braviary-hisui #10240
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braviary-hisui
Generation V · #10240 — Valiant Pokémon
Hisuian Braviary is a Psychic/Flying-type regional variant of the original Normal/Flying Braviary, introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. This form represents a dramatic reimagining of the Valiant Pokémon, transforming it from a pure physical attacker into a special attacker with a mystical psychic nature. The Hisuian variant stands taller at 1.7 meters compared to the standard form's 1.5 meters, and weighs 43.4 kilograms. All Rufflet encountered in the Hisui region will evolve into this Psychic/Flying form when they reach level 54, regardless of their origin, making it the definitive evolution for this ancient era. This form reflects the deep spiritual connection that the people of Hisui maintained with Pokémon, suggesting that the psychic energies present in that region influenced Braviary's evolution in profound ways.
Base Stats
Height
1.7m
Weight
43.4kg
Category
Valiant Pokémon
Gender
100% Male
Color
red
Shape
wings
Abilities
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
Braviary-hisui Biology & Physical Characteristics
Hisuian Braviary's appearance reflects its psychic nature while maintaining the majestic avian structure of its standard form. The Pokémon features a distinctive red and blue plumage pattern, with the base form's characteristic white crest of three feathers still present above its eyes, though the overall coloration carries more spiritual undertones befitting its Psychic typing. Its body structure remains largely avian, with long, thick legs ending in yellow feet equipped with sharp black claws, allowing it to maintain its exceptional flying and grappling capabilities. The most striking difference from the standard Braviary is the presence of psychic energy manifestations in its physiology, though the exact visual representations of this psychic nature are subtle, emphasizing the harmony between physical and mental prowess. Standing at 1.7 meters, this form is slightly more imposing than its counterpart, suggesting it channels additional energy reserves into its psychic capabilities rather than pure muscular development.
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Training
Breeding
Braviary-hisui Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Hisuian Braviary is exclusively male, inheriting the 100% male gender ratio from its pre-evolution Rufflet and maintaining complete parity with the standard Braviary form in this regard. This unusual all-male species characteristic raises intriguing questions about Braviary's reproductive biology and life cycle. The species has a base happiness of 70, indicating these proud warriors are reasonably affectionate toward trainers who treat them well, though they maintain a certain noble independence befitting their soldier-of-the-sky archetype. Breeding Hisuian Braviary requires finding a compatible partner from the Flying egg group, which encompasses numerous avian and bat-like Pokémon species. Eggs hatch after 20 cycles, equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel, making Hisuian Braviary a moderately slow breeding partner compared to many other Pokémon. Any offspring from breeding will be Rufflet, which then requires reaching level 54 to evolve into Hisuian Braviary if the breeding occurs within the Hisui region, or standard Braviary if bred elsewhere, making the location of breeding efforts strategically significant for trainers seeking specific forms.
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TMs & HMs
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black white
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black 2 white 2
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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x y
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x y
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black 2 white 2
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black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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ultra sun ultra moon
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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yellow
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red blue
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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ruby sapphire
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diamond pearl
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xd
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heartgold soulsilver
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braviary-hisui's Evolution Chain
Braviary-hisui Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Hisuian Braviary evolves from Rufflet when it reaches level 54, the same leveling requirement as the standard form's evolution. However, this evolution manifests differently depending on the Pokémon's origin and location. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, all Rufflet caught or encountered in Hisui will invariably evolve into Hisuian Braviary, as the region's unique psychic environment fundamentally shapes their evolutionary path. This represents a notable departure from typical Pokémon evolution mechanics, suggesting that the evolution process itself is influenced by environmental and spiritual factors rather than purely biological predetermined traits. The transformation from Rufflet to Hisuian Braviary marks the Pokémon's transition from a young, scrappy fighter into a formidable warrior of the sky, with its base stats total remaining consistent at 510 but redistributed dramatically—trading significant physical attack power for enhanced special attack capabilities. This evolutionary path cannot be reversed, establishing Hisuian Braviary as a permanent form for any Rufflet that completes its development in the ancient Hisui region.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Braviary-hisui Behaviour and Natural Habitat
The Hisuian Braviary displays remarkable behavioral traits shaped by its dual nature and the spiritual landscape of ancient Hisui. Like its standard form, it remains a devoted guardian for its companions, demonstrating the same fearless dedication described in Pokédex entries that note these brave warriors will battle tirelessly for their friends without hesitation, even when grievously injured. However, the psychic awakening in this form grants it additional sensory capabilities, allowing it to perceive threats and opportunities through mental faculties beyond typical flying-type awareness. In the Hisui region, these Pokémon inhabit areas of natural spiritual significance, places where psychic energy concentrates and influences the land itself. The scars these warriors accumulate through their fearless battles carry heightened significance in Hisuian society—not merely marks of combat experience, but badges of honor that demonstrate their sacrifice and mental fortitude. Their ability to carry objects of remarkable weight, including vehicles, remains intact, making them invaluable partners for the people of Hisui in both practical transportation and spiritual endeavors.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.
For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.
The more scars they have, the more respect these brave soldiers of the sky get from their peers.
Generation VI
For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.
They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.
For the sake of its friends, this brave warrior of the sky will not stop battling, even if injured.
They fight for their friends without any thought about danger to themselves. One can carry a car while flying.
Generation VII
With its brave disposition, it fears nothing—not even death. Ancient Alolan people respected it, referring to it as “the hero of the sky.”
The more scars it has on its front, the more heroic it’s considered to be. Those with many scars on their back are mocked by the flock.
It’s thought that people disturbed their habitats in the past, so Braviary banded together to fight back.
Known as “the hero of the skies,” this Pokémon is so proud and so brave that it will never retreat, even when it’s injured.
Generation VIII
Known for its bravery and pride, this majestic Pokémon is often seen as a motif for various kinds of emblems.
Because this Pokémon is hotheaded and belligerent, it’s Corviknight that’s taken the role of transportation in Galar.
Screaming a bloodcurdling battle cry, this huge and ferocious bird Pokémon goes out on the hunt. It blasts lakes with shock waves, then scoops up any prey that float to the water's surface.
Braviary-hisui Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Braviary derives from the English words 'brave' and 'aviary,' reflecting its courageous nature and avian classification. The Japanese name Warrgle appears to be a combination of 'warrior' and 'eagle,' concepts that define both the standard and Hisuian forms. The Hisuian variant's design draws inspiration from the spiritual militarism of ancient Japanese culture, with the addition of psychic elements creating a form that bridges the physical and metaphysical realms. The region name 'Hisui' itself means 'jade' in Japanese, and just as jade carries spiritual significance in Japanese and Chinese traditions, so too does this region's influence permeate Pokémon that evolve within it. The psychic aspects of Hisuian Braviary reflect the game's theme of spiritual connection between humans and Pokémon in the distant past, when the boundary between these two worlds was less defined. The form's aesthetic maintains the noble, dignified bearing of the standard Braviary while incorporating subtle psychic imagery, avoiding overly fantastical design changes in favor of refined reimagining that suggests deeper mystical depths.
Learnable Moves
Braviary-hisui can learn 75 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| air cutter | flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brave bird | flying | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| crush claw | normal | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| esper wing | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feather dance | flying | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hurricane | flying | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| mystical fire | fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| ominous wind | ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| peck | flying | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| power shift | normal | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic noise | psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic terrain | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sky attack | flying | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thrash | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| twister | dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| vacuum wave | fighting | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| whirlwind | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| wing attack | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Braviary-hisui Competitive Battle Guide
Hisuian Braviary occupies a unique competitive niche distinguished by its dramatic stat redistribution compared to the standard form. With a base Special Attack of 112—more than double the standard Braviary's meager 57—this form transforms into a special attacker, while its physical Attack plummets to 83 from the standard form's dominant 123. Its HP increases modestly to 110 from 100, providing improved survivability, while both Defense and Special Defense remain relatively modest at 70, creating a glass cannon archetype. The Speed stat of 65 represents a significant reduction from the standard form's 80, making Hisuian Braviary considerably slower and potentially requiring offensive priority moves or choice items to function optimally. Its abilities perfectly complement this role: Keen Eye prevents accuracy reduction, maintaining offensive consistency, while Sheer Force amplifies moves with secondary effects to 1.3x power at the cost of those effects—an excellent trade for pure damage output. The hidden ability Tinted Lens proves exceptional for coverage, doubling damage from not-very-effective moves and allowing Hisuian Braviary to threaten opponents traditionally resistant to its attacks. Competitively, this form requires careful team building to overcome its speed disadvantage, but its Special Attack stat and ability combination make it a formidable special attacker capable of threatening numerous metagame threats.
Commonly Asked Questions About Braviary-hisui
What type is Braviary-hisui?
Braviary-hisui is a psychic and flying type Pokemon.
What does Braviary-hisui evolve into?
Braviary-hisui does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Braviary-hisui's weaknesses?
Braviary-hisui is weak to rock, electric, ice, ghost and dark type moves.
Braviary-hisui Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Hisuian Braviary represents a pivotal moment in Pokémon design philosophy, demonstrating that iconic established Pokémon could receive meaningful reimagining through regional variants that enhance rather than replace original concepts. Its introduction in Pokémon Legends: Arceus marked a turning point in how the franchise approached form variations, moving beyond Mega Evolution and Alola forms into something suggesting deeper historical and environmental storytelling. The form captured fan imagination through its combination of spiritual warrior aesthetics and meaningful mechanical differences that fundamentally altered how players approached the species competitively. Within the Hisui region's narrative, Hisuian Braviary became symbolic of the ancient people's profound spiritual connection to Pokémon, embodying the reverence for these creatures that characterized pre-modern human-Pokémon relations. The emphasis on scars as badges of honor reflects samurai philosophy and Eastern warrior traditions, positioning Hisuian Braviary as culturally resonant beyond typical Pokémon design. Fan communities have celebrated this form extensively, with artwork and discussion threads exploring the parallels between Hisuian Braviary's noble bearing and historical warrior cultures, cementing its place as a favorite among players who appreciate thoughtful regional variants.
Where to Find Braviary-hisui in Every Pokémon Game
Hisuian Braviary is primarily available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, where it serves as the exclusive evolution for all Rufflet encountered in the Hisui region. Players obtain Rufflet through normal gameplay progression and subsequent encounters throughout the game's zones, with the Pokémon evolving into Hisuian Braviary at level 54. Following the events of Legends: Arceus, Hisuian Braviary became available in subsequent Pokémon games through transfer mechanics and expanded distribution. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Hisuian Braviary can be obtained by importing from Legends: Arceus via Pokémon Home or through direct encounters in the game world's expanded Pokédex. The form also appears in Pokémon Sword and Shield's DLC content, providing additional accessibility for competitive players and collectors. The combination of its original Legends: Arceus availability and subsequent appearances in modern games has ensured that obtaining Hisuian Braviary is reasonably achievable for most players, though it remains tied to the Legends: Arceus experience for initial discovery. For players without access to Legends: Arceus, trading with other trainers remains the primary avenue for acquisition, making community engagement essential for complete Pokédex completion in games where Hisuian Braviary appears.