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Bonsly.

national dex #438 · gen IV
BST 290 · rock
Bonsly official artwork
rock
#438 · gen IV
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HP
50
ATK
80
DEF
95
SPA
10
SPD
45
SPE
10
BST 290 · best Defense 95 · worst Sp. Atk 10 · meters scale to 200

Bonsly is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel and resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying.

Typingrock
AbilitiesSturdy, Rock Head, Rattled
Height, weight0.5 m / 15.0 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsNo Eggs
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Bonsly base stats

BST 290 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP50210304
Atk80148284
Def95175317
SpA1022130
SpD4585207
Spe1022130
BST290bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Def

Bonsly weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor½
fir½
wat2
ele1
gra2
ice1
fig2
poi½
gro2
fly½
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste2
fai1
Weak to
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel
Resists
Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying
Immune to
nothing

Bonsly abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
SturdyPrevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Rock HeadProtects against recoil damage.
RattledhiddenRaises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.

Bonsly evolution line

2 stages

Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo: level it up while it knows Mimic. How to evolve Bonsly, every game

Best Bonsly moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
rockStone EdgePHYS100
rockPower GemSPEC80
rockRock SlidePHYS75
rockRock TombPHYS60
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
groundEarthquakePHYS100
darkFoul PlayPHYS95
groundEarth PowerSPEC90

Bonsly moves

gen 9 · 75 moves · 15 level-up · 40 TM/HM · 9 egg · 11 tutor
52 moves · Bonsly appears in 12 games
CopycatL1Fake TearsL1RolloutL1FlailL6Stealth RockL9Rock ThrowL14Tearful LookL24BlockL29Rock TombL30MimicL33Rock SlideL33Low KickL36CounterL40Sucker PunchL41Double EdgeL46Body SlamTMBrick BreakTMBulldozeTMCalm MindTMCurseeggDefense CurleggDigTMEarth PowerTMEarthquakeTMEndureeggFacadeTMFoul PlayTMGrass KnotTMHardeneggHeadbutteggHelping HandTMMud ShotTMMud SlapTMPower GemTMProtectTMPsych UpTMRestTMRock BlastTMRock PolisheggSand TombeggSandstormTMSleep TalkTMSmack DownTMSpikesTMStomping TantrumTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMThiefTMTrailblazeTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
RolloutSTABrockPHYS3090%20Level 1
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20Level 1
CopycatnormalSTAT--20Level 1
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Level 6
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Level 9
Rock ThrowSTABrockPHYS5090%15Level 14
Tearful LooknormalSTAT--20Level 24
BlocknormalSTAT--5Level 29
Rock TombSTABrockPHYS6095%15Level 30
MimicnormalSTAT--10Level 33
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10Level 33
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Level 36
CounterfightingPHYS-100%20Level 40
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Level 41
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 46
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Earth PowergroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15TM / HM
Grass KnotgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20TM / HM
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
Power GemSTABrockSPEC80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock BlastSTABrockPHYS2590%10TM / HM
Rock PolishrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombSTABrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Sand TombgroundPHYS3585%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smack DownSTABrockPHYS50100%15TM / HM
SpikesgroundSTAT--20TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
Stone EdgeSTABrockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10Egg
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Egg
HardennormalSTAT--30Egg
HeadbuttnormalPHYS70100%15Egg
Rock PolishrockSTAT--20Egg
RolloutSTABrockPHYS3090%20Egg
Sand TombgroundPHYS3585%15Egg
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Egg
BlocknormalSTAT--5Tutor
Earth PowergroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15Tutor
HeadbuttnormalPHYS70100%15Tutor
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
RolloutSTABrockPHYS3090%20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Tutor

Bonsly Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

It expels both sweat and tears from its eyes. The sweat is a little salty, while the tears have a slight bitterness.

Shield

This Pokémon lives in dry, rocky areas. As its green spheres dry out, their dull luster increases.

Legends: Arceus

Its tears elicit sympathy from those who see them, but do not be deceived! This expulsion of body water is merely a physiological mechanism for keeping itself in good health.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

It does not deal well with water, so it lives in dry locales. Since its surroundings tend to lack greenery, it stands out noticeably.

Moon

From its eyes, it can expel excess moisture from its body. This liquid is similar in composition to human sweat.

Ultra Sun

It discharges moisture from its eyes, making it look like it’s crying—apparently an effective way of getting enemies to let down their guard.

Ultra Moon

If its body gets too damp, it will die. So, in a process reminiscent of sweating, its eyes expel moisture.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body’s fluid levels.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond

It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body’s fluid levels by eliminating excess.

Pearl

It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body’s fluid levels.

Platinum

It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

In order to adjust the level of fluids in its body, it exudes water from its eyes. This makes it appear to be crying.

Bonsly species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorBrown
ShapeLegs
HabitatUnknown
Height0.5 m (1'08")
Weight15.0 kg (33.1 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate255 (100.0%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsNo Eggs
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience58
EV yield1 Def
Regional dex numbers
National#438
Sinnoh#092
Sinnoh (Pt)#092
Kalos Mountain#129
Alola (SM)#030
Melemele#030
Akala#014
Alola (USUM)#037
Melemele (USUM)#037
Akala (USUM)#014
Galar#252
Hisui#123
Paldea#087
Kitakami#083
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread80 Atk / 10 SpA
Best statDefense 95good
Speed tier10 Speslow
Defensive load5 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty255 / 255easy, about 100.0% per ball

About Bonsly

Bonsly is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). It expels both sweat and tears from its eyes. The sweat is a little salty, while the tears have a slight bitterness. Bonsly stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Bonsly base stats

Bonsly has a base stat total of 290, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Defense at 95 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 10 (poor). Bonsly is slow with a base Speed of 10.

Bonsly weaknesses and resistances

As a Rock-type, Bonsly is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type moves, resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying-type attacks. This gives Bonsly 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Bonsly abilities

Bonsly's abilities include Sturdy, Rock Head, Rattled. Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.. Rock Head protects against recoil damage. Its Hidden Ability is Rattled, which raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.

Bonsly moves and learnset

Bonsly can learn 75 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 40 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), Power Gem (Rock, 80 power), Rock Slide (Rock, 75 power), Rock Tomb (Rock, 60 power). For coverage, Bonsly can learn Double Edge (Normal), Earthquake (Ground), Foul Play (Dark).

Training Bonsly

Bonsly has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Bonsly yields 1 Defense EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Bonsly is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Bonsly → Sudowoodo).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Bonsly. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Bonsly, or use the team builder to see how Bonsly fits into your squad.

Tools for Bonsly
Damage calculatorDamage output and defensive matchupsCatch rate calculatorOdds for any ball, status and HPStat calculatorReal stats from IVs, EVs and natureIV calculatorWork backwards from in-game numbersCompare statsSide by side against any rivalTeam builderBuild a team around this speciesEV optimizerOptimize EV spreads for competitive playCoverage solverFind the best type coverage movesWhere to catchEncounter locations across gamesWeakness chartWhat Rock types take damage fromType chartThe full 18x18 effectiveness table
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