For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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Bonsly
Bonsai Pokémon |
ウソハチ
Usohachi |
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#438 |
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Type
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Abilities
Sturdy or Rock Head |
Rattled
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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Atk |
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Def |
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Sp.Atk |
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Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Bonsly (Japanese: ウソハチ Usohachi) is a Rock-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into Sudowoodo when leveled up while knowing Mimic.
Biology
Bonsly is a round, brown Pokémon with the top of its head resembling a club (♣). A rim goes around the middle of its body. There are three yellow spots on its face, two of which surround its eyes, which are small black dots. It has short legs and toeless feet. Bonsly also has a hole on its rear similar to the draining hole of a flowerpot.
Bonsly is a good mimic, making it often mistaken for a real bonsai tree, though it can easily stand out in a dry environment that lacks greenery. As its green spheres dry out, their dull luster increases. It can remain in the same spot for a long time. It also has a habit of crying, not because it is sad or needing attention, but rather it is due to excess moisture in its body. As it cries, it expels both sweat and tears from its eyes; Bonsly sweat tastes a little salty, while the tears are slightly bitter. It dies if it gets too damp with this moisture. This habit also gets enemies to let their guards down. It prefers dry areas, but it isn't uncommon to see one in a garden. As suggested by Brock's Bonsly, a very young Bonsly needs to be bottle-fed but can eat solid food when it matures.
In the anime
Major appearances
Brock's Bonsly
In From Cradle to Save, Brock caught a baby Bonsly and took care of him. He was needy and prone to stress. Bonsly eventually evolved into a Sudowoodo in Leave it To Brocko!.
Other
Bonsly debuted in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, where it followed Ash and his friends during their mission to rescue Pikachu, befriending May in the process. By the end of the movie, it befriended a Mew and became a permanent resident of the Tree of Beginning, where Mew resided.
In King and Queen for a Day, a Bonsly and a Mime Jr. that were stars of a television show went missing and were eventually discovered to be sick when they were found. As a result, Brock's Bonsly and James's Mime Jr. had to fill in for them.
In PK15, a wild Bonsly joined Pikachu and his friends on the trip to the haunted house.
Minor appearances
In The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!, a Bonsly was at the Sunyshore City Pokémon Center.
In Forging Forest Friendships!, Team Rocket had captured a Bonsly and a Sudowoodo in a net. However, they were freed by Ash when a Trevenant asked for his help.
A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in Adventures in Running Errands!.
A Bonsly appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!.
Four Bonsly appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, with one being under the ownership of a Trainer and the rest being wild.
Two Trainers' Bonsly appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.
In Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, a Bonsly was playing in Lillie's garden. It reappeared in The Ol' Raise and Switch!.
A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in Partner Promises!.
A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in Mounting an Electrifying Charge!.
In Deceiving Appearances!, two Bonsly were at Aether Paradise.
In I Choose Paradise!, a Trainer's Bonsly was at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.
In Securing the Future!, three Trainers' Bonsly joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
A Bonsly appeared during the boss fantasy of Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.
A Bonsly appeared in A Fiery Training Camp Trick!. It was first seen in a flashback being scared off by a Crawdaunt before reappearing in the present day after Sophocles's Vikavolt battled the same Crawdaunt.
Three Bonsly appeared in A Timeless Encounter!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
AG156 |
Bonsly |
Ash's Pokédex |
Bonsly, the Bonsai Pokémon. Bonsly is the pre-evolved form of Sudowoodo. Although it looks like a Grass Pokémon, it is actually a Rock type. When it collects too much moisture, it produces fake tears to get rid of it. |
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DP004 |
Bonsly |
Dawn's Pokédex |
Bonsly, the Bonsai Pokémon. Being a Rock type, it can get weak if its body contains too much water, so it secretes that water from both sides of its body to regulate it. |
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In the manga
Bonsly in
Pocket Monsters DP
Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic
A Bonsly appeared in A Fresh Start.
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
A Bonsly appeared in PDP05.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Bonsly appeared in PMDP01.
Pokémon Adventures
Platinum chapter
A Bonsly appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of a Pokéfan.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon chapter
A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.
A Bonsly appeared in Homecoming and the Brilliant Professional Golfer, where it was seen in Lush Jungle.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Bonsly debuted as a silhouette in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.
Hareta has a Bonsly, which he caught in Team Galactic's Greatest Warrior.
In the TCG
- Main article: Bonsly (TCG)
Other appearances
Bonsly in
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Bonsly appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a Poké Ball Pokémon. Once released, characters can pick it up and throw it at other players. Due to its weight, characters holding it can only move very slowly and it can't be thrown very far, but a direct hit does massive damage and can result in a knockout within two hits (at 0% damage).
Trophy information
"A Bonsai Pokémon. It looks like a plant, but history reveals it is actually a Rock-type. Its best move among all its specialty moves is Fake Tears. As it grows, it will be skilled at using Mimic, which allows it to copy an opponent's previous move. If leveled up under certain conditions, it evolves into Sudowoodo."
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: A Trainer at ONBS has lost their Bonsly. It appears at the S.S. Libra, but runs away upon being approached. Returning Bonsly to its Trainer gains the reward of the Bonsly Bingo Sheet. This begins with a Bonsly with Rock Slide, and allowed players to experience battling with it long before the official release of Diamond and Pearl.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Upon completion of all the type-based mazes at the Dojo, Makuhita will award a statue of Bonsly that is displayed outside the rescue base.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#092 |
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Johto
#— |
Diamond |
It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body's fluid levels by eliminating excess. |
Pearl |
It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels. |
Platinum |
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. |
HeartGold |
In order to adjust the level of fluids in its body, it exudes water from its eyes. This makes it appear to be crying. |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. |
White |
Black 2 |
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #129 |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels. |
Y |
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. |
Omega Ruby |
It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels. |
Alpha Sapphire |
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #030 |
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Alola
USUM: #037 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Sun |
It does not deal well with water, so it lives in dry locales. Since its surroundings tend to lack greenery, it stands out noticeably. |
Moon |
From its eyes, it can expel excess moisture from its body. This liquid is similar in composition to human sweat. |
Ultra Sun |
It discharges moisture from its eyes, making it look like it's crying—apparently an effective way of getting enemies to let down their guard. |
Ultra Moon |
If its body gets too damp, it will die. So, in a process reminiscent of sweating, its eyes expel moisture. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#252 |
Sword |
It expels both sweat and tears from its eyes. The sweat is a little salty, while the tears have a slight bitterness. |
Shield |
This Pokémon lives in dry, rocky areas. As its green spheres dry out, their dull luster increases. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
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Pearl |
Routes 209 and 210, Trophy Garden |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
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White 2 |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Routes 1 and 5, Lush Jungle |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Routes 1 and 5, Lush Jungle |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness
Rolling Fields, Giant's SeatSw, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranger: SoA |
Ranger School, Vien Forest |
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Rumble |
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PokéPark Wii |
Meadow Zone, Cavern Zone, Lava Zone |
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Ranger: GS |
Mt. Latolato, Forest Temple |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope |
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PokéPark 2 |
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Rumble U |
Verdant Plaza: Green Hide-and-Seek |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Diamond Crater: Thorny Heath (All Areas), Fairy Land: Guardian's Peak (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Charizard Sea2020, Arceus Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal |
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Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
50
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110 - 157 |
210 - 304 |
Attack:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Defense:
95
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90 - 161 |
175 - 317 |
Sp. Atk:
10
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13 - 68 |
22 - 130 |
Sp. Def:
45
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45 - 106 |
85 - 207 |
Speed:
10
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13 - 68 |
22 - 130 |
Total:
290
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
Note that, while Bonsly appears in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness during Generation III, it is incapable of learning any moves in any way. As such, it is not recognized as having a Generation III learnset. In Battle Bingo, its only move is Rock Slide.
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Fake Tears |
Dark |
Status |
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100% |
20 |
1 |
Copycat |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
4 |
Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
8 |
Rock Throw |
Rock |
Physical |
50 |
90% |
15 |
12 |
Block |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
16 |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
20 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
24 |
Tearful Look |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
28 |
Sucker Punch |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
32 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
36 |
Low Kick |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
40 |
Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
44 |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bonsly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bonsly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM20 |
Self-Destruct |
Normal |
Physical |
200 |
100% |
5 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM32 |
Sandstorm |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM47 |
Fake Tears |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM49 |
Sand Tomb |
Ground |
Physical |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM98 |
Stomping Tantrum |
Ground |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TR07 |
Low Kick |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR35 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR49 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR67 |
Earth Power |
Ground |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR76 |
Stealth Rock |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR81 |
Foul Play |
Dark |
Physical |
95 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bonsly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bonsly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Defense Curl* |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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Harden |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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Rock Polish |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Rollout |
Rock |
Physical |
30 |
90% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bonsly in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Bonsly in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bonsly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bonsly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bonsly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bonsly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
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Gen. |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
After You |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Covet |
Normal |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Explosion |
Normal |
Physical |
250 |
100% |
5 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Feint Attack × |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Nature Power |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Role Play |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
75% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Smack Down |
Rock |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bonsly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bonsly
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Anime-only moves
Move |
Type |
Episode |
Take Down |
Normal |
Leave It To Brocko! |
Side game data
Evolution
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Breed
holding Rock Incense
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Level up
knowing Mimic
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Bonsly images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Bonsly's English name was revealed on June 16, 2005, which was still before Pokémon Emerald was released in Japan.
- Bonsly is the only Pokémon that is usable in-game by a player during the generation before its release, as it was on the Battle Bingo Bonsly Card.
- Both Bonsly and Munchlax had their cries revealed at the same time, in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, being the first Generation IV Pokémon to receive this treatment.
- Bonsly has the lowest base Special Attack stat of any Pokémon, tied with Shuckle, Feebas, and Alolan Sandshrew.
Origin
Bonsly seems to be based on a bonsai tree (miniature trees grown inside small pots) and petrified wood (plants that have become fossilized over time). This would explain its pure Rock type since all of the organic material in petrified wood is replaced with minerals. It is also reminiscent of a toddler since its flowerpot resembles a diaper and it tends to cry a lot. It may also be based on the concept of mimicry.
Name origin
Bonsly may be a combination of bonsai and sly or lie (referring to how it tricks others into thinking it's a plant).
Usohachi is a combination of 嘘 uso (false) and 鉢 hachi (flowerpot). It may be a play on 嘘っぱち usoppachi (downright lie).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ウソハチ Usohachi |
From 嘘 uso and 鉢 hachi, or a wordplay on 嘘っぱち usoppachi |
French |
Manzaï |
From mini and bonsaï as well as banzaï |
Spanish |
Bonsly |
Same as English name |
German |
Mobai |
From mogeln and Bonsai |
Italian |
Bonsly |
Same as English name |
Korean |
꼬지지 Kkojiji |
From 거짓 geojit (which 꼬지 kkoji is a variation of) |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
盆才怪 Péncáiguài
爱哭树/愛哭樹 Àikūshù |
From 盆栽 pénzāi, 才怪 cáiguài, and 怪兽 guàiwù / 怪物 guàishòu.
Literally "Crybaby tree". |
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[hide]More languages |
Thai |
อุโซฮาจิ Usohachi |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Brock's Bonsly
- Baby Pokémon
External links
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