Stony Wilderness (Area 3)
50%- Method
- Walking in the overworld
- Level Range
- Lv. 28-30
- Conditions
- During a sandstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame
PokemonLore Pokédex
#438
POKÉDEX No. #438
Bonsly
Bonsai Pokémon
It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body’s fluid levels by eliminating excess.
Weak to
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Water
Grass
Height0.5 m
Weight15.0 kg
AbilitiesSturdy
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP50210–304
- Attack80148–284
- Defense95175–317
- Sp. Atk1022–130
- Sp. Def4585–207
- Speed1022–130
Total290
/ 720
BST290
12 percentile (1025)-142 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Baby
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Brown
Shape
Legged
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #438 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #92 |
| Galar | #252 |
| Hisui | #123 |
| Kalos Mountain | #129 |
| Kitakami | #83 |
| Original Akala | #14 |
| Original Alola | #30 |
| Original Melemele | #30 |
| Original Sinnoh | #92 |
| Paldea | #87 |
| Updated Akala | #14 |
| Updated Alola | #37 |
| Updated Melemele | #37 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
58
EV Yield
+1 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Know Mimic
#185
Sudowoodo
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
Offensive Coverage
Bonsly's Rock typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 290, Bonsly plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Defense at 95, while Special Attack (10) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Rock typing leaves Bonsly with 5 weaknesses against 4 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 255, Bonsly is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.5 m
Weight
15.0 kg
TypeRock
Abilities
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Protects against recoil damage.
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Bonsly?
Bonsly is a Rock type Pokémon.
What are Bonsly's weaknesses?
Bonsly takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass type moves.
How does Bonsly evolve?
Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo under specific conditions. Full evolution line: Bonsly → Sudowoodo.
What are Bonsly's base stats?
Bonsly has a base stat total of 290: HP 50, Attack 80, Defense 95, Sp. Atk 10, Sp. Def 45, Speed 10. Its highest stat is Defense (95).
