
Is Bronzor Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Steel/Psychic with AbilityLevitate for Ground immunity. Bronzong at level 33 is a defensive wall. The typing resists 10 types and the abilities give it effective immunity to Ground. Slow but hard to take down.
Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Bronzor has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Bronzor here.
Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Nanu's team hits Bronzor's weaknesses hard.
Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Hapu's team hits Bronzor's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's Pokemon outpace and outclass Bronzor here.
Olivia's team hits Bronzor's weaknesses hard.
Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Kukui's team hits Bronzor's weaknesses hard.
Bronzor cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Bronzor in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Bronzor can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Bronzor from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or HeartGold & SoulSilver and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Bronzor in USUM
Step 1Bronzor ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Wayward Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Wayward Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Union Cave · Radio: Sinnoh Sound. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Bronzong
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
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Litten Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 1 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Litten builds →Fire Fang 2x51-61% Lick 2x16-20% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Sableye builds →Thief 2x51-61% Shadow Sneak 2x35-43% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x57-67% Astonish 2x20-24% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x81-95% Bite 2x48-57% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x68-81% Bite 2x43-51% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x60-71% Lick 2x21-25% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 2x68-81% Feint Attack 2x37-44% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x86-102%KO Bite 2x51-61% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x73-86% Bite 2x46-54% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x64-76% Lick 2x22-27% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x78-93% Bite 2x50-59% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x71-84% Bite 2x44-53% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x59-71% Bite 2x37-44% Lick 2x19-24% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 2x71-84% Feint Attack 2x40-47% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 2x75-88% Thief 2x29-35% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x81-96% Bite 2x50-59% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x72-85% Bite 2x45-54% Bulldoze 2x45-54% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Drifblim builds →Hex 2x62-73% Thief 2x35-41% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Marowak builds →Bulldoze 2x51-62% Thief 2x35-41% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x58-69% Bite 2x36-44% Lick 2x19-23% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x96-114%KO Overheat 2x107-126%KO Shadow Claw 2x54-63% Bulldoze 2x46-55% | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x42-51% Night Slash 2x28-34% | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x139-164%KO Shadow Ball 2x57-67% Snarl 2x61-73% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x139-164%KO Shadow Claw 2x34-40% Thief 2x29-36% | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x120-142%KO Bulldoze 2x34-40% Brutal Swing 2x34-40% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x91-108%KO Overheat 2x104-123%KO Shadow Claw 2x50-60% Bulldoze 2x44-51% | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x41-49% Night Slash 2x27-32% | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x135-159%KO Shadow Ball 2x56-67% Snarl 2x58-69% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x132-156%KO Shadow Claw 2x40-48% Brutal Swing 2x34-41% Bulldoze 2x34-41% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x170-201%KO Shadow Ball 2x106-125%KO Thief 2x25-30% | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x125-148%KO Night Daze 2x70-83% | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x41-49% Night Slash 2x27-32% | ||
Delphox FirePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Delphox builds →Overheat 2x138-163%KO Shadow Ball 2x57-68% Thief 2x30-35% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x131-154%KO Darkest Lariat 2x93-110%KO Earthquake 2x73-86% Shadow Claw 2x52-62% | ||
Giratina GhostDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Giratina builds →Shadow Force 2x117-138%KO Earthquake 2x65-77% Dark Pulse 2x53-63% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x175-206%KO Shadow Ball 2x108-128%KO Dark Pulse 2x72-85% | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x128-151%KO Night Daze 2x73-86% | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x40-48% Night Slash 2x27-32% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Regirock's Earthquake hits Bronzor for 37-44%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Cryogonal builds →Rapid Spin2-2% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Regirock builds →Stone Edge9-11% Drain Punch14-17% Earthquake 2x37-44% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Mesprit builds →Ice Beam9-10% Psyshock4-5% Shadow Ball 2x32-38% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Quagsire builds →Scald9-10% Earthquake 2x24-28% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bronzor View Aurorus builds →Blizzard10-12% | ||
Bronzor Evolutions
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.
USUM Bronzor Best Moveset
Steel/Psychic at 86/86 defenses with AbilityLevitate granting Ground immunity and AbilityHeatproof halving Fire damage. Held ItemEviolite adds more bulk. The moveset at pre-evolution offenses serves as a defensive platform. Bronzong one evolution away adds 116/116 defenses.
Best Build
Bronzor best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
- Psywave
- Rest
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Bronzor Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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