Type matchups
Damage Rufflet takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal/Flying type, Rufflet has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 28 other Pokémon share the Normal/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 83
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 37
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 350
Rufflet has a base stat total of 350, higher than 27% of Pokémon. With Attack (83) well above Sp. Atk (37), it works best as a physical attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 50 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail.
Rufflet can have the abilities Keen Eye, Sheer Force and Hustle.
How to beat Rufflet
Rufflet takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Ghost moves have no effect on it and Bug and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Stakataka hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Aggron hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Probopass hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves.
Evolution
Rufflet is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Rufflet → Braviary) and evolves into Braviary.
Best counters to Rufflet
Other Normal/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Rufflet weak to?
As a Normal/Flying type, Rufflet takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Rufflet resistant to?
Rufflet resists Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground and Ghost.
What are the best counters to Rufflet?
Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Aggron and Probopass, which hit Rufflet with super-effective attacks.