Bronzong Best Moveset
Steel/Psychic at 116/116 balanced defenses with AbilityLevitate removing the Ground weakness. AbilityHeatproof halves Fire damage instead. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureSassy absorbs hits from both sides behind a typing that resists 9 types. The moveset sets Stealth Rock and tanks hits. 89 Attack fires slow physical damage. C-Tier as a defensive utility anchor.
Steel/Psychic with Levitate OR Heatproof in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Opponents couldn't tell which ability it had. Levitate removed Ground weakness. Heatproof halved Fire. Either way, hard to hit.
Best Moves
Best Build
Bronzong best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Same ability guessing game in Gen V (Black & White). Stealth Rock, Trick Room, and Gyro Ball from low Speed. Defensive utility that fit on almost any team.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Stealth Rock
- Trick Room
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Knock Off from Dark-types dealt super-effective damage and removed items in Gen VI (X & Y). The ability mind game mattered less when Dark coverage was everywhere.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Trick Room
- Stealth Rock
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Same level in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Bronzong still set rocks and Trick Room, but faster Steel-types with more offensive presence were preferred.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Explosion
- Trick Room
- Gyro Ball
Recommended Teammates
Three gens at B-Tier in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Body Press gave it a physical attack using Defense, but it wasn't enough to climb higher.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Body Press
- Stealth Rock
- Gyro Ball
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Steel/Psychic's weaknesses to Fire, Ground, Dark, and Ghost were too common in the modern format.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Psychic Noise
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Bronzong Weakness
Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Bronzong for super-effective damage. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Bronzong's overall bulk (67/116/116) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Bronzong Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Bronzong
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Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Glimmora builds →Power Gem9-10% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Clodsire builds →Earthquake 2x30-36% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Evolution
Bronzong is what Bronzor becomes. Breed it for Bronzor eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Bronzor pushed Bronzong to 500 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +65. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Bronzong is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Bronzor eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyHow to Get Bronzong
Plenty of locations for Bronzong with moderate rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Bronzong in SV
To get Bronzong, start by catching Bronzor through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BronzorAsado Desert - RuinsLv.9-25OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - RuinsLv.9-25OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - RuinsLv.9-25OverworldRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.9-25OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - RuinsLv.9-25OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - RuinsLv.9-25OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - RuinsLv.9-25OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - RuinsLv.9-25OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - RuinsLv.9-25OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Three) - RuinsLv.9-25OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Two) - RuinsLv.9-25OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - RuinsLv.9-25OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - RuinsLv.9-25OverworldRate 36%Chilling WaterheadLv.7-60OverworldCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Bronzong ✓Oni MountainLv.33-60OverworldAsado Desert - RuinsLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%Casseroya Lake - RuinsLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%Casseroya Lake - SnowLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Two) - RuinsLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - RuinsLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - SnowLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Three) - SnowLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - RuinsLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - RuinsLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area One) - RuinsLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - RuinsLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Three) - RuinsLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Two) - RuinsLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - RuinsLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Three) - RuinsLv.33-52OverworldRate 8%or evolve from Bronzor (Step 1)
5 encounter spots for Bronzong at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Bronzong in PLA
To get Bronzong, start by catching Bronzor through walking encounters at Lv. 16-70. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BronzorCelestica RuinsLv.16-42FloorRate 15%Ancient QuarryLv.29-32FloorRate 15%Clamberclaw CliffsLv.29-32GrassRate 15%Lake AcuityLv.29-32GrassRate 15%Stonetooth RowsLv.29-32GrassRate 15%
Step 2Bronzong ✓Celestica RuinsLv.16-42FloorRate 15%Clamberclaw CliffsLv.20-70GrassRate 15%Ancient QuarryLv.37-40FloorRate 15%Stonetooth RowsLv.43-46GrassRate 15%Lake AcuityLv.49-52GrassRate 15%or evolve from Bronzor (Step 1)
high spawn rates across 22 locations for Bronzong in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Bronzong in BDSP
The path to Bronzong starts with Bronzor at Lv. 14-66 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BronzorWayward Cave - 1FLv.14-16CaveRate 40%Wayward Cave - B1FLv.15-17CaveRate 40%Route 206Lv.15GrassRate 10%Big Bluff CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthDazzling CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthGlacial CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthIcy CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthRocky CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthStargleam CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthMt. Coronet - 2FLv.36CaveRate 5%Mt. Coronet - 3FLv.36CaveRate 5%Turnback Cave - Section 1Lv.44CaveRate 5%Turnback Cave - Section 2Lv.54CaveRate 5%Turnback Cave - Section 3Lv.64CaveRate 5%
Step 2Bronzong ✓Turnback Cave - Section 1Lv.45-46CaveRate 35%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.38-40CaveRate 25%Mt. Coronet - 5FLv.38-40CaveRate 25%Mt. Coronet - 6FLv.40-42CaveRate 25%Mt. Coronet - 7FLv.40-42CaveRate 25%Mt. Coronet - 2FLv.38CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 3FLv.38CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - SummitLv.39-40CaveRate 5%Mt. Coronet - Top CaveLv.39-40CaveRate 5%Turnback Cave - Section 2Lv.55-56CaveRate 35%Turnback Cave - Section 3Lv.65-66CaveRate 35%or evolve from Bronzor (Step 1)
Bronzong starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 58 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Bronzong in SwSh
Bronzor is your first catch on the way to Bronzong. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-65 across 137 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BronzorSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 35%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 25%Heavy FogGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassShieldRate 30%Heavy FogGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 30%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%RainingBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%RainingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%Heavy FogStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 5%SnowingGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 5%OvercastGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 5%SandstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 5%ThunderstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 5%Normal WeatherGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 5%RainingGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 5%Intense SunGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassSwordRate 5%Heavy FogGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 28%ThunderstormGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 25%RainingGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 25%SandstormGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 10%SnowstormGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 10%OvercastGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 5%SnowingGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Normal WeatherThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense SunThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense SunThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Thunderstorm
Step 2Bronzong ✓Dusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 40%SnowstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 25%SnowstormRoute 8Lv.38-40GrassRate 10%All WeatherThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%SandstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 30%SnowstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 30%Heavy FogThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%Normal WeatherThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%SnowingLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 25%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 23%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 23%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 23%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 23%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 23%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 22%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 20%SnowingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 18%ThunderstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 18%SnowstormGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 17%Normal WeatherGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 17%RainingGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 17%ThunderstormGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 17%OvercastGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 17%SnowingGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 16%SnowstormGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 16%Intense SunGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 15%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 15%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 15%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 15%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 15%RainingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 15%Heavy FogGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 12%Normal WeatherGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 12%RainingGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 12%ThunderstormGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 12%OvercastGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 12%SnowingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 12%SnowingGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 11%SnowstormGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 11%Intense SunGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 10%Snowstormor evolve from Bronzor (Step 1)
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Bronze Bell Pokemon still yields 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests.
Bronzong Guide
Bronzong looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Levitate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier trick room on our tier list.
Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Swampert (Ground), and Misdreavus (Ghost) when using Bronzong. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dark-type attackers are also a problem. At base 33 Speed, Bronzong won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Bronzong gets Levitate, Heatproof, and Heavy Metal. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Bronzong is a mixed attacker with base 89 Attack and 79 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 33 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the trick room role.
Run Stealth Rock, Psychicnoise, Earthquake, and Ironhead on Bronzong. Stealth Rock is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the trick room role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Bronzong appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
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- 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