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Corviknight(JP) is a Flying and Steel-type Pokémon in the franchise of the same name. It is a Gen VIII Pokémon who debuted in Sword and Shield. It evolves from Corvisquire at level 38, which evolves from Rookidee at level 18. It also has a Gigantamax form.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Corviknight is a large, avian Pokémon resembling a raven. Most of its body is a lustrous black, but its lower beak and legs have a matte color. Its feathers are tempered with steel. Its mantle, breast, belly, flanks, and scapular feathers are smooth and resemble plate armor. Corviknight's talons, head, and upper beak are similarly armored. It has a crest above its eyes that resembles a crown, and a ruff of feathers on its throat that resemble a beard. Corviknight's eyes have white pupils, red irises, and black sclerae.
It is said to be the strongest bird Pokémon in the Galar region, being able to scare off any Pokémon that tries to challenge it. Due to its intelligence and flying skills, Corviknight serves a company called Galar Taxi, where it transports people from one location to another. Corviknight preys on Bunnelby. It has violent territorial clashes with Skarmory. In Paldea, Corviknight is constantly attacked by Tinkaton, who pelts it with rocks as it flies; thus, Flying Taxis in Paldea use Squawkabilly instead of Corviknight to avoid potential dangers.
Gigantamax Corviknight[]
As Gigantamax Corviknight, it becomes larger with a slightly altered look. While Gigantamaxed, Corviknight's wings are streaked with glowing red patches of Dynamax energy, and its ruff of throat feathers is more robust. The plate on its breast and belly separates into two adorned plates, and the plates on its flanks become slashed, such that they resemble medieval puffed sleeves. Eight feathers called blade birds on the back of Gigantamax Corviknight's wings can be launched from its body to attack foes independently. Its blade birds also glow with Dynamax energy. In its Gigantamax form, Corviknight is powerful enough to generate hurricane-force winds. It can use its massive wings to hover in the air on updrafts created while Gigantamaxing. Its reinforced armor is barely affected by its opponent's attacks.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Pokémon spin-offs[]
Super Smash Bros.[]
Corviknight appears as a Spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
In the anime[]
Amethio was revealed to own a Corviknight in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two). He mainly uses it for aerial transportation.
In Pokémon Twilight Wings, a Corviknight served as the Flying Taxi in the miniseries, starting with Letter. In Sky, it was revealed that multiple Corviknight serve in that role.
In the manga[]
Origin[]
Corviknight may be based on a raven, a carrion crow, or the western jackdaw; all three are corvids commonly found in Great Britain. Its overall appearance may be based on black knight characters from medieval settings. It may also draw inspiration from the Ravens of the Tower of London, a group of at least six ravens kept at the Tower of London, who are believed to protect the Crown and the Tower.
In-game information[]
Pokédex Entries[]
Corviknight[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | This Pokémon reigns supreme in the skies of the Galar region. The black luster of its steel body could drive terror into the heart of any foe. |
| Pokémon Shield | With their great intellect and flying skills, these Pokémon very successfully act as the Galar region's airborne taxi service. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Corviknight can’t serve as a taxi service in Paldea because the Pokémon’s natural predators will attack it while it flies, endangering the customer. |
| Pokémon Violet | Although its wings have partly turned to steel and become heavy as a result, this Pokémon flies through the skies with ease. |
Gigantimax Corviknight[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Imbued with Gigantamax energy, its wings can whip up winds more forceful than any a hurricane could muster. The gusts blow everything away. |
| Pokémon Shield | The eight feathers on its back are called blade birds, and they can launch off its body to attack foes independently. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) |
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | |
| Pokémon Shield | |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Area Zero |
| Pokémon Violet | Area Zero |
Evolution[]
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Form Change[]
Gigantamax
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 98 |
| Attack | 87 |
| Defense | 105 |
| Sp. Attack | 53 |
| Sp. Defense | 85 |
| Speed | 67 |
| Total | 495 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
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| Generation I | Venusaur • Charizard • Blastoise • Butterfree • Pikachu • Meowth • Machamp • Gengar • Kingler • Lapras • Eevee • Snorlax |
| Generation V | Garbodor |
| Generation VII | Melmetal |
| Generation VIII | Rillaboom • Cinderace • Inteleon • Corviknight • Orbeetle • Drednaw • Coalossal • Flapple • Appletun • Sandaconda • Toxtricity • Centiskorch • Hatterene • Grimmsnarl • Alcremie • Copperajah • Duraludon • Urshifu |