Slow is good when Trick Room is up, and Bronzong is about as slow as they come. Steel/Psychic typing gives it a defined role on the team. Levitate gives it a Ground immunity. Poison moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat.
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Bronze Bell Pokemon still yields 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground.
It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests.
Bronzong Weakness
GoodFire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark-type moves hit Bronzong for super-effective damage. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Bronzong's overall bulk (67/116/116) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
Bronzong is what Bronzor becomes. Breed it for Bronzor eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Bronzor pushed Bronzong to 500 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +65.
How to Evolve
Breed with Bronzong to get Bronzor eggs (with patience) using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Lead with Bronzong, set Stealth Rock, and keep pressure on. Levitate and Leftovers buy the time it needs, with max HP and Sp. Def EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Best Bronzong Moveset
- Body Press
- Stealth Rock
- Iron Defense
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Bronzong's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Steel Beam and Future Sight for same-type damage. Future Sight and Earthquake are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Steel Beam and Psychic, with Normal and Ghost coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Bronzong that handles most situations. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam give it enough punch where it matters.
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Bronzong's coverage across 8 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Future Sight and Dream Eater for same-type damage. Future Sight and Dream Eater are the payoff moves.
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Bronzong's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Steel Roller and Future Sight for same-type damage. Future Sight and Earthquake are the payoff moves.
Plenty of locations for Bronzong with moderate rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Bronzong in Scarlet & Violet
To get Bronzong, start by catching Bronzor through walking encounters at Lv. 9-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BronzorEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyDesertEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyDesertEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.9-2536%EarlyRoute
Step 2Bronzong ✓MODERATEAsado Desert - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateDesertMODERATEAsado Desert - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateDesertMODERATECasseroya Lake - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - SnowVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - SnowScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - SnowScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - SnowVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.33-528%LateRouteor evolve from Bronzor (Step 1)
5 encounter spots for Bronzong at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Bronzong in Legends: Arceus
To get Bronzong, start by catching Bronzor through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BronzorEASYAncient QuarryGrassUncommonRuinsEASYCelestica RuinsGrassUncommonRuinsEASYClamberclaw CliffsGrassUncommonEASYLake AcuityGrassUncommonWaterEASYStonetooth RowsGrassUncommon
Step 2Bronzong ✓EASYAncient QuarryGrassUncommonRuinsEASYCelestica RuinsGrassUncommonRuinsEASYClamberclaw CliffsGrassUncommonEASYLake AcuityGrassUncommonWaterEASYStonetooth RowsGrassUncommonor evolve from Bronzor (Step 1)
high spawn rates across 22 locations for Bronzong in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Bronzong in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Bronzong starts with Bronzor at Lv. 14-66 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BronzorEFFORTLESSWayward Cave - 1FShining PearlGrassLv.14-1640%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSWayward Cave - 1FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.14-1640%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSWayward Cave - B1FShining PearlGrassLv.15-1740%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSWayward Cave - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.15-1740%EarlyCaveMODERATERoute 206Shining PearlGrassLv.1510%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 206Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.1510%EarlyRouteBig Bluff CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthGlacial CavernShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthIcy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidIceRequires StrengthIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidIceRequires StrengthRocky CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - 2FShining PearlGrassLv.365%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.365%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - 3FShining PearlGrassLv.365%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - 3FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.365%LateCaveCHALLENGINGTurnback Cave - Section 1Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.445%LateCaveCHALLENGINGTurnback Cave - Section 1Shining PearlGrassLv.445%LateCaveCHALLENGINGTurnback Cave - Section 2Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.545%PostCaveCHALLENGINGTurnback Cave - Section 2Shining PearlGrassLv.545%PostCaveCHALLENGINGTurnback Cave - Section 3Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.645%PostCaveCHALLENGINGTurnback Cave - Section 3Shining PearlGrassLv.645%PostCave
Step 2Bronzong ✓EFFORTLESSTurnback Cave - Section 1Shining PearlGrassLv.45-4635%LateCaveEFFORTLESSTurnback Cave - Section 1Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.45-4635%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlGrassLv.38-4025%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.38-4025%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 5FShining PearlGrassLv.38-4025%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 5FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.38-4025%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 6FShining PearlGrassLv.40-4225%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 6FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.40-4225%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 7FShining PearlGrassLv.40-4225%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 7FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.40-4225%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 2FShining PearlGrassLv.3820%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.3820%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 3FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.3820%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 3FShining PearlGrassLv.3820%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrassLv.39-405%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.39-405%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Top CaveShining PearlGrassLv.39-405%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Top CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.39-405%LateCaveEFFORTLESSTurnback Cave - Section 2Shining PearlGrassLv.55-5635%PostCaveEFFORTLESSTurnback Cave - Section 2Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.55-5635%PostCaveEFFORTLESSTurnback Cave - Section 3Shining PearlGrassLv.65-6635%PostCaveEFFORTLESSTurnback Cave - Section 3Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.65-6635%PostCaveor evolve from Bronzor (Step 1)
Bronzong starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 58 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Bronzong in Sword & Shield
Bronzor is your first catch on the way to Bronzong. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-65 across 137 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BronzorEFFORTLESSSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworldLv.14-1635%EarlyWaterHeavy FogEFFORTLESSSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworldLv.14-1635%EarlyWaterHeavy FogEASYSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.14-1625%EarlyWaterHeavy FogEASYSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.14-1625%EarlyWaterHeavy FogEFFORTLESSGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-3530%MidWaterSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-3530%MidWaterSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-3530%MidWaterHeavy FogMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidThunderstormMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidThunderstormMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidRainingMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidRainingMODERATEStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidThunderstormMODERATEStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowingMODERATEStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidRainingMODERATEStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogMODERATEStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowstormCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterOvercastCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterIntense SunCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterIntense SunCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterSnowingCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterSnowingCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterSandstormCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterSandstormCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterRainingCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterRainingCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterHeavy FogCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-355%MidWaterOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's SeatShieldOverworldLv.33-3860%LateWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's SeatSwordOverworldLv.33-3860%LateWaterNormal WeatherEASYGiant's SeatShieldOverworldLv.33-3828%LateWaterThunderstormEASYGiant's SeatSwordOverworldLv.33-3828%LateWaterThunderstormEASYGiant's SeatSwordOverworldLv.33-3825%LateWaterSandstormEASYGiant's SeatShieldOverworldLv.33-3825%LateWaterRainingEASYGiant's SeatSwordOverworldLv.33-3825%LateWaterRainingEASYGiant's SeatShieldOverworldLv.33-3825%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEGiant's SeatShieldOverworldLv.33-3810%LateWaterOvercastMODERATEGiant's SeatSwordOverworldLv.33-3810%LateWaterOvercastMODERATEGiant's SeatShieldOverworldLv.33-3810%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEGiant's SeatSwordOverworldLv.33-3810%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEGiant's SeatShieldOverworldLv.33-3810%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEGiant's SeatSwordOverworldLv.33-3810%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEGiant's SeatShieldOverworldLv.33-385%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEGiant's SeatSwordOverworldLv.33-385%LateWaterSnowingEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowingEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowingEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostOvercastEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostOvercastEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowstormEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowingEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowstormEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowingEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense SunEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense SunEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense SunEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense Sun
Step 2Bronzong ✓EFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4540%LateSnowstormEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4540%LateSnowstormEASYAxew's EyeShieldOverworldLv.36-4025%LateSnowstormEASYAxew's EyeSwordOverworldLv.36-4025%LateSnowstormMODERATERoute 8ShieldGrassLv.38-4010%LateRouteAll WeatherMODERATERoute 8SwordGrassLv.38-4010%LateRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-65100%PostSandstormEFFORTLESSThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-65100%PostSandstormEFFORTLESSThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6530%PostHeavy FogEFFORTLESSThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6530%PostSnowstormEFFORTLESSThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6530%PostSnowstormEFFORTLESSThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6530%PostHeavy FogEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6527%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6527%PostRainingEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6527%PostNormal WeatherEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6527%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6527%PostNormal WeatherEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6527%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6527%PostSnowingEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6527%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6527%PostRainingEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6527%PostSnowingEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5225%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5225%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6523%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6523%PostIntense SunEASYGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6523%PostRainingEASYGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6523%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6523%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6522%PostIntense SunEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6522%PostIntense SunEASYGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostSnowingEASYGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6518%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6518%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6517%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6517%PostSnowingEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6517%PostRainingEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6517%PostOvercastEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6517%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6516%PostIntense SunEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6516%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostRainingEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostOvercastEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostIntense SunMODERATEGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6512%PostOvercastMODERATEGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6512%PostNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6512%PostThunderstormMODERATEGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6512%PostSnowingMODERATEGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6512%PostRainingMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6512%PostSnowingMODERATEGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6511%PostSnowstormMODERATEGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6511%PostIntense SunMODERATEGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostSnowstormMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormor evolve from Bronzor (Step 1)
Bronzong looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Levitate is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. A-Tier trick room on our tier list.
Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Swampert (Ground), and Misdreavus (Ghost) when using Bronzong. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dark-type attackers are also a problem. At base 33 Speed, Bronzong won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Bronzor evolves into Bronzong at level 33. Bronzong is the fully evolved form. At 500 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Bronzong gets Levitate, Heatproof, and Heavy Metal. But Levitate is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Bronzong is a mixed attacker — base 89 Attack and 79 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 33 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the trick room role.
Bronzong appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Bronzong appears in 13 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB

Red & Blue - Gen IIGS

Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut

Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW

Black & White - Gen VB2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY

X & Y - Gen VIORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM

Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A
