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Brute Bonnet is a Grass / Dark-type Pokemon. This guide covers Brute Bonnet’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and competitive overview.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Brute Bonnet guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
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| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Brute Bonnet is a Paradox Pokemon from Pokemon Scarlet. It resembles an ancient relative of Amoonguss and is a Grass and Dark-type Pokemon.
Competitive Overview
Brute Bonnet can be useful as a bulky physical attacker and disruption Pokemon with access to powerful Grass and Dark moves.
Its typing gives useful offensive coverage, but its large number of weaknesses means positioning and support are important.
Here are the key facts to know about Brute Bonnet, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Brute Bonnet
National Dex
#0986
Type
Grass / Dark
Species
Paradox Pokemon
Height
3’11” / 1.2 m
Weight
46.3 lbs / 21.0 kg
Abilities
Protosynthesis
Brute Bonnet’s stat profile helps define how it performs across Pokemon games.
These are some of Brute Bonnet’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Physical Grass-type STAB for Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon.
Reliable Dark-type STAB for Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
Priority Dark-type pressure against attacking foes.
A powerful sleep move when available.
Redirects attacks in double battles when available.
Coverage against Steel, Dark, Rock and Ice-type Pokemon.
Dark-type option that can hit harder after moving second.
Useful for scouting and positioning.
Use the section below to view Brute Bonnet’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Brute Bonnet is a Grass / Dark-type Pokemon. This typing determines its major weaknesses, resistances and immunities across Pokemon games.
Type
Grass / Dark
Weaknesses
Bug, Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying and Fairy
Resistances
Water, Grass, Electric, Ground, Ghost and Dark
Immunity
Psychic
Brute Bonnet’s abilities shape how it performs in battle.
Boosts Brute Bonnet’s highest stat in harsh sunlight or when it holds Booster Energy.
Brute Bonnet does not evolve. It is a single-stage Paradox Pokemon.
Stage 1
Does not evolve
Brute Bonnet’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check the table below for broad location and availability notes.
| Game | Where to Find Brute Bonnet |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in Pokemon Scarlet through Area Zero and related postgame availability. In Pokemon Violet, it is typically obtained by trade or event availability. |
Pokemon Violet |
Found in Pokemon Scarlet through Area Zero and related postgame availability. In Pokemon Violet, it is typically obtained by trade or event availability. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Brute Bonnet |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Brute Bonnet. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Brute Bonnet is a Grass / Dark-type Pokemon.
Brute Bonnet is weak to Bug, Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying and Fairy-type moves.
Brute Bonnet does not evolve and has no known evolution line.
Brute Bonnet’s abilities are Protosynthesis.
Brute Bonnet’s best moves often include Seed Bomb, Crunch, Sucker Punch, Spore and other coverage or utility options.
Brute Bonnet can be good on teams that value Spore, physical pressure and Grass / Dark coverage.
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