
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Bonsly
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Bonsly is a new F Tier Type Bonsai Pokémon, with a growth rate and a 1 Defense EV Yield. Bonsly has a chance of having as an Ability, and based on 290 Total Base Stats; we recommend a Relaxed Nature for Bonsly in Pokemon SV.
Bonsly Stats
Bonsly highest IV stat is Def (95) and the lowest being Speed (10).
Rank | Value | Stat | |
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F | 50 | HP | |
D | 80 | Atk | |
D | 95 | Def | |
F | 10 | Sp.Atk | |
F | 45 | Sp.Def | |
F | 10 | Speed | |
F | 290 | Total |
Bonsly Abilities
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). |
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). |
Bonsly Guide
Bonsly has a 1 Defense EV Yield, which means the best nature to have with Bonsly is a Relaxed nature due to the highest IV stat being Defense.
Bonsly | Detail |
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Wild Held Item | None |
Wild Material Drops |
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Best Nature |
Relaxed
↑ +10% Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Weak To | |
Resistance To | |
Catch Rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
EV Yield | 1 Defense |
Breeding Bonsly
Bonsly can breed with pokemon who share the Undiscovered Egg Group.
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Egg Groups |
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How To Evolve Bonsly in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Bonsly Regular Evolution requires after Mimic learned to evolve into Sudowoodo.
- Bonsly#087
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(after Mimic learned)
- Sudowoodo#088
The Bonsly Regular Evolution biggest stat increase will be the HP stat.
Where To Find Bonsly Locations in Pokemon SV
Bonsly has 1 spawn locations in pokemon scarlet and violet. You can find Sudowoodo appearing at level 20 - 60, within the West Province (Area Three), Casseroya Lake location.

Bonsly Locations
Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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Tera Raid Spawn |
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Lv. 12
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1 Biome
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Lv. 1
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Bonsly Raid Rewards in Pokemon SV
Pokemon SV Bonsly has 1 Tera Raids. The Bonsly Tera Raid will be a Lv.12 1-Star Raid.
Raid | Rewards | Raid Moves |
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8.5%
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9.29%
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9.64%
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10.67%
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11.94%
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50.85%
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Pokemon SV Bonsly Weakness
Bonsly is a Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass type moves, and Less Damage from Normal, , Poison, Fire type moves.
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Best Moves for Bonsly in Scarlet and Violet
Bonsly Best Moves to use when choosing a Moveset, includes leveling moves such as Rock Throw and TM Moves like Rock Slide, and Body Slam.
Unlock | Move | Description |
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Stone Edge
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Tier: B Tier Power: 100Acc: 80PP: 5![]() Effect: The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | |
Power Gem
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Tier: C Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. | |
Rock Slide
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Tier: C Tier Power: 75Acc: 90PP: 10![]() Effect: Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokemon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokemon flinch. | |
Lv. 44 |
Double-Edge
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
Body Slam
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Tier: D Tier Power: 85Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
List of Bonsly Moves in
Bonsly can learn 12 Moves from Leveling Up and 31 TM Moves. Moves like Counter which, Bonsly will learn by reaching level 40. You can also learn TM tutor moves such as Rock Slide, Body Slam and Brick Break.
Bonsly Level Up Moves
List of the 12 Moves Bonsly can learn from leveling up.
Lv | Move | Description |
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Lv.1 |
Copycat
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: The user mimics the move used immediately before it. This move fails if no other move has been used yet. |
Lv.1 |
Fake Tears
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
Lv.4 |
Flail
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power. |
Lv.8 |
Rock Throw
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Tier: D Tier Power: 50Acc: 90PP: 15![]() Effect: The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to inflict damage. |
Lv.12 |
Block
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5![]() Effect: The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing. |
Lv.16 |
Mimic
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: The user copies the move last used by the target. The copied move can be used until the user of Mimic leaves the battle. |
Lv.20 |
Rock Tomb
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Tier: D Tier Power: 60Acc: 95PP: 15![]() Effect: The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement. |
Lv.28 |
Sucker Punch
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 100PP: 5![]() Effect: This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
Lv.32 |
Rock Slide
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Tier: C Tier Power: 75Acc: 90PP: 10![]() Effect: Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokemon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokemon flinch. |
Lv.36 |
Low Kick
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. |
Lv.40 |
Counter
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken. |
Lv.44 |
Double-Edge
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
Bonsly TM Moves
List of the 31 Moves Bonsly can learn from Technical Machines (TMs).
TM | Move | Description |
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Body Slam
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Tier: D Tier Power: 85Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
Brick Break
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. | |
Bulldoze
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Tier: E Tier Power: 60Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. | |
Calm Mind
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. | |
Dig
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. | |
Earth Power
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Earthquake
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Tier: D Tier Power: 100Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokemon around it. | |
Endure
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. | |
Facade
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. | |
Fake Tears
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Foul Play
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Tier: D Tier Power: 95Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts. | |
Grass Knot
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. | |
Helping Hand
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. | |
Low Kick
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. | |
Mud Shot
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Tier: E Tier Power: 55Acc: 95PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. | |
Mud-Slap
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Tier: F Tier Power: 20Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | |
Power Gem
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Tier: C Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. | |
Protect
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |
Rest
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5![]() Effect: The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. | |
Rock Blast
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Tier: E Tier Power: 25Acc: 90PP: 10![]() Effect: The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. | |
Rock Slide
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Tier: C Tier Power: 75Acc: 90PP: 10![]() Effect: Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokemon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokemon flinch. | |
Rock Tomb
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Tier: D Tier Power: 60Acc: 95PP: 15![]() Effect: The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement. | |
Sandstorm
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokemon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types. | |
Sleep Talk
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. | |
Spikes
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokemon that switch into battle. | |
Stealth Rock
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokemon that switch into battle. | |
Stone Edge
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Tier: B Tier Power: 100Acc: 80PP: 5![]() Effect: The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | |
Substitute
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. | |
Sunny Day
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5![]() Effect: The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. | |
Take Down
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 85PP: 20![]() Effect: A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. | |
Thief
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Tier: E Tier Power: 60Acc: 100PP: 25![]() Effect: The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
Bonsly Egg Moves
List of the 6 Moves Bonsly can learn from being hatched from an egg.
Move | Description |
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Headbutt
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
Rollout
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Tier: E Tier Power: 30Acc: 90PP: 20![]() Effect: The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits. |
Curse
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
Defense Curl
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 40![]() Effect: The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat. |
Harden
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 30![]() Effect: The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat. |
Rock Polish
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply boosts the user's Speed stat. |
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