Stats & Training
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.
One caused a news sensation when it was dug up at a construction site after a 2,000-year sleep.
It can summon rain clouds. People long ago revered it as the bringer of plentiful harvests.
Bronzong Weakness
Fire and Ground moves hit Bronzong for super-effective damage. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. It resists 8 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 |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x64-77% Ember 2x26-32% | ||
 Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Chimchar builds →Fire Blast 2x60-70% Ember 2x26-32% | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Cubone builds →Fire Blast 2x32-38% Bone Club 2x36-45% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x59-71% Flame Wheel 2x37-44% Ember 2x25-31% | ||
Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Chimchar builds →Fire Blast 2x56-66% Flame Wheel 2x32-40% Ember 2x22-26% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Cubone builds →Fire Blast 2x29-35% Bone Club 2x29-35% Bonemerang 2x25-31% | ||
 Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x60-71% Flamethrower 2x51-61% Ember 2x25-30% Fire Spin 2x22-27% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x63-74% Flamethrower 2x54-64% Fire Fang 2x39-47% Flame Wheel 2x37-44% | ||
Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Chimchar builds →Fire Blast 2x57-67% Flamethrower 2x45-54% Flame Wheel 2x31-37% Ember 2x22-27% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 2x51-61% Flamethrower 2x43-51% Ember 2x19-24% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x65-78% Dig 2x54-64% Mud Bomb 2x37-44% Mud Shot 2x31-37% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x60-71% Flamethrower 2x51-61% Ember 2x25-30% Fire Spin 2x22-27% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x63-74% Flamethrower 2x54-64% Dig 2x31-38% Fire Fang 2x39-47% | ||
Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Chimchar builds →Fire Blast 2x57-67% Flamethrower 2x45-54% Dig 2x28-34% Flame Wheel 2x31-37% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 2x51-61% Flamethrower 2x43-51% Dig 2x22-27% Ember 2x19-24% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x63-74% Dig 2x50-60% Mud Bomb 2x36-43% Mud Shot 2x31-37% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x58-69% Flamethrower 2x49-57% Ember 2x24-29% Fire Spin 2x21-26% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x60-71% Flamethrower 2x50-60% Dig 2x30-36% Fire Fang 2x36-43% | ||
Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Chimchar builds →Fire Blast 2x53-63% Flamethrower 2x43-51% Dig 2x26-30% Flame Wheel 2x31-37% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 2x49-57% Flamethrower 2x41-49% Dig 2x21-25% Ember 2x19-23% | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x63-74% Dig 2x51-61% Fire Fang 2x28-34% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x60-72% Dig 2x50-58% Mud Bomb 2x45-53% Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x63-74% Dig 2x51-61% Mud Bomb 2x34-40% Mud Shot 2x29-35% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x56-66% Flamethrower 2x47-56% Ember 2x22-27% Fire Spin 2x19-24% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x58-69% Flamethrower 2x50-58% Dig 2x30-35% Fire Fang 2x35-42% | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x60-72% Dig 2x50-60% Fire Fang 2x28-33% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x60-72% Dig 2x48-57% Mud Bomb 2x44-52% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x60-72% Dig 2x50-60% Mud Bomb 2x33-40% Mud Shot 2x29-35% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x55-64% Flamethrower 2x46-55% Ember 2x23-27% Fire Spin 2x18-22% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x59-69% Flamethrower 2x48-57% Dig 2x29-35% Fire Fang 2x36-42% | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x63-74% Dig 2x50-59% Fire Fang 2x28-34% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x61-72% Dig 2x50-59% Mud Bomb 2x45-53% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x63-74% Dig 2x50-59% Mud Bomb 2x35-42% Mud Shot 2x29-35% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Ponyta builds →Flare Blitz 2x74-88% Fire Blast 2x55-66% Flamethrower 2x46-55% Ember 2x22-26% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Growlithe builds →Flare Blitz 2x65-77% Fire Blast 2x59-70% Heat Wave 2x52-61% Flamethrower 2x50-59% | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Flygon's Earthquake hits Bronzong for 72-84%. Aerodactyl's Earthquake hits Bronzong for 49-58%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x72-84% Outrage21-25% U Turn17-20% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake 2x49-58% Stone Edge18-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemBlack Sludge NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Crobat builds →U Turn16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLiquidooze ItemBlack Sludge NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin3-4% Surf21-25% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bronzong View Ambipom builds →U Turn22-26% | ||
Diamond & Pearl 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 onlyDiamond & Pearl Bronzong Best Moveset
Bulk and offense in one package. Bronzong runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Brave nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Gyroball. Max HP and Attack EVs and Normal and Ground coverage make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Bronzong best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Bronzong's coverage across 8 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Future Sight and Dream Eater for same-type damage. Future Sight and Dream Eater are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Bronzong in Diamond & Pearl
high spawn rates for Bronzong across 22 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Bronzong in Diamond & Pearl
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 - 1FDiamondGrass Lv.14-16 CaveCommonEarlyWayward Cave - 1FPearlGrass Lv.14-16 CaveCommonEarlyWayward Cave - B1FDiamondGrass Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyWayward Cave - B1FPearlGrass Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyRoute 206PearlGrass Lv.15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 206DiamondGrass Lv.15 RouteUncommonEarlyMt. Coronet - 2FDiamondGrass Lv.36 CaveRareLateMt. Coronet - 2FPearlGrass Lv.36 CaveRareLateMt. Coronet - 3FDiamondGrass Lv.36 CaveRareLateMt. Coronet - 3FPearlGrass Lv.36 CaveRareLateTurnback Cave - Section 1PearlGrass Lv.44 CaveRareLateTurnback Cave - Section 1DiamondGrass Lv.44 CaveRareLateTurnback Cave - Section 2DiamondGrass Lv.54 CaveRarePostTurnback Cave - Section 2PearlGrass Lv.54 CaveRarePostTurnback Cave - Section 3DiamondGrass Lv.64 CaveRarePostTurnback Cave - Section 3PearlGrass Lv.64 CaveRarePost
Step 2Bronzong ✓Mt. Coronet - 4FPearlGrass Lv.38-40 CaveCommonLateMt. Coronet - 4FDiamondGrass Lv.38-40 CaveCommonLateMt. Coronet - 5FPearlGrass Lv.38-40 CaveCommonLateMt. Coronet - 5FDiamondGrass Lv.38-40 CaveCommonLateMt. Coronet - 6FPearlGrass Lv.40-42 CaveCommonLateMt. Coronet - 6FDiamondGrass Lv.40-42 CaveCommonLateMt. Coronet - 7FPearlGrass Lv.40-42 CaveCommonLateMt. Coronet - 7FDiamondGrass Lv.40-42 CaveCommonLateTurnback Cave - Section 1PearlGrass Lv.45-46 CaveCommonLateTurnback Cave - Section 1DiamondGrass Lv.45-46 CaveCommonLateMt. Coronet - 2FPearlGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 2FDiamondGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 3FDiamondGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 3FPearlGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - SummitPearlGrass Lv.39-40 CaveRareLateMt. Coronet - SummitDiamondGrass Lv.39-40 CaveRareLateMt. Coronet - Top CavePearlGrass Lv.39-40 CaveRareLateMt. Coronet - Top CaveDiamondGrass Lv.39-40 CaveRareLateTurnback Cave - Section 2PearlGrass Lv.55-56 CaveCommonPostTurnback Cave - Section 2DiamondGrass Lv.55-56 CaveCommonPostTurnback Cave - Section 3PearlGrass Lv.65-66 CaveCommonPostTurnback Cave - Section 3DiamondGrass Lv.65-66 CaveCommonPostor evolve from Bronzor (Step 1)
Bronzong Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Bronzong looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Levitate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. A-Tier trick room on our tier list. Gyroball with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Arcanine (Fire) and Swampert (Ground) when using Bronzong. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. 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 physical attacker with base 89 Attack. 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.
For Diamond & Pearl, Bronzong has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire and Ground-type attackers hit hardest.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves