#0438 Bonsly

Artwork: PokéAPI.

Rock

Abilities

SturdyIt can’t be knocked out in 1 hit from full HP.Rock HeadProtects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Hidden ability

Power SpotPowers up allies’ moves.

Capture

Very easy catch

Gender

50.0% female

Egg groups

Undiscovered

Growth

Medium Fast

EV yield

1 Defense

Bonsly’s base stats

HP	50
Attack	80
Defense	95
Sp. Atk	10
Sp. Def	45
Speed	10
Total	290

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions

• Morning: 4:00–9:59
• Day: 10:00–19:59
• Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Bonsly in the wild

Location	Method / conditions	Level	Chance
Union Cave B1F	Grass/cave, morning and night	9	4%

Evolution

Evolves into Sudowoodo when leveled up with high friendship (220 or more).

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Bonsly’s level-up moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes
1	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	—	100	20	The user feigns crying to make the foe feel flustered. Lowers its Sp. Def by 2 stages.
1	Copycat	Normal	Status	—	—	20	The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.
4	Flail	Normal	Physical	var.	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
8	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90	15	The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack.
12	Block	Normal	Status	—	—	5	The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
16	Mimic	Normal	Status	—	—	10	The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
20	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
24	Tearful Look	Normal	Status	—	—	20	The user gets teary-eyed, sapping the foe’s will to fight. Lowers its Attack and Sp. Atk.
28	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	70	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
32	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
36	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	var.	100	20	A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
40	Counter	Fighting	Physical	var.	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
44	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Bonsly can learn

TM / HM	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes
TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	—	—	20	The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit. Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—	5	The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	var.	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	—	—	10	A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—	5	The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100	15	The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM58	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100	5	A huge explosion hits all Pokémon in battle, and the user faints. The targets’ Defense is halved.
TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	—	—	20	The user polishes its body to reduce drag. Raises its Speed by 2 stages.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	—	—	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	85	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—	10	The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM99	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100	15	Uses the target’s strength against it. The higher the target’s Attack, the greater the damage.

Move tutors

Moves Bonsly can learn from tutors

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes	Tutor location, cost and requirements
Counter	Fighting	Physical	var.	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.	Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000 Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan) the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City
Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—	10	Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.	Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100	10	The ground under the foe erupts with power. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.	Route 46 · Cost: Cherish Ball ×1 Route 46

Egg moves

Bonsly’s egg moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes
Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—	10	Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	—	—	40	The user curls up to conceal weak spots. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
Harden	Normal	Status	—	—	30	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	The user sticks out its head and charges. It has a 30% chance to make the foe flinch.
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90	20	The user rolls into the foe for 5 turns. Its power doubles with each hit.
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85	15	The user whips up a harsh sandstorm. The foe takes damage for 2 to 5 turns and can’t escape.
Self-Destruct	Normal	Physical	200	100	5	The user explodes to hit all Pokémon in battle, then faints. The targets’ Defense is halved.

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