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.
One caused a news sensation when it was dug up at a construction site after a 2,000-year sleep.
Stat spread.
Total of 500. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Bronzor family appeared on May 21, 2019.
- Bronzor
- Bronzong by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Dec 10 to Dec 13, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10 to Dec 13, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Bronzong in competitive play.
Bronzong is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #194 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Does Bronzong'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.
Bronzong 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 Bronzong 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.
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 |
Bronzong appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Bronzong 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
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Bronzong.
Every main-series game Bronzong is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Six
- WildNorth Province: Area Two, Casseroya Lake, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★)
- WildOni Mountain (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 8, Axew's Eye, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage
- WildBridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness (Wanderer)
- RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- WildGiant's Bed, Giant'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)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildTurnback Cave, Mt. Coronet
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCrimson Mirelands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Ancient Quarry, near Clamberclaw Cliffs (additional (Alpha)), near Celestica Ruins, near Primeval Grotto, Stonetooth Rows (day), massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple, massive mass outbreaks
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
- WildFriend Safari (Steel) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveBronzor (Level 33)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildAbundant Shrine
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildAbundant Shrine (dark grass)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildTurnback Cave, Mt. Coronet
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Forest with 56 Peak points and 35 Forest points)
- 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.
Bronzong appears in 3 episodes.
From DP035 (2007-05-24) through HZ028 (2023-11-10).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Bronzong partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Bronzong partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Bronzong in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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