Rufflet Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Rufflet in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 46 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarRufflet Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
Its chick-like looks belie its hotheadedness. It challenges its parents at every opportunity, desperate to prove its strength.
Pokemon Sword Rufflet Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Sword Rufflet Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Rufflet via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| leer | — | Lv. 1 |
| peck | — | Lv. 1 |
| hone claws | — | Lv. 6 |
| wing attack | — | Lv. 12 |
| tailwind | — | Lv. 18 |
| scary face | — | Lv. 24 |
| aerial ace | — | Lv. 30 |
| slash | — | Lv. 36 |
| whirlwind | — | Lv. 42 |
| crush claw | — | Lv. 48 |
| air slash | — | Lv. 55 |
| defog | — | Lv. 60 |
| thrash | — | Lv. 66 |
| brave bird | — | Lv. 72 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Rufflet Locations
Rufflet can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Bridge Field, Galar Route 8, and Stony Wilderness. The most reliable spawn is at Bridge Field, where you'll find it between Lv. 26 and 28 by grass with a 25% encounter rate.
Galar Route 8
1 encounter- grassLv. 39-41Visible encounters10%Uncommon
Bridge Field
1 encounter- grassLv. 26-28Hidden encounters25%
Stony Wilderness
1 encounter- brown grassLv. 28-30Visible encountersBrown grass field5%Rare
Potbottom Desert
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- sandLv. 19-24Visible encounters5%Rare