Braviary

Braviary is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon

It evolves from **Rufflet** starting at level 54.

## Biology

### **Physiology**

(From Bulbapedia) Braviary is a large, avian Pokémon with dark red feathers on its back and dark blue feathers on its underside. Its tail feathers are red, turning to yellow, and then blue at the tips. Braviary's legs are long and thick with yellow feet that each have a digit facing backward, and three facing forward. Each digit is tipped by a short, thick, black claw.
Braviary has a long, thick beak with a blue cere. On either side of the cere are Braviary's eyes, which are black with small white pupils. Sprouting from above the eyes are three large, white feathers. At the base of the feathers is a red, three-pointed design that is spread across all three feathers. On each side of Braviary's face, sprouting out from behind the feathers on its forehead, are an additional three white feathers pointing horizontally and downward. Behind the three feathers on its head is a large plume of white feathers, extending most of the way down its neck. These features combined resemble a Native American war bonnet.
Braviary is extremely aggressive, but for noble reasons. It will fight fiercely to help and protect its friends. Even if it is injured or has its life threatened, it will still fight. The more scars it has on its front, the more respect it gets from its peers. Scars on its back will bring it ridicule however. It has earned the nickname "hero of the skies" due to its extreme dedication for its friends. Aiding its valiance, Braviary is extremely strong, capable of lifting a car and flying with it.

## Base stats

 * Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature, if applicable.

* Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable.

## Moves

### By leveling up

 * A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Braviary obtained at level 1
* **Bold** indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary
* *Italic* indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braviary

### By TM/HM

 * **Bold** indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary
* *Italic* indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braviary

### By breeding

 * Moves marked with an asterisk (\*) must be chain bred onto Braviary
* **Bold** indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braviary
* *Italic* indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braviary

## Trivia

### Design origin

(From Bulbapedia) Braviary may be based on the bald eagle. Its color scheme may be inspired by the red, white, and blue of the flag of the United States. Its design also may be influenced by Native American culture. This may be reflected in the feathers on its head, resembling war bonnets.

### Name origin

(From Bulbapedia) Braviary is a corruption of bravery, and combination of brave and aviary or eyrie. "Home of the brave" is a lyric found in the "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem of the United States. Brave may also refer to the term used for Native American warriors, as in some tribes, the eagle is a sacred animal.