Evolution
2 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Bonsly is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves.
Bonsly's Rock moves are super effective against Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug types.
Pokédex entry
11 versionsIts tears elicit sympathy from those who see them, but do not be deceived! This expulsion of body water is merely a physiological mechanism for keeping itself in good health.
Bonsly in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ウソハチusohachi
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 盆才怪pén cái guài
- KoreanKorean
- 꼬지지kkojiji
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 盆才怪pén cái guài
- FrenchFrench
- Manzaï
- GermanGerman
- Mobai
- SpanishSpanish
- Bonsly
- ItalianItalian
- Bonsly
- EnglishEnglish
- Bonsly
What Bonsly’s name means
bonsai in 2 languagesEnglish
Bonsly
bonsai
sly
Japanese
ウソハチusohachi
嘘usolie
鉢hachipot
German
Mobai
mogelncheat
Bonsai
Spanish and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Bonsly
9 gamesScarlet · Violet
- South Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 5-8
- South Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 7-10
- Apple Hills In the overworld Lv. 14-61
- Oni Mountain In the overworld Lv. 14-61
- Oni’s Maw In the overworld Lv. 14-61
- Reveler’s Road In the overworld Lv. 14-60
- Paradise Barrens In the overworld Lv. 19-65
- Wistful Fields In the overworld Lv. 19-63
- Paldea Tera Raid Battle Lv. 12
Legends: Arceus
- Crimson Mirelands: Diamond Heath Shaking tree or ore deposit Lv. 20-22
- Crimson Mirelands: Cloudpool Ridge Mass outbreak Lv. 24-26
- Crimson Mirelands: Cloudpool Ridge In the overworld Lv. 25-28
- Crimson Mirelands: Diamond Heath In the overworld Lv. 25-28
- Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands In the overworld Lv. 25-28
- Crimson Mirelands: Solaceon Ruins In the overworld Lv. 25-28
- Coronet Highlands: Celestica Ruins Shaking tree or ore deposit Lv. 39-42
- Coronet Highlands: Sacred Plaza Shaking tree or ore deposit Lv. 39-42
- Coronet Highlands: Clamberclaw Cliffs Mass outbreak Lv. 44-46
- Crimson Mirelands Mass outbreak Lv. 60-77
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Route 209 Grass or cave Lv. 16 Shining Pearl
- Trophy Garden Grass or cave Lv. 16-18
- Route 210 Grass or cave Lv. 18-20 Shining Pearl
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Bridge Field In the overworld Lv. 27-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Stony Wilderness In the overworld Lv. 28-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Fields of Honor Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30
- Giant's Seat Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- Potbottom Desert Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30
- Rolling Fields Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- Stony Wilderness Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- Training Lowlands Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Route 1 Grass or cave Lv. 11-14 30%
- Lush Jungle Grass or cave Lv. 19-22 10%
Sun · Moon
- Route 1 Grass or cave Lv. 10-13 15%
- Lush Jungle Grass or cave Lv. 18-21 10%
Platinum
- Trophy Garden Grass or cave Lv. 22 10% Later in the story Special condition
Diamond · Pearl
- Trophy Garden Grass or cave Lv. 16-18 10% Later in the story Special condition
- Route 209 Grass or cave Lv. 16 4% Pearl
- Route 210 Grass or cave Lv. 20 4% Pearl
Moves Bonsly learns
52 movesLevel up · 13
TM · 39
TM001Take Down⚔TM003Fake Tears◆TM005Mud-Slap✦TM007Protect◆TM012Low Kick⚔TM018Thief⚔TM020Trailblaze⚔TM025Facade⚔TM028Bulldoze⚔TM035Mud Shot✦TM036Rock Tomb⚔TM047Endure◆TM049Sunny Day◆TM051Sandstorm◆TM055Dig⚔TM058Brick Break⚔TM062Foul Play⚔TM066Body Slam⚔TM070Sleep Talk◆TM076Rock Blast⚔TM081Grass Knot✦TM084Stomping Tantrum⚔TM085Rest◆TM086Rock Slide⚔TM090Spikes◆TM101Power Gem✦TM103Substitute◆TM116Stealth Rock◆TM129Calm Mind◆TM130Helping Hand◆TM133Earth Power✦TM149Earthquake⚔TM150Stone Edge⚔TM171Tera Blast✦TM176Sand Tomb⚔TM179Smack Down⚔TM203Psych Up◆TM204Double-Edge⚔TM224Curse◆