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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 Held Items | |
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 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.



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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
|
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.
|
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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