Competitive Information for Braviary [Sun/Moon]
Normal / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
This Pokemon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
This Pokemon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Braviary? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Meet Braviary, the fabulous Pokémon of Normal and Flying types! Braviary is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It has the potential to be a game-changer in the meta. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Braviary's strategies.
Item: Life Orb / Fightinium Z
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird
- Superpower
- U-turn
- Roost
In single battles, Braviary's Physical Sweeper role is a pretty decent. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with potent physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Braviary's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Defiant, Braviary's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Fightinium Z equipped to it, if Braviary has a fighting move, this item allows it to use a fighting z-move.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Braviary's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Braviary switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
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Item: Flyinium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Return / Slash
- Superpower
- Shadow Claw
In single battles, Braviary's Physical Sweeper role is an awesome. It's goal is to overwhelm foes with potent physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Braviary's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Braviary. With Sheer Force, Braviary's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. With a Flyinium Z equipped to it, if Braviary has a flying move, this item allows it to use a flying z-move.
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Braviary's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Red Card
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 123 Hp / 180 Atk / 207 SpD
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw
- Brave Bird
- Rock Slide
- Sky Attack
Braviary thrives as a prestigious Special Wall perfect for single battles. It's goal is to take a substantial amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. With Sheer Force, Braviary's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. With a Red Card equipped to it, if Braviary survives a hit, attacker is forced to switch to a random ally then the Red Card gets consumed.
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Braviary? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Flyinium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Return / Slash
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
Taking on double battles? Braviary is an interesting Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Braviary's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Braviary. With Sheer Force, Braviary's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. With a Flyinium Z equipped to it, if Braviary has a flying move, this item allows it to use a flying z-move.
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Braviary's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Braviary can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Braviary.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Braviary can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Braviary
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Sheer force + Item: Life orb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Smash
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Secret Power
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Snore
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Tomb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Heat Wave
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Slide
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Sky Attack
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Steel Wing
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Zen Headbutt
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Air Slash
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Crush Claw
- Moves with Priority: Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Braviary's stats
- Bulk Up
- Hone Claws
- Steel Wing
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Braviary
- Brave Bird
- Bulk Up
- Defog
- Hidden Power
- Protect
- Rest
- Return
- Rock Slide
- Roost
- Shadow Claw
- Superpower
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Braviary in Sun and Moon
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/4/0/0/252/ )
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Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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