Bronzor Best Moveset
Steel/Psychic at 86/86 balanced defenses with AbilityLevitate adding Ground immunity to an already-resistant typing. 24 offenses and 23 Speed mean the moveset can't threaten anything. Defensive pre-evolution. Evolve to Bronzong for 116/116 defenses and the Levitate Steel/Psychic wall.
Bronzor saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Bronzor's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Sassy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Bronzor best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Trick Room
- Future Sight
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Bronzor saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Bronzor maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Psywave
- Rest
- Toxic
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Bronzor saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Bronzor maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Psywave
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Bronzor saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Bronzor maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
- Psywave
- Rest
Bronzor saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Bronzor maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Lightclay, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Stealth Rock
- Gyro Ball
Recommended Teammates
Bronzor saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Bronzor maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Sassy nature.
Wall Moveset
- Iron Defense
- Rest
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
Recommended Teammates
Bronzor Weakness
Bronzor is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark. 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.
| 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 Bronzor Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Bronzor
Arcanine's Flare Blitz hits Bronzor for 73-86%. Excadrill's Earthquake hits Bronzor for 77-91%. Chandelure deals 61-72% with Flamethrower.
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed8-9% Flare Blitz 2x73-86% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x77-91% Rapid Spin6-8% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x54-64% Energy Ball10-12% Flamethrower 2x61-72% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x42-50% Ice Shard7-8% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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Evolution
One evolution ahead. Bronzor grows into Bronzong through a straightforward two-stage chain. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Bronzor is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyHow to Get Bronzor
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 44 locations. Bronzor's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Bronzor in SV
Bronzor is your first catch on the way to Bronzor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 84 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Bronzor ✓Asado 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 2Catch or Evolve into BronzongOni 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)
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.
Where To Catch Bronzor in PLA
Bronzor is your first catch on the way to Bronzor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-70 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Bronzor ✓Celestica 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 2Catch or Evolve into BronzongCelestica 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)
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.
Where To Catch Bronzor in BDSP
To get Bronzor, start by catching Bronzor through walking encounters at Lv. 14-66. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Bronzor ✓Wayward 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 2Catch or Evolve into BronzongTurnback 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)
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.
Where To Catch Bronzor in SwSh
The path to Bronzor starts with Bronzor at Lv. 14-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Bronzor ✓South 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 2Catch or Evolve into BronzongDusty 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
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.
They are found in ancient tombs. The patterns on their backs are said to be imbued with mysterious power.
Bronzor Guide
You can run Bronzor through the first few routes without issues. 300 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Bronzong as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 13 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Bronzor spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
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