Bonslyin Pokémon SoulGold
rock
Pokédex Entry
Bonsai Pokémon
Bonsly prefers an arid atmosphere. In order to adjust the level of fluids in its body, it exudes water from its eyes. This makes it appear to be crying.
Bonsly in Pokémon SoulGold
Bonsly is #438 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its rock typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Front
Normal
Shiny
Animated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
Rock
Dex
#438
Abilities
Growth Rate
mediumfast
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
undiscovered
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
255
Base Exp
58
EV Yield
1 Defense
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
water ×2grass ×2fighting ×2ground ×2steel ×2
Resists
normal ×0.5fire ×0.5poison ×0.5flying ×0.5
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Bonsly isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.
Level Up Moves (13)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fake TearsLevel: 1Fake Tears | dark | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Feigns crying to sharply lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| CopycatLevel: 1Copycat | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| The user mimics the last move used by a foe. | ||||||
| FlailLevel: 4Flail | normal | 1 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | ||||||
| Rock ThrowLevel: 8Rock Throw | rock | 50 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Throws small rocks to strike the foe. | ||||||
| BlockLevel: 12Block | normal | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape. | ||||||
| MimicLevel: 16Mimic | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Copies last move used by the foe during one battle. | ||||||
| Rock TombLevel: 20Rock Tomb | rock | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| Tearful LookLevel: 24Tearful Look | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| The user tears up, dropping Attack and Sp. Attack. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchLevel: 28Sucker Punch | dark | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack. | ||||||
| Rock SlideLevel: 32Rock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | ||
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Low KickLevel: 36Low Kick | fighting | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| A low, tripping kick that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| CounterLevel: 40Counter | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 44Double Edge | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
Egg Moves (9)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self DestructSelf Destruct | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |
| Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. | |||||
| HeadbuttHeadbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | |
| A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | |||||
| HardenHarden | normal | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense. | |||||
| Defense CurlDefense Curl | normal | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense. | |||||
| RolloutRollout | rock | 30 | 90 | 20 | |
| An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity. | |||||
| Sand TombSand Tomb | ground | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns. | |||||
| Stealth RockStealth Rock | rock | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in. | |||||
| CurseCurse | ghost | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | |||||
| EndureEndure | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
TM/HM Moves (26)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Nature PowerNature Power | normal | 1 | 0 | 20 | TM96TM96 | |
| The type of attack varies depending on the location. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| Smack DownSmack Down | rock | 50 | 100 | 15 | TM23TM23 | |
| Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground. | ||||||
| Stone EdgeStone Edge | rock | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM71TM71 | |
| Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| TrailblazeTrailblaze | grass | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM60TM60 | |
| The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed. |
Type Summary
5
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
0
Immunities
9
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Bonsly. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Bonsly resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Bonsly, either offensively or defensively.
Steelix
steelground
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Lucario
fightingsteel
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Excadrill
groundsteel
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Cobalion
steelfighting
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Great Tusk
groundfighting
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Iron Treads
groundsteel
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Sandshrew
ground
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Sandslash
ground
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Nidoqueen
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Nidoking
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Diglett
ground
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Dugtrio
ground
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Mankey
fighting
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Primeape
fighting
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Poliwrath
waterfighting
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Machop
fighting
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Machoke
fighting
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Machamp
fighting
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Geodude
rockground
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
Graveler
rockground
2× STAB damage • Resists rock
2×Good
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