438: Bonsly

Essentials

Bonsly

Abilities

Sturdy: Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Rock Head: Protects against recoil damage.

Dream Ability

Rattled: Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 438
Original Sinnoh: 92
Extended Sinnoh: 92

Names

Korean: 꼬지지
French: Manzaï
German: Mobai
Chinese: 愛哭樹
Japanese: ウソハチ (usohachi)
Official Roomaji: Usohachi

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

No Eggs

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Bonsly cannot breed.

Training

Base EXP

971 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Defense

Capture rate

255

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
Bonsly Either parent must hold Rock Incense	Sudowoodo Level up, knowing Mimic

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	50	24.1	273	304
Attack	80	57.8	228	259
Defense	95	81.5	258	289
Special Attack	10	0.2	88	119
Special Defense	45	18.1	158	189
Speed	10	0.5	88	119
Total	290	12.1

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/13/17

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body’s fluid levels by eliminating excess.
: It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body’s fluid levels.
: It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.
: In order to adjust the level of fluids in its body, it exudes water from its eyes. This makes it appear to be crying.

: It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Bonsai
Color: Brown
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Crural

Height

$${_("Trainer dude")}$

1'7.7"
0.5 m

Weight

$${_("Trainer dudette")}$

150

33.1 lb
15.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pearl

Moves

Rock moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Bonsly's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	Fake Tears			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Defense by two stages.
—	—	Copycat			20	—	—		Uses the target's last used move.
6	6	Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
9	9	Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
14	14	Rock Throw			15	50	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
17	17	Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
22	22	Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
25	25	Faint Attack			20	60	—		Never misses.
30	30	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
33	33	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
38	38	Slam			20	80	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
41	41	Sucker Punch			5	80	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
46	46	Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
		Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
		Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
		Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
		Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
		Sand Tomb			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
		Selfdestruct			5	200	100%		User faints.
		Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
		Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
		Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
		Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
		Magic Coat			15	—	—	4	Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.
		Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
		Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		Sucker Punch			5	80	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
		Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
04	04	Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
	23	Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	Thief			10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
64	64	Explosion			5	250	100%		User faints.
69	69	Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
76		Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
77	77	Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.