Brute Bonnet's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Attack doing the heavy lifting. And the slow 1.25M XP grind means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 3 Attack EVs.
Type-wise, Brute Bonnet takes extra damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Fairy. Watch out for Bug attacks, those deal 4x damage. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Brute Bonnet's overall bulk (111/99/99) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Bug |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
Hoopa's Focus Blast hits Brute Bonnet for 69-81%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Brute Bonnet View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake19-22% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagician ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Brute Bonnet View Hoopa builds →Shadow Ball17-20% Focus Blast 2x69-81% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Brute Bonnet View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-7% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWatercompaction ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Brute Bonnet View Palossand builds →Shadow Ball10-12% Scorching Sands9-11% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStrongjaw ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Brute Bonnet View Bruxish builds →Flip Turn10-12% Crunch9-11% | ||
No chain, no eggs. Brute Bonnet is a standalone Grass/Dark type with 570 stats that falls outside normal breeding mechanics. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Nothing fancy here. Brute Bonnet builds around Booster Energy for a one-time stat boost from its ability, Adamant nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Attack EVs. Protosynthesis does its job quietly.
Best Build
Brute Bonnet best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Sucker Punch
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Sucker Punch
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Seed Bomb
- Crunch
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Seed Bomb
- Crunch
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Brute Bonnet's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam, but Ghost and Poison and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
moderate rates across 3 locations for Brute Bonnet in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Brute Bonnet in Scarlet & Violet
3 walking spots from Lv. 52-60 for Brute Bonnet. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
Brute Bonnet works as a wallbreaker with 570 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 127 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Brute Bonnet's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Blaziken (Fire), and Weavile (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Heracross is the most dangerous since Bug moves deal 4x damage. Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 7 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Brute Bonnet has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Protosynthesis is the go-to ability for Brute Bonnet. It raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy. It's Brute Bonnet's only ability.
Brute Bonnet is leaning toward the physical side (base 127 Attack). Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
The core moveset is Spore, Ragepowder, Sucker Punch, and Seedbomb. Spore leads at 23% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Brute Bonnet has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Brute Bonnet has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves