Bonsly is a Rock-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4.

Bonsly can be obtained in: Pearl (Wild – Sinnoh route 209, Sinnoh route 210 south towards solaceon town), Sun (Wild – Alola route 1 south, Lush jungle south), Moon (Wild – Alola route 1 south, Lush jungle south), Ultra Sun (Wild – Alola route 1 south, Lush jungle north, Lush jungle south, Lush jungle west), Ultra Moon (Wild – Alola route 1 south, Lush jungle north, Lush jungle south, Lush jungle west). In other games, trade or transfer via Pokemon HOME.

#438 Bonsly

rock

Height0.5 m(1'08")

Weight15 kg(33.1 lbs)

Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%

Gen 4

Bonsly Evolution

BonslyLevel 1

SudowoodoKnowing Mimic

Bonsly's Detailed Stats

Stat	Base	EVs	Total
HP	50		241
Attack	80		196
Defense	95		226
Sp. Atk	10		56
Sp. Def	45		126
Speed	10		56
		0/508	901

Type Effectiveness

2xdamage

water grass fighting ground steel

1xdamage

electric ice psychic bug rock ghost dragon dark fairy

0.5xdamage

normal fire poison flying

Bonsly Abilities

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.

RattledHidden

Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.

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Bonsly Moves

Move▲	Type▲	Cat.▲	Pow▲	Acc▲	Method▲	Description
Fake Tears	dark	status	–	100	Level 1	The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Copycat	normal	status	–	–	Level 1	The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.
Flail	normal	physical	–	100	Level 4	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
Rock Throw	rock	physical	50	90	Level 8	The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to inflict damage.
Block	normal	status	–	–	Level 12	The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing.
Mimic	normal	status	–	–	Level 16	The user copies the move last used by the target. The copied move can be used until the user of Mimic leaves the battle.
Rock Tomb	rock	physical	60	95	Level 20	The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Tearful Look	normal	status	–	–	Level 24	The user gets teary-eyed to make the target lose its combative spirit. This lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Sucker Punch	dark	physical	70	100	Level 28	This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Rock Slide	rock	physical	75	90	Level 32	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Low Kick	fighting	physical	–	100	Level 36	A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Counter	fighting	physical	–	100	Level 40	A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.
Double Edge	normal	physical	120	100	Level 44	A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Body Slam	normal	physical	85	100	TM	The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Break	fighting	physical	75	100	TM	The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulldoze	ground	physical	60	100	TM	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Calm Mind	psychic	status	–	–	TM	The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Dig	ground	physical	80	100	TM	The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Earth Power	ground	special	90	100	TM	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Earthquake	ground	physical	100	100	TM	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Endure	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facade	normal	physical	70	100	TM	This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Foul Play	dark	physical	95	100	TM	The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.
Grass Knot	grass	special	–	100	TM	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Helping Hand	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Mud Shot	ground	special	55	95	TM	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Mud Slap	ground	special	20	100	TM	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Power Gem	rock	special	80	100	TM	The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
Protect	normal	status	–	–	TM	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psych Up	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Rest	psychic	status	–	–	TM	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Rock Blast	rock	physical	25	90	TM	The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Sand Tomb	ground	physical	35	85	TM	The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Sandstorm	rock	status	–	–	TM	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Sleep Talk	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Smack Down	rock	physical	50	100	TM	The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground.
Spikes	ground	status	–	–	TM	The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stealth Rock	rock	status	–	–	TM	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stomping Tantrum	ground	physical	75	100	TM	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Stone Edge	rock	physical	100	80	TM	The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Substitute	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Day	fire	status	–	–	TM	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Take Down	normal	physical	90	85	TM	A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blast	normal	special	80	100	TM	If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thief	dark	physical	60	100	TM	The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Trailblaze	grass	physical	50	100	TM	The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Curse	ghost	status	–	–	Egg	A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Defense Curl	normal	status	–	–	Egg	The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.
Harden	normal	status	–	–	Egg	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Headbutt	normal	physical	70	100	Egg	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Rock Polish	rock	status	–	–	Egg	The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply boosts the user's Speed stat.
Rollout	rock	physical	30	90	Egg	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Bonsly Sprites

Normal

Shiny

Back

Back Shiny

Pokedex 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

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

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.

In Other Languages

Bonsly's Japanese name is Usohachi (ウソハチ). Here are all the official names for Bonsly across different languages:

JapaneseウソハチUsohachi

Korean꼬지지

Chinese (Traditional)盆才怪

FrenchManzaï

GermanMobai

SpanishBonsly

ItalianBonsly

Chinese (Simplified)盆才怪

Bonsly Breeding

Species

Bonsai Pokémon

Egg Groups

No Eggs

Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)

Gender DifferencesNone

Misc Data

Catch Rate255

Base Friendship70

Growth RateMedium

Base Experience58

How to Get Bonsly

Bonsly can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Bonsly in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers

Sinnoh (Platinum) #92 Kalos Mountain #129 Alola #30 Melemele #30 Akala #14 Alola (USUM) #37 Melemele (USUM) #37 Akala (USUM) #14 Galar #252 Hisui #123 Paldea #87 Kitakami #83

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