Why Corviknight Belongs in Every Birds & Bats Collection
Collect Corviknight cards like a pro — from vintage base-set classics to the newest Art Rares and Special Illustration Rares.
2025-05-07
Popularity Rank: #118
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #123
#118 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0823
Height
2.2 m
Weight
75.0 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen VIII
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
3,825 steps
Base happiness
50
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Purple
Habitat
—
Shape
Wings
What makes Corviknight so likeable
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Corviknight stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Bulbapedia introduces Corviknight as a species that it evolves from Corvisquire starting at level 38. It is the final form of Rookidee.
- A staple in our Birds & Bats crowd — Corviknight is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Corviknight has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Corviknight from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Mega Rising
One Star
Mega Rising
Three Diamond
Journey Together
Uncommon
Paldea Evolved
Uncommon
Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery
Rare Holo VMAX
Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery
Rare Holo V
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
Fusion Strike
Rare
Battle Styles
Secret Rare
Battle Styles
Ultra Rare
Battle Styles
Holo Rare VMAX
Battle Styles
Holo Rare V
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Laying out a Corviknight page that photographs well
A workable spread formula for Corviknight — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Corviknight #SV089 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Corviknight page.
Corviknight V #SWSH200 (SWSH Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Corviknight binder page.
Hop's Corviknight #108 (Journey Together) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Corviknight mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Corviknight chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Journey Together
Uncommon
Mega Rising
One Star
Mega Rising
Three Diamond
Paldea Evolved
Uncommon
Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery
Rare Holo VMAX
Right page
Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery
Rare Holo V
Fusion Strike
Rare
Battle Styles
Secret Rare
Battle Styles
Ultra Rare
Battle Styles
Holo Rare VMAX
Battle Styles
Holo Rare V
Darkness Ablaze
Holo Rare
Start with a background that echoes Corviknight's flying and steel, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Corviknight's stoic personality in-game pairs with minimalist layouts: fewer stickers, more negative space, let the art breathe.
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Corviknight duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Lead with your strongest Corviknight single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Corvisquire, Rookidee, and Altaria so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Hunt bilingual or alt-language copies when Corviknight lettering or embossing outshines the English print — especially if you trade with collectors who search native names.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
Optional competitive context for Corviknight. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Corviknight — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
98
Attack
87
Defense
105
Sp. Atk
53
Sp. Def
85
Speed
67
Total: 495
Players file Corviknight around tier "OU" while Ability Pressure (Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Flying/Steel typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
- Hidden Ability Mirror Armor is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Corviknight — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Corviknight, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
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.
With their great intellect and flying skills, these Pokémon very successfully act as the Galar region’s airborne taxi service.
A second dex beat (Sword) frames Corviknight as a pokémon that reigns supreme in the skies of the galar region.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Corviknight shows up in Shield lore as with their great intellect and flying skills, these pokémon very successfully act as the galar region’s airborne taxi service. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Rookidee → Corvisquire → Corviknight make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Krarmor
Spanish
Corviknight
French
Corvaillus
Italian
Corviknight
Japanese
アーマーガア
Japanese (Romaji)
Armorga
Korean
아머까오
Chinese (Simplified)
钢铠鸦
Chinese (Traditional)
鋼鎧鴉
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