Special
Support
23Speed · Very Slow

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.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEGEEEEBETETBTEETIlimaTrial 1HalaKahuna 1LanaTrial 2KiaweTrial 3MallowTrial 4OliviaKahuna 2SophoclesTrial 5AcerolaTrial 6NanuKahuna 3MinaTrial 7HapuKahuna 4BronzorTradeMolayneE4OliviaE4AcerolaE4KahiliE4KukuiChamp*
Ilima
Trial 1
Even

Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.

Risky
Gumshoos
Lv 12
Normal
Stakeout
Super FangBiteLeerScary Face
Even
Yungoos
Lv 10
Normal
Stakeout
LeerTacklePursuitOdor Sleuth
Hala
Kahuna 1
Good

Bronzor has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.

You Win
Hariyama
Lv 63
Fighting
Thick Fat
Fake OutClose CombatKnock OffHeavy Slam
You Win
Machamp
Lv 63
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopThunder PunchIce PunchFire Punch
You Win
Bewear
Lv 63
NormalFighting
Fluffy
Hammer ArmBrutal SwingDragon ClawShadow Claw
You Win
Poliwrath
Lv 63
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
WaterfallBrick BreakPoison JabPayback
Even
Crabominable
Lv 63
FightingIce
Iron Fist
Ice HammerClose CombatStone EdgeEarthquake
Lana
Trial 2
Even

Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.

Even
Lanturn
Lv 60
WaterElectric
Volt Absorb
DischargeHydro PumpThunder WaveIcy Wind
Even
Cloyster
Lv 60
WaterIce
Skill Link
Spike CannonIcicle CrashSmart StrikeSpikes
Risky
Araquanid
Lv 60
WaterBug
Water Bubble
LiquidationLeech LifeCrunchFrost Breath
Kiawe
Trial 3
Even

Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.

Risky
Alolan Marowak
Lv 22
FireGhost
Intimidate
HexFlame WheelBrick BreakDetect
Even
Salazzle
Lv 20
PoisonFire
Corrosion
Poison GasVenoshockFlame BurstTorment
Mallow
Trial 4
Even

Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.

Risky
Lurantis
Lv 24
Grass
Leaf Guard
Low SweepX ScissorSolar BladeSynthesis
Even
Kecleon
Lv 22
Normal
Color Change
Sunny DayAncient PowerDizzy PunchScreech
Olivia
Kahuna 2
Even

Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.

Even
Anorith
Lv 27
RockBug
Battle Armor
Bug BiteSmack DownMetal Claw
Even
Lileep
Lv 27
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerBrine
Risky
Lycanroc
Lv 28
Rock
Vital Spirit
BiteRock Tomb
Sophocles
Trial 5
Bad

Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Bronzor here.

Avoid
Togedemaru
Lv 33
ElectricSteel
Iron Barbs
Zing ZapSpiky ShieldIron HeadBounce
Risky
Skarmory
Lv 32
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Stealth RockSteel WingTailwindTorment
Acerola
Trial 6
Even

Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.

Risky
Mimikyu
Lv 35
GhostFairy
Disguise
Shadow ClawPlay RoughLeech LifeSlash
Even
Banette
Lv 32
Ghost
Insomnia
ScreechWill O WispFeint AttackCurse
Nanu
Kahuna 3
Tough

Nanu's team hits Bronzor's weaknesses hard.

Avoid
Sableye
Lv 43
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Power GemShadow BallFake Out
Avoid
Krokorok
Lv 43
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchAssuranceSwaggerEarthquake
Risky
Persian
Lv 44
Normal
Fur Coat
Power GemFake OutDark Pulse
Mina
Trial 7
Even

Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.

Even
Ribombee
Lv 55
BugFairy
Shield Dust
Bug BuzzDraining KissQuiver DanceDazzling Gleam
Even
Pelipper
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
StockpileScaldSpit UpSeed Bomb
Hapu
Kahuna 4
Tough

Hapu's team hits Bronzor's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Golurk
Lv 53
GroundGhost
No Guard
Hammer ArmEarthquakeShadow PunchStealth Rock
Even
Gastrodon
Lv 53
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterMud BombRecover
Risky
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
Levitate
Earth PowerDragon Breath
Risky
Mudsdale
Lv 54
Ground
Stamina
Heavy SlamEarthquakeDouble KickPayback
Molayne
Elite Four
Bad

Molayne's Pokemon outpace and outclass Bronzor here.

Avoid
Klefki
Lv 56
SteelFairy
Prankster
SpikesThunder WaveFlash CannonReflect
Avoid
Bisharp
Lv 56
DarkSteel
Defiant
Night SlashIron HeadX ScissorMetal Sound
Avoid
Magnezone
Lv 56
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackScreech
Risky
Metagross
Lv 56
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Hammer ArmMeteor MashBullet PunchZen Headbutt
Avoid
Alolan Dugtrio
Lv 57
GroundSteel
Tangling Hair
EarthquakeIron HeadSucker PunchFissure
Olivia
Elite Four
Tough

Olivia's team hits Bronzor's weaknesses hard.

Even
Armaldo
Lv 56
RockBug
Battle Armor
Crush ClawX ScissorRock Blast
Even
Cradily
Lv 56
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Rock TombEnergy BallStealth Rock
Even
Gigalith
Lv 56
Rock
Sand Stream
Stone EdgeBulldozeIron Head
Avoid
Probopass
Lv 56
RockSteel
Sturdy
Earth PowerPower GemThunder WaveSandstorm
Risky
Lycanroc
Lv 57
Rock
Keen Eye
CrunchStone EdgeCounterRock Climb
Acerola
Elite Four
Even

Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.

Even
Banette
Lv 56
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow ClawFeint AttackInfestationScreech
Even
Drifblim
Lv 56
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindFocus EnergyAmnesiaBaton Pass
Even
Dhelmise
Lv 56
GhostGrass
Steelworker
SlamShadow BallEnergy BallWhirlpool
Even
Froslass
Lv 56
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardShadow BallConfuse RayIce Shard
Even
Palossand
Lv 57
GhostGround
Water Compaction
Shadow BallEarth PowerGiga DrainIron Defense
Kahili
Elite Four
Even

Bronzor trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.

Even
Braviary
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Sheer Force
Crush ClawBrave BirdAir SlashScary Face
You Win
Hawlucha
Lv 56
FightingFlying
Mold Breaker
Flying PressThroat ChopDual ChopPoison Jab
Avoid
Mandibuzz
Lv 56
DarkFlying
Big Pecks
Bone RushBrave BirdPunishmentFlatter
Even
Toucannon
Lv 57
NormalFlying
Skill Link
Bullet SeedRock BlastBeak BlastScreech
Kukui
Champion
Tough

Kukui's team hits Bronzor's weaknesses hard.

Even
Alolan Ninetales
Lv 68
IceFairy
Snow Cloak
Dazzling GleamBlizzardIce ShardSafeguard
Even
Braviary
Lv 68
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Crush ClawBrave BirdWhirlwindTailwind
Avoid
Magnezone
Lv 68
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltFlash CannonThunder WaveMirror Coat
Risky
Snorlax
Lv 68
Normal
Thick Fat
Body SlamCrunchHeavy SlamHigh Horsepower
Avoid
Incineroar
Lv 68
FireDark
Blaze
Flare BlitzDarkest LariatOutrageCross Chop
Trade
Trade only
Type
SteelPsychic

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.

View Bronzor locations

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

  1. Bronzor
    Step 1Bronzor
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Wayward Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Platinum via Walking · Wayward Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Union Cave · Radio: Sinnoh Sound. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Bronzong
    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.

Bronzor Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
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

Good
4Weak
9Resist
2Immune
Score+5

What is Bronzor Strong Against

5Strong
1Resisted
0Immune
Score+4
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Bronzor

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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Bronzor
SteelPsychic
Bronzong
SteelPsychic
HP
57
67+10
ATK
24
89+65
DEF
86
116+30
SP.ATK
24
79+55
SP.DEF
86
116+30
SPE
23
33+10
BST
300C-Tier
500B-Tier+200
ROLE
Balanced
Trick Room
TYPE
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Challenging

Bronzor is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.

Egg Groups
Gender
GenderlessDittoDitto only
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body

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

Experimental
Wall
Ability
Levitate
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Bronzor
Bold+DEF

Bronzor best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • ToxicUtility
  • Stealth Rock
  • PsywaveSTAB
  • RestRecovery

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Confusion
7510025Psychic
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 5
Hypnosis
C6020Psychic
Lv 9
Imprison
10Psychic
Lv 11
Confuse Ray
D10010Ghost
Lv 15
Psywave
B10015Psychic
Lv 19
Iron Defense
C15Steel
Lv 21
Feint Attack
D6020Dark
Lv 25
Safeguard
D25Normal
Lv 29
Future Sight
D18010010Psychic
Lv 31
Metal Sound
8540Steel
Lv 35
Gyro Ball
D1005Steel
Lv 39
Extrasensory
D12010020Psychic
Lv 41
Payback
5010010Dark
Lv 45
Heal Block
10015Psychic
Lv 49
Heavy Slam
D10010Steel

TM Moves

TM
TM78
Bulldoze
D6010020Ground
TM04
Calm Mind
C20Psychic
TM57
Charge Beam
D509010Electric
TM100
Confide
D20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM85
Dream Eater
D15010015Psychic
TM26
Earthquake
D10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM91
Flash Cannon
D12010010Steel
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D10020Grass
TM74
Gyro Ball
D1005Steel
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM16
Light Screen
C30Psychic
TM66
Payback
5010010Dark
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
D10Normal
TM29
Psychic
D13510010Psychic
TM03
Psyshock
D12010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM33
Reflect
C20Psychic
TM44
Rest
B10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM69
Rock Polish
C20Rock
TM80
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
D25Normal
TM37
Sandstorm
D10Rock
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
D20010010Grass
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM87
Swagger
D8515Normal
TM06
Toxic
B9010Poison
TM92
Trick Room-7
C5Psychic

Egg Moves

Bronzor doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Ally Switch+2
15Psychic
Tutor
Gravity
5Psychic
Tutor
Iron Defense
C15Steel
Tutor
Recycle
D10Normal
Tutor
Signal Beam
D7510015Bug
Tutor
Skill Swap
D10Psychic
Tutor
Snore
D5010015Normal
Tutor
Stealth Rock
B20Rock
Tutor
Telekinesis
15Psychic
Tutor
Trick
C10010Psychic
Tutor
Wonder Room
10Psychic

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP57
D
Attack24
F
Defense86
C
Sp. Atk24
F
Sp. Def86
C
Speed23
F
Total300
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.5 m
Weight60.5 kg
Base XP60
Abilities
Levitate
Evades ground moves.
Heatproof
Halves damage from fire moves and burns.
Heavy MetalHidden Ability
Doubles the Pokémon's weight.
Levitate grants Ground immunity · Heatproof reduces Fire to ½x
EV Yield
HPAtkDef+1SpASpDSpe
Defense training source

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.

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