Great League PvP guide
Rufflet Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Rufflet is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #272. Its recommended PvP moveset is Peck with Brave Bird and Fly.
Great League
#272
Situational
Type
Normal/Flying
Best Fast Move
Peck
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,686
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT RUFFLET
Is Rufflet Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rufflet is currently a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #272.
Rufflet can evolve into Braviary, which is a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #366.
Rufflet PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #272 | 80.7 | Peck, Brave Bird, Fly |
Best Moveset for Rufflet in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Rufflet is Peck with Brave Bird and Fly.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Rufflet in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Rufflet PvP Move Counts
Peck → Brave Bird
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Peck → Fly
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Rufflet Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Rufflet wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Cramorant242
- Tinkaton258
- Corviknight290
- Melmetal445
Rufflet Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Rufflet's Normal/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
- ground0.391×
- bug0.625×
- grass0.625×
Best Counters to Rufflet in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Rufflet in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Rufflet's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Super Effective
99% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
77% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
16% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Ratings are shown from Rufflet's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Rufflet.
Best Teammates for Rufflet in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Rufflet should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 5 of Rufflet's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Rufflet's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Rufflet's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Rufflet's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Rufflet
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,496 | 48 | 1,795,193 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 1,497 | 48.5 | 1,794,384 | |
| #3 | 1/14/15 | 1,499 | 48 | 1,791,025 | |
| #4 | 1/14/13 | 1,500 | 48.5 | 1,790,218 | |
| #5 | 0/14/15 | 1,498 | 48.5 | 1,789,910 |
Rufflet Stats in Pokémon GO
Rufflet's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Rufflet 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 48
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 124.5
- Defense
- 93
- HP
- 155
Rufflet Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Rufflet in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Normal / Flying typing · Same Peck fast move · Mega Great League #358
Same Normal / Flying typing · Same Peck fast move · Mega Ultra League #127
Same Normal / Flying typing · Flying-type fast move · Great League #639
Same Normal / Flying typing · Flying-type fast move · Great League #726
Same Normal / Flying typing · Same Peck fast move · Ultra League #50
Same Normal / Flying typing · Same Peck fast move · Ultra League #44
More PoGoCoach tools
Rufflet Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Rufflet in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rufflet's recommended PvP moveset is Peck with Brave Bird and Fly.
Is Rufflet good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rufflet is currently a situational PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #272.
What counters Rufflet in Pokémon GO PvP?
Quagsire (Shadow), Cramorant and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Rufflet in Great League.
What is Rufflet weak to in Pokémon GO?
Rufflet is weak to Electric (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).