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No. 0438 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Bonsly

The Bonsai Pokémon

TL;DR. Bonsly is a pure rock-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 290. It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body’s fluid levels by eliminating excess.

Rock

It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body’s fluid levels by eliminating excess.

Height0.5 m

Weight15.0 kg

AbilitiesSturdy, Rock Head

HiddenRattled

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 290. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50

Attack 80

Defense 95

Sp. Attack 10

Sp. Defense 45

Speed 10

Total290

290 base stat total, the 892nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 70th among Rock-types.

95 base Defense, Bonsly's strongest stat, ranking 42nd of 74 Rock-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Bonsly 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, Bonsly reaches 1,302 CP at level 40 and 1,489 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack124

GO Defense133

GO Stamina137

Max CP (L40)1,302

Max CP (L50)1,472

Best buddy (L51)1,489

Raid catch CP 693–744 (L20). Weather boosted 866–930 (L25).

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Competitive

Bonsly in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Bonsly across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #887 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #887 65.1 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Bonsly.

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

What type is Bonsly?

Bonsly is a pure Rock-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Bonsly weak to?

Bonsly takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Bonsly resistant to?

Bonsly resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying. It has no full immunities.

How does Bonsly evolve?

Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo (Know Mimic move, level up).

What generation is Bonsly from?

Bonsly was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0438.

What are Bonsly's base stats?

Bonsly has HP 50, Attack 80, Defense 95, Special Attack 10, Special Defense 45, and Speed 10. Total base stat total: 290.

What are Bonsly's abilities?

Bonsly can have the abilities Sturdy, Rock Head, plus the Hidden Ability Rattled.

Is Bonsly legendary or mythical?

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

What is Bonsly's best stat?

Bonsly's highest base stat is Defense at 95, which ranks 42nd of 74 Rock-type Pokémon.

Is Bonsly good?

Bonsly has a base stat total of 290, the 892nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 70th among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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