TL;DR. Bronzor is a steel/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 300. Implements shaped like it were discovered in ancient tombs. It is unknown if they are related.
Implements shaped like it were discovered in ancient tombs. It is unknown if they are related.
Stat spread.
Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Bronzor in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Bronzor reaches 603 CP at level 40 and 689 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Bronzor first appeared on May 21, 2019, during Extraordinary Raid Week 2019.
- Bronzor
- Bronzong by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 5 to May 6, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 5 to May 6, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 25 to Sep 1, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 14 to Oct 4, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 25 to May 2, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 29 to Jul 6, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 27 to Feb 8, 2023 | 1-star | Crackling Voltage |
Bronzor in competitive play.
Bronzor is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Bronzor.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Bronzor, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Bronzor?
Bronzor is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Bronzor weak to?
Bronzor takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Bronzor resistant to?
Bronzor is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Psychic.
How does Bronzor evolve?
Bronzor evolves into Bronzong (Level 33).
What generation is Bronzor from?
Bronzor was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0436.
What are Bronzor's base stats?
Bronzor has HP 57, Attack 24, Defense 86, Special Attack 24, Special Defense 86, and Speed 23. Total base stat total: 300.
What are Bronzor's abilities?
Bronzor can have the abilities Levitate, Heatproof, plus the Hidden Ability Heavy Metal.
Is Bronzor legendary or mythical?
No. Bronzor is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Bronzor's best stat?
Bronzor's highest base stat is Defense at 86, which ranks 71st of 159 Steel-type Pokémon.
Is Bronzor good?
Bronzor has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 141st among Steel-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Bronzor's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Levitate, Ground moves miss it. With Heatproof, Fire moves do half damage. Heavy Metal does not change its matchups.
Through the generations.
Bronzor as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Bronzor is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Levitate: Ground moves miss it.
Heatproof: Fire moves do half damage.
Heavy Metal: does not change its type matchups.
Bronzor vs. the average Steel-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 159 Steel-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Bronzor | Steel avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 57 | 72 | -15 |
| Attack | 24 | 76 | -52 |
| Defense | 86 | 85 | +1 |
| Special Attack | 24 | 82 | -58 |
| Special Defense | 86 | 82 | +4 |
| Speed | 23 | 67 | -44 |
| Total | 300 | 464 | -164 |
Bronzor appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Bronzor is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Bronzor.
Every main-series game Bronzor is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five
- WildEast Province: Area Two
- WildWest Province: Area One, Area Two
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
- WildFellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Chilling Waterhead, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- SwordObtainable
- WildSouth Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, Bridge Field
- RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- WildGiant's Foot, Three-Point Pass (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidBrawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidGiant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Path to the Peak, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldObtainable
- WildSouth Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness
- RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- WildGiant's Foot, Three-Point Pass (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidBrawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidGiant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Path to the Peak, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 206, Wayward Cave, Turnback Cave, Mt. Coronet
- WildGrand Underground - Rocky Cave, Icy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern, Glacial Cavern (After obtaining Strength)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCrimson Mirelands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Ancient Quarry, near Clamberclaw Cliffs, near Celestica Ruins, near Primeval Grotto, Stonetooth Rows (day), massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Wayward Wood, near Ancient Quarry, Sonorous Path, Lonely Spring, Clamberclaw Cliffs, Primeval Grotto (Shaking ore deposits)
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Lake Acuity (Shaking ore deposits)
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedBronzong
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMt. Pyre exterior (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- BreedBronzong
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildAbundant Shrine
- WildAbundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto) (Near Youngster Wes)
- Transferfrom Dream Radar
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 206, Wayward Cave, Turnback Cave, Mt. Coronet
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 211, Wayward Cave, Turnback Cave, Mt. Coronet
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Peak with 35 Peak points and 14 Forest points)
- WildSlowpoke Well, Union Cave, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Whirl Islands, Mt. Silver Cave, Ice Path, Cliff Cave, Diglett's Cave, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Tohjo Falls (Sinnoh Sound)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Bronzor appears in 11 episodes.
From DP060 (2007-12-20) through HZ155 (2026-10-30).
TCG Pocket appearances
Bronzor in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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