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Bonsly in Pokémon X & Y

#438 in the X and Y Pokédex • Bonsai Pokémon

Bonsly in the National Pokédex
Bonsly sprite

Normal

Shiny Bonsly sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body’s fluid levels.

Pokémon Y

It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.

Pokémon details

Type

Rock

Category

Bonsai Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

15 kg (33.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0438

Bonsly in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

50

210

304

Attack

80

148

284

Defense

95

175

317

Sp. Atk

10

22

130

Sp. Def

45

85

207

Speed

10

22

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.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Mountain Kalos #129
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
58

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Bonsly

Bonsly

#438

Level up knowing Mimic

Sudowoodo

Sudowoodo

#185

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartFake Tears

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

Dark-10020
StartCopycat

The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.

Normal--20
5Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015
8Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Fighting-10020
12Rock Throw

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

Rock509015
15Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10
19Feint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

Dark60-20
22Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
26Block

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Normal--5
29Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
33Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020
36Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Dark801005
40Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM04Calm Mind

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM23Smack Down

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

Rock5010015
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM64Explosion

The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2501005
TM69Rock Polish

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.

Rock--20
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM96Nature Power

An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal--20
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40
Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal--30
Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015
Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020
Sand Tomb

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

Ground358515
Self-Destruct

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2001005
Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
After You

The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

Normal--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

After You

The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

Normal--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010025

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010025

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.

Dark9510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.

Dark9510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Slam

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

Normal807520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 1

It cannot be knocked out with one hit.

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.

Rattled(Hidden Ability)

Some move types scare it and boost its Speed stat.

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

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