Bonsly Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Bonsly Pokemon Guide

Bonsly is a Rock-type baby Pokemon known for mimicking a bonsai tree and evolving into Sudowoodo.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Bonsly

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Shiny Form

Shiny Bonsly

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Bonsly guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Bonsly Description

Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo when it levels up while knowing Mimic in supported games.

Competitive Overview

Is Bonsly Good in Competitive?

Bonsly is mostly an early-stage Pokemon, but Sturdy and Rock-type utility can help in playthroughs.

Its biggest value is evolving into Sudowoodo, while Bonsly itself has limited Speed and special bulk.

Bonsly Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Bonsly, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Bonsly

National Dex

#0438

Type

Rock type Pokemon icon

Rock

Species

Bonsai Pokemon

Height

1’08” / 0.5 m

Weight

33.1 lbs / 15.0 kg

Abilities

Sturdy, Rock Head, Rattled

Bonsly Stats

Bonsly has solid Defense and Attack for a baby Pokemon, but very low Speed.

Hp
50
Attack
80
Defense
95
Special Attack
10
Special Defense
45
Speed
10

Bonsly Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Bonsly uses Rock, Fighting, Dark and utility moves across Pokemon games.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Rock Slide

Reliable Rock-type physical damage.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Stone Edge

High-power Rock-type damage.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Rock Tomb

Rock-type damage that lowers Speed.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Counter

Returns double physical damage after being hit.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Low Kick

Fighting-type coverage against heavy targets.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Sucker Punch

Priority Dark-type damage when available.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Stealth Rock

Entry hazard support in supported games.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Mimic

Copies the target’s last move in supported games.

Bonsly All Moves

Bonsly can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Bonsly’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Copycat Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
1Fake Tears Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
4Flail Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–100
8Rock Throw Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical5090
12Block Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
16Mimic Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
20Rock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
24Tearful Look Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
28Sucker Punch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical70100
32Rock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
36Low Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical–100
40Counter Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical–100
44Double Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TMEarth Power Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special90100
TMEarthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFake Tears Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
TMFoul Play Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical95100
TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special–100
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMLow Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical–100
TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
TMMud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
TMPower Gem Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Special80100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMPsych Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMRock Blast Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical2590
TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
TMSand Tomb Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical3585
TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMSmack Down Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical50100
TMSpikes Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status––
TMStealth Rock Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
TMStomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
TMStone Edge Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical10080
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Curse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
Defense Curl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
Harden Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
Headbutt Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
Rock Polish Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
Rollout Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical3090

Bonsly Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Bonsly is a Rock-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Normal, Flying, Poison and Fire-type moves, but leaves it weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass-type attacks.

Type

Rock type Pokemon icon

Rock

Weaknesses

Fighting type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon iconSteel type Pokemon iconWater type Pokemon iconGrass type Pokemon icon

Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass

Resistances

Normal type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon iconFire type Pokemon icon

Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire

Immunity

None

Bonsly Abilities

Bonsly’s abilities prevent one-hit knockouts, block recoil damage or boost Speed after certain hits.

Sturdy

Can let Bonsly survive a hit from full HP.

Rock Head

Prevents recoil damage from certain moves.

Rattled

Raises Speed after being hit by Bug, Ghost or Dark-type moves.

Bonsly Evolution

Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo when it levels up while knowing Mimic.

Baby Pokemon

Bonsly

Rock type Pokemon icon
bonsly

Starting form

Stage 2

Sudowoodo

Rock type Pokemon icon
sudowoodo

Evolves after leveling up while knowing Mimic

Where to Find Bonsly in Pokemon Games

Bonsly’s availability changes by game. It is often found in rocky routes or obtained by breeding Sudowoodo.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Bonsly
Pokemon Red Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Blue Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Yellow Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Bonsly
Pokemon Gold Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Silver Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Crystal Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Bonsly
Pokemon Ruby Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Sapphire Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Emerald Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon FireRed Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon LeafGreen Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Bonsly
Pokemon Diamond Trade from Pokemon Pearl or another compatible game.
Pokemon Pearl Route 209 and Route 210.
Pokemon Platinum Route 209 and Route 210.
Pokemon HeartGold Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon SoulSilver Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Bonsly
Pokemon Black Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon White Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Black 2 Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon White 2 Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Bonsly
Pokemon X Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Y Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Bonsly
Pokemon Sun Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Moon Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Bonsly
Pokemon Sword Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Shield Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Catch in rocky areas, gardens or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Cloudpool Ridge and Celestica Ruins areas.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Bonsly
Pokemon Scarlet South Province and rocky areas.
Pokemon Violet South Province and rocky areas.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Bonsly
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Bonsly FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Bonsly. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

What type is Bonsly?

Bonsly is a Rock-type Pokemon.

What does Bonsly evolve into?

Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo.

How do you evolve Bonsly?

Level up Bonsly while it knows Mimic in supported games.

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Current location data for Bonsly in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.


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