Bonsly - Generation 8 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Bonsly can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sword
  • Pokémon Shield
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
  • Pokémon Shining Pearl
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Bonsly learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1CopycatNormalStatus
1Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
4FlailNormalPhysical 100
8Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
12BlockNormalStatus
16MimicNormalStatus
20Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
24Tearful LookNormalStatus
28Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
32Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
36Low KickFightingPhysical 100
40CounterFightingPhysical 100
44Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Bonsly learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CurseGhostStatus
Defense CurlNormalStatus
HardenNormalStatus
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
Rock PolishRockStatus
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90

Moves learnt by TM

Bonsly is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Bonsly is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
07Low KickFightingPhysical 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
35UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
49Calm MindPsychicStatus
67Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
76Stealth RockRockStatus
81Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100

Moves learnt by level up

Bonsly learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1CopycatNormalStatus
1Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
4FlailNormalPhysical 100
8Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
12BlockNormalStatus
16MimicNormalStatus
20Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
24Tearful LookNormalStatus
28Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
32Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
36Low KickFightingPhysical 100
40CounterFightingPhysical 100
44Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Bonsly learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CurseGhostStatus
Defense CurlNormalStatus
HardenNormalStatus
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100

Moves learnt by TM

Bonsly is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Moves learnt by level up

Bonsly learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
5TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
9Stealth RockRockStatus
15Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
21Iron DefenseSteelStatus
29MimicNormalStatus
37Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
47Head SmashRockPhysical 150 80

Move Tutor moves

Bonsly can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Calm MindPsychicStatus
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
RestPsychicStatus
Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
Stealth RockRockStatus

Bonsly egg move parents

Bonsly's egg groups: Undiscovered

Bonsly is not breedable itself, but other evolutions are. Check the Sudowoodo learnset page for the moves and compatible Pokémon.