Rufflet — Roles and where to hunt
Rufflet is an skills specialist with Berry Burst. Pamtre is a favorite at Cyan Beach. Here's how Rufflet fits into teams and where to find them.
Roles Rufflet can fill
Cyan Beach skill support
Pamtre is a favorite at Cyan Beach. Berry Burst produces berries when it triggers, so Rufflet can contribute both from helps and from skill procs. Berry Finding S amplifies berry output.
Where to hunt
Rufflet can be found at: Greengrass Isle, Cyan Beach, Snowdrop Tundra, Greengrass Isle (Expert), Amber Canyon
Similar Pokémon
Others that fill similar roles: Braviary | Grovyle | Sceptile | Treecko | Aggron
Best possible at each breakpoint
Below: the theoretical best build at each level (optimal subskill combo + best nature). Baseline = neutral nature, no subskills.
| Level | Baseline | Best total | Best subskills | Best nature | vs baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,930 | 3,256 | — | Lonely | +11.1% |
| 10 | 3,883 | 5,726 | Berry Finding S | Lonely | +47.5% |
| 25 | 5,551 | 9,634 | Berry Finding S, Helping Speed M | Lonely | +73.6% |
| 50 | 9,934 | 19,695 | Berry Finding S, Helping Speed M, Skill Trigger M | Lonely | +98.3% |
| 100 | 16,642 | 38,076 | Berry Finding S, Helping Speed S, Helping Speed M, Helping Bonus, Skill Trigger M | Lonely | +128.8% |
Top subskills
How much each subskill improves production at level 50 (berry + ingredient output):
| Modifier | Type | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Finding S | Subskill | +33.8% |
| Skill Trigger M | Subskill | +19.7% |
| Helping Speed M | Subskill | +16.3% |
| Skill Trigger S | Subskill | +9.9% |
| Helping Speed S | Subskill | +7.5% |
| Helping Bonus | Subskill | +5.3% |
Try the tools
Use NewRolly's Unlimited Biscuits to grade a Rufflet you caught. Run our production simulator or production calculator to see how subskills and nature change output.
Related: Cyan Beach berry specialists | Main skills | Best subskill combos