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Pokemon Sword and Shield Bonsly

Pokemon Sword and Shield Bonsly is a Rock Type Bonsai Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass type moves. You can find and catch Bonsly in Bridge Field with a 40% chance to appear during Sandstorm weather. The Max IV Stats of Bonsly are 50 HP, 80 Attack, 10 SP Attack, 95 Defense, 45 SP Defense, and 10 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Bonsly
Regular
Shiny
Bonsly Galar Pokedex ID: 252

List of Bonsly Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 290
HP 50
Attack 80
Defense 95
Special Attack 10
Special Defense 45
Speed 10

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Bonsly to have is Impish, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

Bonsly Abilities

Ability Type Effect
SturdyNormal
Rock HeadNormal
RattledHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

It expels both sweat and tears from its eyes. The sweat is a little salty, while the tears have a slight bitterness.

Shield Pokedex Entry

This Pokémon lives in dry, rocky areas. As its green spheres dry out, their dull luster increases.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Bonsly Evolutions

How do i evolve Bonsly in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo with a after Mimic learned.

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after Mimic learned
Sudowoodo
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Bonsly
290809510455010
Sudowoodo
41010011530657030

Bonsly Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Bonsly?

A popular spawn location you can find Bonsly is in the Bridge Field area with a 40% chance to spawn during Sandstorm weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Bridge Field
40%27 - 29
Stony Wilderness - Area 2
45%28 - 30
Stony Wilderness - Area 3
50%28 - 30
Stony Wilderness
35%28 - 30
Hammerlocke Hills
10%29 - 31
Hammerlocke Hills
40%29 - 31
Hammerlocke Hills
40%29 - 31
Motostoke Outskirts
30%22 - 26
Motostoke Riverbank
25%26 - 28

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Bridge Field
20%26 - 28
Dusty Bowl
30%40 - 45
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Bonsly Raids

Where do i find Bonsly Raids?

You can find Bonsly raids in the following locations: Giant's Seat, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Bonsly Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Bonsly Weakness

Bonsly is a Rock Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Water
Grass
0.5x
Damage
Normal
Flying
Poison
Fire
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Bonsly Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Bonsly Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Bonsly Moves List

What moves can Bonsly learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Bonsly can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Rock type +50% STAB damage.

Bonsly Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Fake Tears
01[] Copycat
04[] Flail
08[] Rock Throw
12[] Block
16[] Mimic
20[] Rock Tomb
24[] Tearful Look
28[] Sucker Punch
32[] Rock Slide
36[] Low Kick
40[] Counter
44[] Double-Edge

TM Moves Bonsly can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM20Self-DestructPhysical2001005User faints.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical112.59010May cause flinching.
TM23ThiefPhysical6010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32SandstormStatus10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM41Helping HandStatus20In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
TM43Brick BreakPhysical7510015Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM47Fake TearsStatus10020Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
TM48Rock TombPhysical909515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM49Sand TombPhysical358515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM98Stomping TantrumPhysical7510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Bonsly TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR07Low KickPhysical10020The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR35UproarSpecial9010010User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
TR49Calm MindStatus20Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TR67Earth PowerSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR76Stealth RockStatus20Damages opponent switching into battle.
TR81Foul PlayPhysical9510015Uses the opponent's Attack stat.

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