Rufflet (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Rufflet is a small avian Pokémon with a blue body. A large white plume of feathers covers its head and three tail feathers extend from its lower back. The feathery ruff extend down past its neck, covering the upper third of its body. Its face is blue with five pointed tips, resembling a mask and crown in contrast to the white feathers surrounding it. Extending from its forehead is a large feather, which is red on the lower half and white on the upper half. The split between the two colors on the feather resembles a zigzag pattern. Rufflet's beak is short and wide, with large eyes on either side. Each eye has a thick black iris with a small white pupil. Its yellow legs and feet are large in comparison to the body. Each foot has four digits: one backwards, and three forwards. The thick, black talons on its feet are strong enough to break even the hardest of berries. Rufflet is extremely aggressive and knowingly provokes opponents larger and more powerful than itself. It sees this as a means of quickly getting stronger.

Rufflet made his TV debut appearance in ''[[BW095|Unrest at the Nursery!]]''.

Rufflet made his debut appearance in ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''.

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|whitedex=They will challenge anything, even strong opponents, without fear. Their frequent fights help them become stronger.

|b2w2dex=It stands up to massive opponents, not out of courage, but out of recklessness. But that is how it gets stronger.

|ydex=They will challenge anything, even strong opponents, without fear. Their frequent fights help them become stronger.

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* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Rufflet is one of five non-legendary Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Dex]] that is not used by any in-game [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]] outside of the [[Battle Subway]] and Battle Institute. The other four are {{p|Ferrothorn}}, {{p|Vullaby}}, {{p|Mandibuzz}} and {{p|Zweilous}}.

Rufflet's design is likely based on the {{wp|Ruff}}, whose males (Rufflet are male-only) are known for their head tufts (similar to Rufflet's).

 

Rufflet's design also seems based on an {{wp|eagle}}t. The single plume on his head resembles an honor feather, such as those worn by the {{wp|Plains Indians}}. Like Braviary, Rufflet is based on {{wp|Indigenous peoples of the Americas|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 their feet to bring food to their mouth.

Rufflet is a combination of either  ''{{wp|Ruff}},'' ''ruffle,'' ''rough,'' or ''ruff'' and ''eaglet'' (a young eagle).

Washibon may be a combination of 鷲 ''washi'' (eagle) and ''ibon'' (Filipino for ''bird'') or ''haribon'' ({{wp|Philippine Eagle}}).

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