Bonsly

#438 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Bonsai Pokémon

Bonsly

#438 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Bonsai Pokémon

Stats

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.

Hoppip

Skiploom

Normal

Shiny

Bonsly

Bonsai Pokémon

#438

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

15 kg (33.1 lbs)

Abilities

Sturdy Rock Head

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Bonsly takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

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

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	1 Def
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	58

Eggs

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

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

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.

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Bonsly #438	knowing Mimic	Sudowoodo #107

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Fake Tears	Status	-	100	20	The user feigns crying to make the foe feel flustered, sharply lowering its Sp. Def stat.
Start	Copycat	Status	-	-	20	The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.
6	Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
9	Low Kick	Physical	-	100	20	A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
14	Rock Throw	Physical	50	90	15	The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack.
17	Mimic	Status	-	-	10	The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
22	Block	Status	-	-	5	The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
25	Feint Attack	Physical	60	-	20	The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
30	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.
33	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
38	Slam	Physical	80	75	20	The foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.
41	Sucker Punch	Physical	80	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
46	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

		Class				Description
TM04	Calm Mind	Status	-	-	20	The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
TM69	Rock Polish	Status	-	-	20	The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM77	Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Block	Status	-	-	5	The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle.
Low Kick	Physical	-	100	20	A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
Role Play	Status	-	-	10	The user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe’s natural ability.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Sucker Punch	Physical	80	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
Uproar	Special	50	100	10	The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Harden	Status	-	-	30	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Sand Tomb	Physical	15	70	15	The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.
Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 1

It is protected against 1-hit KO attacks.

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 the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Protects against recoil damage.

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