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No. 0437 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Bronzong

The Bronze Bell Pokémon

TL;DR. Bronzong is a steel/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 500. One caused a news sensation when it was dug up at a construction site after a 2,000-year sleep.

Steel Psychic

One caused a news sensation when it was dug up at a construction site after a 2,000-year sleep.

Height1.3 m

Weight187.0 kg

AbilitiesLevitate, Heatproof

HiddenHeavy Metal

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 67

Attack 89

Defense 116

Sp. Attack 79

Sp. Defense 116

Speed 33

Total500

500 base stat total, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 62nd among Steel-types.

116 base Defense, Bronzong's strongest stat, ranking 26th of 159 Steel-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Bronzong 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, Bronzong reaches 2,239 CP at level 40 and 2,561 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack161

GO Defense213

GO Stamina167

Max CP (L40)2,239

Max CP (L50)2,531

Best buddy (L51)2,561

Raid catch CP 1,212–1,279 (L20). Weather boosted 1,515–1,599 (L25).

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Competitive

Bronzong in competitive play.

Bronzong is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #118 in the Great League.

Stealth Rock

Stealth Rock / Body Press / Psychic Noise / Night Shade

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NatureCalm
EVs252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
TeraWater

Utility

Stealth Rock / Psychic Noise / Body Press / Heavy Slam

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NatureCalm
TeraFairy, Water

Bulky Setup Sweeper

Iron Defense / Calm Mind / Body Press / Stored Power

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NatureCalm
EVs252 HP / 204 SpD / 52 Spe
TeraFairy, Water, Poison

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #118 87.7 score

Ultra League #94 87.9 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Bronzong.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Bronzong, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Bronzong?

Bronzong is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Bronzong weak to?

Bronzong takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Bronzong resistant to?

Bronzong is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Psychic.

How does Bronzong evolve?

Bronzong evolves from Bronzor (Level 33). Bronzong is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Bronzong from?

Bronzong was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0437.

What are Bronzong's base stats?

Bronzong has HP 67, Attack 89, Defense 116, Special Attack 79, Special Defense 116, and Speed 33. Total base stat total: 500.

What are Bronzong's abilities?

Bronzong can have the abilities Levitate, Heatproof, plus the Hidden Ability Heavy Metal.

Is Bronzong legendary or mythical?

No. Bronzong is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Bronzong's best stat?

Bronzong's highest base stat is Defense at 116, which ranks 26th of 159 Steel-type Pokémon.

Is Bronzong good?

Bronzong has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 62nd among Steel-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

See the full Q&A page for Bronzong →

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Bronzong as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Bronzong in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Bronzong in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Bronzong in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Bronzong 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Bronzong is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fire Ground Ghost Dark

½× Resists

Normal Grass Ice Flying Rock Dragon Steel Fairy

¼× Strongly resists

Psychic

0× Immune to

Poison

Comparison

Bronzong vs. the average Steel-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 159 Steel-type Pokémon.

Stat	Bronzong	Steel avg	Difference
HP	67	72	-5
Attack	89	76	+13
Defense	116	85	+31
Special Attack	79	82	-3
Special Defense	116	82	+34
Speed	33	67	-34
Total	500	464	+36

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Game appearances

Bronzong appears in 22 games.

Every mainline release where Bronzong is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Crown Tundra DLC
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2023 Teal Mask DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO
2021 Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Bronzong in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 9 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

MT Coronet 1F From ExteriorMT Coronet 2FMT Coronet 3FMT Coronet 4FMT Coronet 4F Small RoomMT Coronet 5FMT Coronet 6FMT Coronet Exterior BlizzardMT Coronet Exterior SnowfallTurnback Cave After Pillar 3Turnback Cave Before Pillar 1Turnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2Turnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3Turnback Cave Pillar 1Turnback Cave Pillar 2Turnback Cave Pillar 3

Platinum

MT Coronet 2FMT Coronet 3FMT Coronet 4FMT Coronet 4F Small RoomMT Coronet 5FMT Coronet 6FTurnback Cave After Pillar 3Turnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3Turnback Cave Pillar 2Turnback Cave Pillar 3

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Abundant Shrine

X, Y

Friend Safari Steel

Pokémon anime