Type matchups
Damage Bonsly takes from each attacking type.
As a Rock type, Bonsly has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 19 other Pokémon share the Rock typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 10
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 10
- Total
- 290
Bonsly has a base stat total of 290, higher than 11% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (95). With Attack (80) well above Sp. Atk (10), it works best as a physical attacker. At 10 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 95 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Bonsly can have the abilities Sturdy, Rock Head and Rattled.
How to beat Bonsly
Bonsly takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Flying, Poison and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock moves. Cobalion hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock moves. Great Tusk hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Rock moves.
Evolution
Bonsly is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Bonsly → Sudowoodo) and evolves into Sudowoodo.
Best counters to Bonsly
Other Rock Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Bonsly weak to?
As a Rock type, Bonsly takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass moves.
What is Bonsly resistant to?
Bonsly resists Normal, Flying, Poison and Fire moves.
What are the best counters to Bonsly?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zamazenta, Cobalion and Great Tusk, which hit Bonsly with super-effective attacks.