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, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively.
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.
Bronzor Weakness
ExcellentBronzor is weak to Fire and Ground-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 57 HP and balanced defenses, Bronzor can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
One evolution ahead. Bronzor grows into Bronzong through a straightforward two-stage chain. A decent partner pool 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 29 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Plenty of locations for Bronzor with decent spawn rates across early-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.
Best Locations
Bronzor's encounter pool splits between SoulSilver and HeartGold. You've got 88 walking spots at Lv. 2-51 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
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