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Braviary
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,533 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Braviary
Braviary is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,533 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Braviary has base stats of 232 Attack, 152 Defense, and 225 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 609.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 232, Braviary is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Partly Cloudy weather, Braviary receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Braviary is 5km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Wing | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Air Slash STAB | Flying | 14 | +10 | 11.7 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Wave | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brave Bird STAB | Flying | 130 | -55 | - | 130 | -55 |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 80 | -50 | - | 75 | -45 |
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | -45 | - | 100 | -45 |
| Fly | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Braviary takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Braviary takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Braviary
Top Pokémon to use when battling Braviary in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Xurkitree
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
Rampardos
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 3 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 4 |
Zekrom
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 6 |
Vikavolt
| Bug Electric | 254 | 158 | 184 | 3,566 |
| 7 |
Baxcalibur
| Dragon Ice | 254 | 168 | 229 | 4,061 |
| 8 |
Zapdos
| Electric Flying | 253 | 185 | 207 | 4,035 |
| 9 |
Kleavor
| Bug Rock | 253 | 174 | 172 | 3,600 |
| 10 |
Tyranitar
| Rock Dark | 251 | 207 | 225 | 4,387 |
🏆 Braviary PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,495 |
| 2 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 1,497 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 1,495 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 1,498 |
| 5 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 1,497 |
| 7 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 1,490 |
| 10 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 1,498 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 31 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 2,497 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 31 | 2,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 31 | 2,497 |
| 5 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 30 | 2,497 |
| 6 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 30 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 31 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 30 | 2,500 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 2,486 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 31 | 2,496 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Braviary IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,647 | 1,323 | 1,764 | 2,206 | 3,088 | 3,501 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,641 | 1,320 | 1,761 | 2,201 | 3,082 | 3,494 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,639 | 1,319 | 1,759 | 2,199 | 3,079 | 3,491 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,623 | 1,311 | 1,748 | 2,185 | 3,060 | 3,469 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,620 | 1,310 | 1,746 | 2,183 | 3,057 | 3,466 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,599 | 1,299 | 1,732 | 2,165 | 3,032 | 3,438 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,575 | 1,287 | 1,716 | 2,146 | 3,004 | 3,406 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,593 | 1,296 | 1,729 | 2,161 | 3,025 | 3,430 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,527 | 1,263 | 1,685 | 2,106 | 2,949 | 3,343 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,297 | 1,148 | 1,531 | 1,914 | 2,679 | 3,038 |
📋 Braviary Forms
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Braviary with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,501 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,088 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,685 - 1,764 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,106 - 2,206 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,685 - 1,764 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,263 - 1,323 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Braviary with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 26 | 3,088 |
| 2 | 3,088 | 27 | 3,088 |
| 3 | 3,088 | 28 | 3,088 |
| 4 | 3,088 | 29 | 3,088 |
| 5 | 416 | 30 | 2,647 |
| 6 | 3,088 | 31 | 3,088 |
| 7 | 3,088 | 32 | 3,088 |
| 8 | 3,088 | 33 | 3,088 |
| 9 | 3,088 | 34 | 3,088 |
| 10 | 882 | 35 | 2,867 |
| 11 | 3,088 | 36 | 3,088 |
| 12 | 3,088 | 37 | 3,088 |
| 13 | 3,088 | 38 | 3,088 |
| 14 | 3,088 | 39 | 3,088 |
| 15 | 1,323 | 40 | 3,088 |
| 16 | 3,088 | 41 | 3,088 |
| 17 | 3,088 | 42 | 3,088 |
| 18 | 3,088 | 43 | 3,088 |
| 19 | 3,088 | 44 | 3,088 |
| 20 | 1,764 | 45 | 3,303 |
| 21 | 3,088 | 46 | 3,088 |
| 22 | 3,088 | 47 | 3,088 |
| 23 | 3,088 | 48 | 3,088 |
| 24 | 3,088 | 49 | 3,088 |
| 25 | 2,206 | 50 | 3,501 |
📖 Complete Braviary Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Braviary (#628) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,533 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Braviary is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Braviary in 2026.
📊 Braviary Stats Analysis
Braviary's Attack stat is 232 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Braviary a strong damage dealer.
With 152 Defense (Good) and 225 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 609. This gives Braviary reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Normal-type Pokémon, Braviary's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Braviary Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Braviary depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Steel Wing (Fast) with Heat Wave (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Braviary has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Braviary PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Braviary can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Normal/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Ghost, Ground, Bug-type threats while being weak to Electric, Ice, Rock types.
Master League
With 3,501 CP at Level 50, Braviary is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
💪 Braviary Raid Guide & Counters
Braviary appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Electric, Ice, Rock-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Braviary at Level 20 (1,685 - 1,764 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,106 - 2,206 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,764 CP.
🎯 How to Get Braviary in Pokémon GO
Braviary can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Braviary Evolution Guide
Braviary is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
✨ Shiny Braviary in Pokémon GO
Shiny Braviary is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Braviary gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,106 - 2,206 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Braviary
Q: What is Braviary's max CP?
A: 3,501 CP at Level 50, or 3,088 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Braviary good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Braviary be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Braviary is available.
Q: What is Braviary weak to?
A: Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Steel Wing + Heat Wave for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.