Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Bonsly

Bonsly

ROCK

Bonsai Pokémon

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.

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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
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

Best Held Items	Hard Stone Rock Incense Stone Plate
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
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)

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 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Bonsly requires (after Mimic learned) to evolve into Sudowoodo.

Base	→	First Evo
Bonsly	after Mimic learned →	Sudowoodo

Where To Find Bonsly in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Bonsly has 5 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-18 Bonsly, within the Trophy Garden location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 210
Route 210	5 - 1%	Bonsly Lv. 18-20
Route 209
Route 209	5 - 1%	Bonsly Lv. 16
Route 221
Route 221	20 - 5%	Sudowoodo Lv. 29-30
Route 214
Route 214	20 - 5%	Sudowoodo Lv. 23-24
Trophy Garden
Trophy Garden	100 - 20%	Bonsly Lv. 16-18

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, Flying, Poison, Fire Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting Ground Steel Water Grass
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Flying Poison Fire
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Bonsly Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga STEEL DRAGON
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS

What pokemon is Bonsly Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus NORMAL
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Slaking NORMAL

Best Bonsly Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Bonsly Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	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	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.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Bonsly Lv Up Moves

Bonsly TM Moves

Bonsly Egg Moves

Bonsly Level Up Moves

List of Moves Bonsly can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Fake Tears DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
1	Copycat NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Copies opponent's last move.
4	Flail NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
8	Rock Throw ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical
12	Block NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Opponent cannot flee or switch.
16	Mimic NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's last move.
20	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
24	Tearful Look NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status The user gets teary eyed to make the target lose its combative spirit. This lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
28	Sucker Punch DARK	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
32	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
36	Low Kick FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
40	Counter FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
44	Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.

Bonsly TM Moves

List of Moves Bonsly can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM04	Calm Mind PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM64	Explosion NORMAL	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM69	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM77	Psych Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.

Bonsly Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Bonsly can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Headbutt NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
Harden NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
Defense Curl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Defense.
Curse GHOST	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
Rollout ROCK	Power: 45 Acc: 90 PP: 20 Physical Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
Self-Destruct NORMAL	Power: 200 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
Sand Tomb GROUND	Power: 35 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.

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