Competitive Information for Rufflet [Scarlet/Violet]
Normal / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
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 Rufflet? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Rufflet, a phenomenal Pokémon with Normal and Flying attributes! Rufflet is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Rufflet's strategies.
Item: Life Orb / Shell Bell
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Dual Wingbeat
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Close Combat
- Shadow Claw
Ready for single battles? Rufflet is a brilliant Physical Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to crush rivals using potent physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Rufflet'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 Rufflet. The Shell Bell item option is to help Rufflet recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Brave Bird. With Sheer Force, Rufflet's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Dual Wingbeat is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Flying-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rufflet's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Rufflet? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Shell Bell
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Dual Wingbeat
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Rock Slide
- Close Combat
Ready for double battles? Rufflet is an outstanding Physical Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to crush rivals using devastating physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Rufflet'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 Rufflet. The Shell Bell item option is to help Rufflet recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Brave Bird. With Sheer Force, Rufflet's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Dual Wingbeat is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Flying-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ 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).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rufflet's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Electric moves are bad against Ground.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
Rock moves are bad against Steel/Fighting/Ground.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Rufflet is: Ground or Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Normal or Flying ) could also prove useful.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Teratype Water moveset for Rufflet
Item: Blunder Policy / Wide Lens
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Roost
- Bulk Up
- Whirlwind
Rufflet is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Rufflet's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. With Hustle, Rufflet's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped, if Rufflet misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Rufflet's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Rufflet can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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 Rufflet.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Rufflet can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Rufflet
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Ability: Sheer force + Item: Life orb
- Ability: Hustle + Item: Blunder policy
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Body Slam
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Smash
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Hurricane
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Heat Wave
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Tomb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Slide
- 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: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
Moves that boost Rufflet's stats
- Agility
- Bulk Up
- Hone Claws
Most notable and possible best moves for Rufflet
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Rufflet in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Rufflet's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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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