#0438 · Updated Alola #037 · Updated Melemele #037 · Updated Akala #014 · ultra sun ultra moon · gen 7
Bonsly
Bonsai Pokémon
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.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 255/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 20
- Height:
- 0.5 m
- Weight:
- 15.0 kg
- Egg groups:
- Undiscovered
- Growth rate:
- Medium
- Body shape:
- Crural
Base stats
HP50
Atk80
Def95
Sp.Atk10
Sp.Def45
Speed10
Total: 290
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
FightingGroundSteelWaterGrass
×½
NormalFlyingPoisonFire
Abilities
Sturdy
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Rock Head
Protects against recoil damage.
Rattled (hidden)
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
EV yield (current): +1 DEF
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
sturdy, rock head sturdy, rock head, rattled
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 (ultra-sun) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30% | 11–14 |
| Lush Jungle (ultra-sun) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 19–22 |
| Lush Jungle (ultra-sun) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 19–22 |
| Lush Jungle (ultra-sun) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 19–22 |
| Route 1 (ultra-moon) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30% | 11–14 |
| Lush Jungle (ultra-moon) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 19–22 |
| Lush Jungle (ultra-moon) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 19–22 |
| Lush Jungle (ultra-moon) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 19–22 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fake TearsThe user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| 1 | CopycatThe user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 5 | FlailThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 8 | Low KickA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | — | 100% | |
| 12 | Rock ThrowThe user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 90% | |
| 15 | MimicThe user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | Feint AttackThe user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | — | |
| 22 | Tearful LookThe user gets teary eyed to make the target lose its combative spirit. This lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 60 | 95% | |
| 29 | BlockThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| 36 | CounterA retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.▶ Specific move | Fighting | — | 100% | |
| 40 | Sucker PunchThis move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 70 | 100% | |
| 43 | Double-EdgeA reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 120 | 100% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Calm MindThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM17 | ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationThis full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM23 | Smack DownThe user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnThis full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM37 | SandstormA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 60 | 95% | |
| TM42 | FacadeThis attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM64 | ExplosionThe user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.▶ All other Pokémon | Normal | 250 | 100% | |
| TM69 | Rock PolishThe user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.▶ User | Rock | — | — | |
| TM77 | Psych UpThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 85% | |
| TM88 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM96 | Nature PowerThis attack makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| TM100 | ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — |
Tutor: Low KickA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon, SnoreThis attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, UproarThe user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.▶ Random opponent, Helping HandThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.▶ Ally, Role PlayThe user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.▶ Selected Pokémon, BlockThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.▶ Selected Pokémon, CovetThe user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.▶ Selected Pokémon, Earth PowerThe user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon, Stealth RockThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field, Foul PlayThe user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon, After YouThe user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.▶ Selected Pokémon, Stomping TantrumDriven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.▶ Selected Pokémon
Egg moves: HeadbuttThe user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.▶ User, Defense CurlThe user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.▶ User, Self-DestructThe user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.▶ All other Pokémon, CurseA move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.▶ Specific move, EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User, RolloutThe user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.▶ Selected Pokémon, Sand TombThe user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.▶ Selected Pokémon, Stealth RockThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field
