Bonsly pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

bonsai: a miniature tree
sly: clever or tricky

Pokedex data

National №	438
Type	Rock
Species	Bonsai Pokémon
Height	1′8″ (0.51m)
Weight	33.1 lbs (15.0 kg)
Abilities	Rock Head Sturdy Rattled (Dream World)
Local №	092 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese	Usohachi

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Defense
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	68
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
½	½	2		2		2	½	2	½							2

Bonsly stats

The base stats for Bonsly are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	50	210 - 304
Attack	80	148 - 284
Defense	95	175 - 317
Sp. Atk	10	22 - 130
Sp. Def	45	85 - 207
Speed	10	22 - 130
Total	290

Pokedex descriptions

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 Black White	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.

Evolution chart

#438
Bonsly
Rock →
(after Mimic
learned)

#185
Sudowoodo
Rock

Moves learnt by level up

Bonsly learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Copycat	Normal	Status	-	-
1	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	-	100
6	Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
9	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
14	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90
17	Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-
22	Block	Normal	Status	-	-
25	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
30	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
33	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
38	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75
41	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
46	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100

Other generations: IV V

Bonsly learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Bonsly egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	-	-
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Harden	Normal	Status	-	-
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Selfdestruct	Normal	Physical	200	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-

Bonsly learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Bonsly egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	-	-
Harden	Normal	Status	-	-
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Selfdestruct	Normal	Physical	200	100

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Bonsly can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Block	Normal	Status	-	-
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	-	-
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100

Bonsly can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Bonsly does not learn any HM moves.

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Bonsly is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Bonsly is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Bonsly sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Bonsly

Diamond Pearl	Route 209, 210, Trophy Garden
Platinum	Trophy Garden

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Bonsly

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Bonsly stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Bonsly sprites

Where to find Bonsly

Pokeathlon stats

Answers to Bonsly questions

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