Bonsly in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

#92 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Bonsai Pokémon

Bonsly in the National Pokédex

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Hoppip Skiploom

Pokédex entries

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.

Pokémon details

Type

Bonsly in Other Games

National Dex page

Diamond & Pearl Platinum HeartGold & SoulSilver Black & White Black 2 & White 2 X & Y Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Pokémon GO Sun & Moon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Sword & Shield Legends: Arceus Scarlet & Violet

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

210

304

Attack

148

284

Defense

175

317

Sp. Atk

130

Sp. Def

207

Speed

130

Total

290

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Bonsly, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Sinnoh #92
EV yield	1 Def
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	58

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Undiscovered
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 cycles; this baby Pokémon cannot breed

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Bonsly #92	Level up knowing Mimic	Sudowoodo #93

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Brilliant Diamond

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Trophy Garden Trophy Garden — Daily Pokémon	Walking	16-18	5%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., National Pokédex and Mr. Backlot’s current/previous announcement; each announced species occupies a 5% slot., Only levels 16 or 18 occur for the daily species; the range is not every intervening level., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Location

Method

Level

Chance

Conditions

Trophy Garden

Trophy Garden — Daily Pokémon

Walking

16-18

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., National Pokédex and Mr. Backlot’s current/previous announcement; each announced species occupies a 5% slot., Only levels 16 or 18 occur for the daily species; the range is not every intervening level., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Shining Pearl

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 209	Walking	16	25%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 209	Walking	16	5%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 209	Walking	16	5%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — South	Walking	18-20	25%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — South	Walking	18-20	5%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — South	Walking	18-20	5%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Trophy Garden Trophy Garden — Daily Pokémon	Walking	16-18	5%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., National Pokédex and Mr. Backlot’s current/previous announcement; each announced species occupies a 5% slot., Only levels 16 or 18 occur for the daily species; the range is not every intervening level., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.


Start	Fake Tears	-	100	20
Start	Copycat	-	-	20
4	Flail	-	100	15
8	Rock Throw	50	90	15
12	Block	-	-	5
16	Mimic	-	-	10
20	Rock Tomb Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.	60	95	15
24	Tearful Look	-	-	20
28	Sucker Punch	70	100	5
32	Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.	75	90	10
36	Low Kick	-	100	20
40	Counter	-	100	20
44	Double-Edge	120	100	15

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


TM04	Calm Mind The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.	-	-	20
TM11	Sunny Day The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.	-	-	5
TM17	Protect This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM28	Dig The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.	80	100	10
TM31	Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.	75	100	15
TM32	Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	-	-	15
TM37	Sandstorm A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.	-	-	10
TM39	Rock Tomb Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.	60	95	15
TM42	Facade This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	70	100	20
TM44	Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.	-	-	10
TM45	Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	-	100	15
TM46	Thief The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.	60	100	25
TM58	Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM64	Explosion The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.	250	100	5
TM69	Rock Polish The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.	-	-	20
TM76	Stealth Rock The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.	-	-	20
TM77	Psych Up The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.	-	-	10
TM80	Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.	75	90	10
TM82	Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	-	-	10
TM87	Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.	-	85	15
TM90	Substitute The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.	-	-	10

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.


Curse	-	-	10
Defense Curl	-	-	40
Harden	-	-	30
Headbutt	70	100	15
Rollout	30	90	20
Sand Tomb	35	85	15
Self-Destruct	200	100	5

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 1

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Rock Head

Ability Slot 2

Protects against recoil damage.

Rattled(Hidden Ability)

Raises Speed after a damaging Bug-, Dark- or Ghost-type hit, or Intimidate.

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Bonsly in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Pokédex entries

Pokémon details

Bonsly in Other Games

Base Stats

Bonsly Type Chart

Weak to

Resists

Training

Breeding

Evolution Chart

Locations

Level-Up Moves

TM Moves

Egg Moves

Abilities