Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Bonsly is a Rock Type Bonsai Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Bonsly can be found with Sturdy, Rock Head and Rattled as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 290 combined Base Stats.
Bonsly Stats and Abilities
Based on Bonsly Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Bonsly Highest IV Stat is Defense 95 and the Lowest being Speed 10.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 50 | 210 | 304 |
D | Attack | 80 | 148 | 284 |
D | Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 |
F | Special Attack | 10 | 22 | 130 |
F | Special Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 |
F | Speed | 10 | 22 | 130 |
F | Total | 290 |
Bonsly | Detail |
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Best Nature | Relaxed
↑ +10% Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Defense |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Sturdy Ability 1 | Sturdy allows the Pokémon to survive with 1 HP if attacked at full HP with an attack that would otherwise knock it out. It also prevents One-Hit-KO moves (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold). |
Rock Head Ability 2 | Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage. |
Rattled Hidden Ability | When a Pokémon with Rattled is hit by a Bug, Ghost or Dark type move, its Speed is raised one stage (up to the usual maximum of +6 stages). |
How To Evolve Bonsly in BDSP
Bonsly requires (after Mimic learned) to evolve into Sudowoodo.

Where To Find Bonsly in BDSP
Bonsly has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() |
![]() Bonsly
Lv. 18-20
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() |
![]() Bonsly
Lv. 16
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![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Sudowoodo
Lv. 29-30
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![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Sudowoodo
Lv. 23-24
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![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Bonsly
Lv. 16-18
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Bonsly Weakness
Bonsly is a Rock Type pokemon. This will cause Bonsly to take More Damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, , Poison, Fire Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |

Best Moves Bonsly in BDSP
Best Moveset for Bonsly Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
44 |
Double-Edge
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
32 |
Rock Slide
| ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |
28 |
Sucker Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack. |
20 |
Rock Tomb
| ![]() | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
Best Moveset for Bonsly TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM64 |
Explosion
| ![]() | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | User faints. |
TM28 |
Dig
| ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM31 |
Brick Break
| ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers. |
TM80 |
Rock Slide
| ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |



Bonsly Level Up Moves
List of Moves Bonsly can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Fake Tears
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
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1 |
Copycat
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Copies opponent's last move.
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4 |
Flail
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
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8 |
Rock Throw
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Power:
75 Acc: 90
PP: 15
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12 |
Block
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Opponent cannot flee or switch.
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16 |
Mimic
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Copies the opponent's last move.
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20 |
Rock Tomb
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Power:
90 Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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24 |
Tearful Look
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() The user gets teary eyed to make the target lose its combative spirit. This lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
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28 |
Sucker Punch
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
|
32 |
Rock Slide
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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36 |
Low Kick
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
|
40 |
Counter
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
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44 |
Double-Edge
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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Bonsly TM Moves
List of Moves Bonsly can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM04 |
Calm Mind
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM37 |
Sandstorm
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
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TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power:
90 Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM64 |
Explosion
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Power: 250
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() User faints.
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TM69 |
Rock Polish
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Speed.
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TM76 |
Stealth Rock
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Damages opponent switching into battle.
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TM77 |
Psych Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Copies the opponent's stat changes.
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TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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Bonsly Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Bonsly can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Headbutt
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Harden
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Defense.
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Defense Curl
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 40
![]() Raises user's Defense.
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Curse
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
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Rollout
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Power:
45 Acc: 90
PP: 20
![]() Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
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Self-Destruct
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Power: 200
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() User faints.
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Sand Tomb
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Power: 35
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
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