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Brave Bird

Brave Bird
The user takes 1/3 of the damage dealt by this move.
Physical · 120 Power · 100% Accuracy · 16 PP · Contact · Priority: 0 (Normal)
674
uses Flying Flying

Top Pokémon

Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor
533 (79.1%)
Talonflame Talonflame
50 (7.4%)
Corviknight Corviknight
44 (6.5%)
Staraptor Staraptor
36 (5.3%)
Mega Skarmory Mega Skarmory
3 (0.4%)
Hawlucha Hawlucha
3 (0.4%)
Mega Hawlucha Mega Hawlucha
2 (0.3%)
Decidueye [Hisuian Form] Decidueye [Hisuian Form]
2 (0.3%)
Skarmory Skarmory
1 (0.1%)

Common Items

Staraptite Staraptite
533 (79.1%)
Choice Scarf Choice Scarf
28 (4.2%)
Sharp Beak Sharp Beak
28 (4.2%)
Leftovers Leftovers
26 (3.9%)
Focus Sash Focus Sash
13 (1.9%)
Occa Berry Occa Berry
12 (1.8%)
Life Orb Life Orb
9 (1.3%)
No item
6 (0.9%)
Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry
4 (0.6%)
Charcoal Charcoal
3 (0.4%)

Common Abilities

Intimidate
546 (81.0%)
Gale Wings
46 (6.8%)
Mirror Armor
43 (6.4%)
Contrary
12 (1.8%)
Reckless
10 (1.5%)
Flame Body
4 (0.6%)
Mold Breaker
3 (0.4%)
Scrappy
2 (0.3%)
Sturdy
2 (0.3%)
Limber
2 (0.3%)

Pokémon that learn Brave Bird

14 Pokémon learn this move — usage reflects Champions tournament appearances so far.

Staraptor
Staraptor
Normal Flying
569 uses
Talonflame
Talonflame
Fire Flying
50 uses
Corviknight
Corviknight
Flying Steel
44 uses
Hawlucha
Hawlucha
Fighting Flying
5 uses
Skarmory
Skarmory
Steel Flying
4 uses
Decidueye [Hisuian Form]
Decidueye [Hisuian Form]
Grass Fighting
2 uses
Altaria
Altaria
Dragon Flying
0 uses
Blaziken
Blaziken
Fire Fighting
0 uses
Decidueye
Decidueye
Grass Ghost
0 uses
Espathra
Espathra
Psychic
0 uses
Pelipper
Pelipper
Water Flying
0 uses
Pidgeot
Pidgeot
Normal Flying
0 uses
Quaquaval
Quaquaval
Water Fighting
0 uses
Toucannon
Toucannon
Normal Flying
0 uses

Notable Placements

PlacePlayerPokémonTournament
#2 NMR | Gostzin I Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor Intimidators Champions Challenge #20 REG M-B
#2 Nervo2103 Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor MMHM X CHAOS LEAGUE QUALIFIER #3
#2 ionnss Talonflame Talonflame Smogon VGC Major Live 2026 - 1500$ Prize - Reg M-B
#4 SleepySilverVGC Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor *Sitrus-Series*|Champions-MB|#63
#5 vmateo Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor The Drywalls Series #8 - M-B
#5 Simoeldiablo Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor CHAMPIONS REG. M-B |👑CROWN FIGHT Bo3 TOUR #73👑
#7 Teach_12 Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor *Sitrus-Series*|Champions-MB|#63
#8 Kyogrus24 Corviknight Corviknight Smogon VGC Major Live 2026 - 1500$ Prize - Reg M-B
#9 Thomas Dick Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor Wolfey Patreon Tournament - Pokémon Champions #4
#9 Yuuki_vgc Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor CHAMPIONS REG. M-B |👑CROWN FIGHT Bo3 TOUR #73👑
#11 TedWinners Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor Maddo's Cup #9 | 100€ for the Winner | Reg M-B
#11 JamsGameRoom Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor Talon's FIGHT CLUB #89 POKEMON CHAMPIONS
#12 AntZim Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor Intimidators Champions Challenge #20 REG M-B
#12 LemonZest Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor Talon's FIGHT CLUB #89 POKEMON CHAMPIONS
#12 PaskMess Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor CHAMPIONS REG. M-B |👑CROWN FIGHT Bo3 TOUR #73👑
#13 João Paulo Farias Nascimento Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor Maddo's Cup #9 | 100€ for the Winner | Reg M-B
#13 Skykiller016 Corviknight Corviknight Coupe Critique Champions #3 - 150€ prize
#13 Skraw Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor Talon's FIGHT CLUB #89 POKEMON CHAMPIONS
#13 Kael Shobel Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor Wolfey Patreon Tournament - Pokémon Champions #4
#14 IlRepe Mega Staraptor Mega Staraptor MMHM X CHAOS LEAGUE QUALIFIER #3