Free switch-ins on Psychic moves make Brute Bonnet useful in any team that needs that coverage. Part of the Gen 9 roster. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
Brute Bonnet's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Attack doing the heavy lifting. And the slow 1.25M XP grind means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 3 Attack EVs.
Brute Bonnet Weakness
FragileType-wise, Brute Bonnet takes extra damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Fairy. Watch out for Bug attacks, those deal 4x damage. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Brute Bonnet's overall bulk (111/99/99) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
No chain, no eggs. Brute Bonnet is a standalone Grass/Dark type with 570 stats that falls outside normal breeding mechanics.
How to Evolve
Nothing fancy here. Brute Bonnet builds around Booster Energy for a one-time stat boost from its ability, Adamant nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Attack EVs. Protosynthesis does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Brute Bonnet Moveset
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Sucker Punch
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Most of Brute Bonnet's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam, but Ghost and Poison and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
moderate rates across 3 locations for Brute Bonnet in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations
3 walking spots from Lv. 52-60 for Brute Bonnet. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
Brute Bonnet works as a wallbreaker with 570 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. That 127 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Brute Bonnet's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Blaziken (Fire), and Weavile (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Heracross is the most dangerous since Bug moves deal 4x damage. Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 7 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Brute Bonnet has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Brute Bonnet doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Grass/Dark-type Pokemon with strong stats at 570 BST — no evolution needed.
Protosynthesis is the go-to ability for Brute Bonnet. It raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy. It's Brute Bonnet's only ability.
Brute Bonnet is leaning toward the physical side (base 127 Attack). Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Brute Bonnet can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Brute Bonnet has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Brute Bonnet has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- 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 IVDP
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 IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A