Is Bonsly Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Transfer-only. Rock baby form that evolves to Sudowoodo via Mimic. Neither form is available natively in ORAS, and Sudowoodo doesn't justify the import.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Roxanne's team.
Brawly's team hits Bonsly's weaknesses hard.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Sidney's team.
Bonsly trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Bonsly has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Drake's team hits Bonsly's weaknesses hard.
Steven's team hits Bonsly's weaknesses hard.
Bonsly cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Bonsly in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Bonsly in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Bonsly over from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Bonsly in ORAS
Step 1Bonsly ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 210. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Route 1. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Route 1. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Stony Wilderness · Sandstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Route 209. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Sudowoodo
Bonsly Weakness
Type-wise, Bonsly takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Bonsly's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
What is Bonsly Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Bonsly
 Leafeon Grass | C | |
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Shellos builds →Surf 2x102-121%KO Mud Bomb 2x48-57% | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x90-107%KO Mud-Slap 2x19-24% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Aron builds →Metal Claw 2x43-52% Mud-Slap 2x13-17% | ||
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
 Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Makuhita builds →Force Palm 2x43-52% Surf 2x39-48% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Ludicolo builds →Surf 2x132-157%KO Mega Drain 2x62-74% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x58-69% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
 Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x122-143%KO Metal Claw 2x26-31% | ||
Timburr Fighting | C | |
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x141-166%KO Bulldoze 2x45-53% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x76-91% Dig 2x59-71% Surf 2x51-61% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x67-79% Dig 2x51-61% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x76-91% Rock Smash 2x26-32% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x87-103%KO Dig 2x59-71% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x144-170%KO Bulldoze 2x46-54% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x78-93% Dig 2x60-72% Surf 2x52-62% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x69-81% Dig 2x52-62% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x78-93% Rock Smash 2x27-32% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x88-104%KO Dig 2x63-74% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Turtwig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer 2x124-147%KO Earthquake 2x103-122%KO Rock Smash 2x29-35% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x144-171%KO Bulldoze 2x45-53% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x79-94% Dig 2x60-72% Surf 2x52-63% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x71-84% Dig 2x52-63% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x79-94% Rock Smash 2x27-33% | ||
Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Turtwig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer 2x126-149%KO Earthquake 2x105-125%KO Rock Smash 2x30-35% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Rhydon builds →Dig 2x96-114%KO Hammer Arm 2x80-94% Surf 2x57-67% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x112-133%KO Hammer Arm 2x82-97% Bulldoze 2x50-60% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x140-165%KO Dig 2x63-74% Bullet Seed 2x20-25% | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Aggron builds →Iron Head 2x85-101%KO Dig 2x57-67% Solar Beam 2x90-106%KO Surf 2x67-80% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x118-140%KO Hammer Arm 2x78-93% Surf 2x55-66% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x132-155%KO Earthquake 2x73-86% Surf 2x51-60% | ||
Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Turtwig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer 2x121-142%KO Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x109-129%KO Earthquake 2x80-95% Hammer Arm 2x80-95% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x136-160%KO Earthquake 2x76-90% Bullet Seed 2x20-24% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x104-122%KO Iron Head 2x70-82% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x142-167%KO Earthquake 2x79-93% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x148-175%KO Dig 2x53-63% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x123-145%KO Brick Break 2x62-73% Metal Claw 2x63-74% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x132-156%KO Earthquake 2x74-88% Surf 2x51-60% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Garchomp can KO Bonsly with Earthquake (114-134%). Greninja threatens a KO with Hydro Pump (243-285%). Conkeldurr's Drain Punch also KOs at 98-116%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x114-134%KO | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse88-104%KO Ice Beam66-78% Hydro Pump 2x243-285%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x98-116%KO Mach Punch 2x53-62% Knock Off28-34% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x75-88% U Turn65-77% Superpower 2x149-175%KO Knock Off40-48% | ||
Bonsly Evolutions
Bonsly is the baby form here. It evolves into Sudowoodo after learning Mimic, but you can't breed it directly. Hatch one by breeding the evolved forms instead. Evolving adds up to 120 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
ORAS Bonsly Best Moveset
Rock at 80 Attack and 95 Defense. AbilitySturdy survives one hit. AbilityRock Head removes recoil. AbilityRattled as a hidden ability boosts Speed when hit by Bug, Dark, or Ghost. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Sudowoodo one evolution away.
Best Build
Bonsly best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Uproar
- Counter
- Attract
- Thief
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Curse and Defense Curl give Bonsly options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Fighting coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Rock Slide and Rock Tomb. The egg moves push it further.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body’s fluid levels.
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.
Bonsly Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
No. Bonsly isn't catchable in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Catch one in X or Y, then trade it over.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Bonsly does the job early-game if you need a Rock type on your team. Evolve it into Sudowoodo before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Bonsly first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves