Bonsly
Bonsly is a Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
National № | 0438 |
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Type | Rock |
Species | Bonsai Pokémon |
Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
Weight | 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Sturdy 2. Rock Head Rattled (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0092 (Diamond/Pearl) 0092 (Platinum) 0129 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0030 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0037 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0252 (Sword/Shield) 0092 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0123 (Legends: Arceus) 0087 (Scarlet/Violet) 0083 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Defense |
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Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 58 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
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Attack | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Sp. Atk | 10 | 22 | 130 | |
Sp. Def | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Speed | 10 | 22 | 130 | |
Total | 290 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Bonsly changes
- In Generation 4, Bonsly has a base experience yield of 68.
- In Generations 4-7, Bonsly has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Diamond | It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body’s fluid levels by eliminating excess. |
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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. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Brilliant Diamond | It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body’s fluid levels by eliminating excess. |
Shining Pearl | It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body’s fluid levels. |
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. |
Scarlet | In order to adjust the level of fluids in its body, it exudes water from its eyes. This makes it appear to be crying. |
Violet | From its eyes, it can expel excess moisture from its body. This liquid is similar in composition to human sweat. |
Moves learned by Bonsly
Moves learnt by level up
Bonsly learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Copycat | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
4 | Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
8 | Rock Throw | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
12 | Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
16 | Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
24 | Tearful Look | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
32 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
36 | Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
40 | Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
44 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Bonsly learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Bonsly gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Bonsly is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
03 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
18 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
20 | Trailblaze | Grass | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
28 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
35 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
51 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
55 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
58 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
62 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
66 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Rock Blast | Rock | ![]() | 25 | 90 |
81 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
86 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
90 | Spikes | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
101 | Power Gem | Rock | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
133 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
149 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
150 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Bonsly learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
5 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
9 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
21 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
29 | Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
47 | Head Smash | Rock | ![]() | 150 | 80 |
Move Tutor moves
Bonsly can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Bonsly sprites
Where to find Bonsly
Diamond | Trophy Garden |
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Pearl | Route 209, 210, Trophy Garden |
Platinum | Trophy Garden |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Breed Sudowoodo |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Breed Sudowoodo |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 1, Lush Jungle |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness |
Brilliant Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
Shining Pearl | Route 209, 210 |
Legends: Arceus | Celestica Ruins, Cloudpool Ridge |
Scarlet Violet |
Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), West Province (Area Three) |
Other languages
English | Bonsly |
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Japanese | ウソハチ (Usohachi) |
German | Mobai |
French | Manzaï |
Italian | Bonsly |
Spanish | Bonsly |
Korean | 꼬지지 (kkojiji) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 盆才怪 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 盆才怪 |
English |
Bonsai Pokémon |
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Japanese | ぼんさいポケモン |
German | Bonsai-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Bonsaï |
Italian | Pokémon Bonsai |
Spanish | Pokémon Bonsái |
Korean | 분재포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 盆栽宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 盆栽寶可夢 |
Name origin
- bonsai
- a miniature tree
- sly
- clever or tricky