Rufflet (Pokémon)
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Rufflet (Japanese: ワシボン Washibon) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Rufflet is an avian Pokémon that resembles an eaglet. His head has a thick covering of fuzzy white down and a grayish-blue face. A single red and white plume, which resembles an honor feather, extends from his forehead. Rufflet's body and wings are the same shade of blue as his face, and both seem rather miniature compared to the size of his head. He has large yellow feet tipped with black talons, and his beak is also yellow. Rufflet's tail is squared-off at the tip and his coloration matches his downy head.
Gender differences
Rufflet is a male-only species. Vullaby is regarded as their female counterpart, but is a separate species and cannot produce Rufflet Eggs.
Special abilities
Rufflet are very powerful for their size, possessing great physical strength and a highly competitive nature. They use their talons to crush Berries, and they are capable of using many aerial and wind-based attacks, as would be expected from a Flying type. They become even stronger by battling over and over.
Behavior
Rufflet will indiscriminately challenge foes to battle, even strong ones.
Habitat
Rufflet live in rugged, mountainous habitat and around gorges. They are also found in areas by water.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
Rufflet made his TV debut appearance in Unrest at the Nursery!.
Minor appearances
Rufflet made his debut appearance in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
In the TCG
- Main article: Rufflet (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity |
Magnagate dungeons, Water-colored Beach, Ultimate Wasteland |
Pokémon Rumble Blast | Canyon: Rugged Flats |
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 70
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130 - 177 | 250 - 344 | |
83
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79 - 148 | 153 - 291 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
37
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37 - 97 | 71 - 190 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
Total: 350
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. | ||||||||||
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By tutoring
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Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||||
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Heat Wave | Fire | Special | 100 | 90% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Roost | Flying | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Superpower | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Tailwind | Flying | Status | — | —% | 30 | ||||
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Side game data
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Evolution
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Level 54 → |
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Sprites
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV. | |||||||
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- In Black and White, Rufflet is one of five non-legendary Pokémon in the Unova Dex that is not used by any in-game Trainer outside of the Battle Subway and Battle Institute. The other four are Ferrothorn, Vullaby, Mandibuzz and Zweilous.
Origin
Rufflet is based on an eaglet. The single plume on his head resembles an honor feather, such as those worn by the Plains Indians. Like Braviary, Rufflet is based on Native American warriors.
Rufflet also seems to have some basis on parrots as well. In the anime one is shown using his talons to crack open a nut, and then bring the nut to his bill using his foot. Parrots are the only bird species that can use its "foot" to bring food to its mouth.
According to interviews with Ken Sugimori in Nintendo Dream, Rufflet and Braviary were added early into the development of Black and White.
Name origin
Rufflet is a combination of ruffle or rough and eaglet (a young eagle).
Washibon may be a combination of 鷲 washi (eagle) and ibon (Filipino for bird) or haribon (Philippine Eagle).
In other languages
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Notes
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |