Stats & Training
Bonsly's all-in on Defense at the expense of Sp. Atk. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 1 Defense EV and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
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.
If its body gets too damp, it will die. So, in a process reminiscent of sweating, its eyes expel moisture.
Bonsly Weakness
Type-wise, Bonsly takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Bonsly's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Solgaleo builds →Solar Beam 2x150-176%KO Sunsteel Strike 2x126-149%KO Iron Head 2x102-120%KO Flash Cannon 2x150-178%KO | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Primarina builds →Hydro Pump 2x224-264%KO Sparkling Aria 2x183-216%KO Bubble Beam 2x134-158%KO Water Gun 2x83-98% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x169-199%KO Mirror Shot 2x138-163%KO Magnet Bomb 2x45-53% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 2x218-257%KO Leaf Blade 2x91-108%KO Razor Leaf 2x57-67% Leafage 2x42-50% | ||
 Golduck Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Golduck builds →Hydro Pump 2x177-209%KO Aqua Tail 2x75-89% Water Pulse 2x98-115%KO Water Gun 2x67-79% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Bonsly with Close Combat (133-157%). Volcanion's Fire Blast also KOs at 105-123%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x133-157%KO Stone Edge37-44% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb57-67% Fire Blast105-123%KO | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x136-160%KO Fire Blast78-92% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bonsly View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x203-239%KO Ice Shard41-49% Knock Off44-52% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Bonsly is the baby form here. It evolves into Sudowoodo after learning Mimic, but you can't breed it directly. Hatch one by breeding the evolved forms instead. Evolving adds up to 120 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Bonsly Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breeding's the move. Curse and Defense Curl give Bonsly options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Fighting coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Rock Slide and Rock Tomb. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Bonsly Locations
Easy grab on Bonsly with high spawn rates across 8 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Bonsly in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Which version you're playing matters for Bonsly. 8 walking spots at Lv. 11-22 spread across Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Bonsly Guide
Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo after learning Mimic. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 290 BST.
Bonsly is catchable in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 12 other games across the series.
Bonsly is available in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Across the full series, it appears in 13 games total.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Bonsly does the job early-game if you need a Rock type on your team. Evolve it into Sudowoodo before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Bonsly first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 4DPDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves