Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Corviknight
Say it: COR-vih-nite
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Corviknight is the Raven Pokémon — Flying and Steel from Rookidee → Corvisquire → Corviknight. In Pokémon GO it is a bulky Flying/Steel attacker and Great League option. Flying helps against Fighting, Bug, and Grass; Steel helps against Ice, Rock, and Fairy. Fire and Electric punish it. Evolve Corvisquire or catch Corviknight from events.
Say it: COR-vih-nite
Corviknight (#823) is a Flying / Steel Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Rookidee. Trainers use it for PvP bulk and niche Flying/Steel damage with Sand Attack / Air Slash / Steel Wing + Sky Attack / Payback. Against Corviknight, lead with Fire or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Corviknight is a Flying / Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0823. Use the Flying/Steel type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Invest for PvP bulk first. Sand Attack + Payback / Sky Attack is a common kit; Air Slash + Sky Attack for Flying damage. Shadow Corviknight hits harder but loses bulk. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
- Steel moves hit Ice, Rock, and Fairy hard.
When Corviknight is your opponent, Fire, Electric hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 163
- Defense
- 192
- Stamina
- 221
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Corviknight’s always-available TM pool. Build Sand Attack + Sky Attack / Payback for Great League first.
Fast
- Sand Attack · Standard
Ground / PvP utility
- Air Slash · Standard
Flying energy
- Steel Wing · Standard
Steel energy
Charged
- Sky Attack · Standard
Flying nuke
- Payback · Standard
Dark coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- steel wing
- air slash
- sand attack
Charged
- sky attack
- payback
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #326 of 954 · CP 1474
Steel Wing + Payback
- Ultra League · rank #174 of 747 · CP 2488
Steel Wing + Payback
- Master League · rank #373 of 1023 · CP 2777
Steel Wing + Payback
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 3: Current Meta Tier Lists (July 2026)
… exceptional typing and moveset Pokémon Type Best Fast Move Best Charged Moves Role Notes Corviknight Flying / Steel Sand Attack Air Cutter / Payback Safe Switch Top-tier typing; Sand Attack …
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…) Dragon Tail Crabhammer Thousand Arrows UL #1 lead; unmatched coverage and staying power Corviknight Steel Wing Payback Air Cutter UL safe switch; typing resists most common threats Lapras W…
- Ch. 8: Team Building Strategies
…ore Slot Pokémon Role Moveset Lead Cradily Lead Acid / Rock Tomb / Grass Knot Safe Switch Corviknight Pivot Sand Attack / Air Cutter / Payback Attacker Bellibolt Charger Sucker Punch / Parabo…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).