Bronzor is technically a pre-evolution of Bronzong, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Levitate gives it a Ground immunity, adding extra value. Introduced in Gen 4. Poison moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat.
Defense and Sp. Def carry most of Bronzor's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Defense EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Ancient people believed that the pattern on Bronzor’s back contained a mysterious power.
They are found in ancient tombs. The patterns on their backs are said to be imbued with mysterious power.
Bronzor Weakness
GoodBronzor is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. With 9 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
One evolution ahead. Bronzor grows into Bronzong through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Bronzor (with patience) with 84 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Bronzor with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. A spread EV build EVs and Modest nature maximize that, and Levitate handles the rest.
Best Build
Best Bronzor Moveset
- Psychic
- Stealth Rock
- Flash Cannon
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Bronzor learns Steel Beam and Future Sight naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Dark and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Bronzor gets Steel Beam and Psychic for same-type damage alongside Normal and Ghost coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
TMs carry this one. Bronzor learns Future Sight and Dream Eater naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Dark and beyond give it real matchup play.
TMs carry this one. Bronzor learns Steel Roller and Future Sight naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Dark and beyond give it real matchup play.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 28 locations. Bronzor's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
28 spots to find Bronzor at Lv. 9-25 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Scarlet and Violet versions, so filter by your copy below.
Bronzor appears at decent spawn rates across 5 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations
Walking encounters at walking across 5 spots for Bronzor. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Bronzor is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 28 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations
Bronzor's encounter pool splits between Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond. You've got 28 walking spots at Lv. 14-64 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Easy grab on Bronzor with high spawn rates across 79 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations
Before you go hunting for Bronzor, check which of the 79 spots belong to your version. Shield and Sword each have different walking encounters at Lv. 14-65.
Bronzor is meant to evolve into Bronzong. At 300 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Bronzor evolves into Bronzong at level 33. Bronzor is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Levitate is what you want on Bronzor. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Heatproof, Heavy Metal) work on paper but Levitate is what makes Bronzor worth using.
Base 23 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Bronzor is leaning toward the physical side (base 24 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Bronzor appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Available in 13 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Bronzor spans 6 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A