spot at #9 in Great League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.
- Bulk-leaning spread (97 Defense / 172 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 21 |
| Lv 2 | 66 |
| Lv 3 | 111 |
| Lv 4 | 156 |
| Lv 5 | 201 |
| Lv 6 | 246 |
| Lv 7 | 291 |
| Lv 8 | 336 |
| Lv 9 | 381 |
| Lv 10 | 426 |
| Lv 11 | 468 |
| Lv 12 | 511 |
| Lv 13 | 554 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 596 |
| Lv 15 | 639 |
| Lv 16 | 681 |
| Lv 17 | 724 |
| Lv 18 | 767 |
| Lv 19 | 809 |
| Lv 20 | 852 |
| Lv 21 | 894 |
| Lv 22 | 937 |
| Lv 23 | 980 |
| Lv 24 | 1,022 |
| Lv 25 | 1,065 |
| Lv 26 | 1,107 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,150 |
| Lv 28 | 1,193 |
| Lv 29 | 1,235 |
| Lv 30 | 1,278 |
| Lv 31 | 1,299 |
| Lv 32 | 1,321 |
| Lv 33 | 1,342 |
| Lv 34 | 1,363 |
| Lv 35 | 1,384 |
| Lv 36 | 1,406 |
| Lv 37 | 1,427 |
| Lv 38 | 1,448 |
| Lv 39 | 1,470 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,491 |
| Lv 41 | 1,510 |
| Lv 42 | 1,529 |
| Lv 43 | 1,548 |
| Lv 44 | 1,567 |
| Lv 45 | 1,587 |
| Lv 46 | 1,606 |
| Lv 47 | 1,626 |
| Lv 48 | 1,646 |
| Lv 49 | 1,666 |
| Lv 50 | 1,686 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0627
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 10.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0627_POKEMON_RUFFLET
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Rufflet in Pokemon GO?
Rufflet's best moveset is Peck (fast) with Brave Bird (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Rufflet's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Rufflet takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Rufflet's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Rufflet reaches 1,686 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,491 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Rufflet good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Rufflet is ranked #9 (Tier S) in Great League with a 75.00% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Great League is 0/13/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Rufflet bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Rufflet?
A perfect 15/15/15 Rufflet shows 852 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,065 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Rufflet in Pokemon GO?
Rufflet spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Rufflet be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Rufflet depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.