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Bonsly(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Rock baby Pokémon that made its first appearance in Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew before debuting in the games with the fourth generation games Diamond and Pearl.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Bonsly is a round, brown Pokémon with the top of its head resembling a club (♣). A rim goes around the middle of its body. There are three yellow spots on its face, two of which surround its eyes, which are small black dots. It has short legs and toeless feet. Bonsly also has a hole on its rear similar to the draining hole of a flowerpot.
Bonsly is a good mimic, making it often mistaken for a real bonsai tree, though it can easily stand out in a dry environment that lacks greenery. As its green spheres dry out, their dull luster increases. It can remain in the same spot for a long time. It also has a habit of crying, not because it is sad or needing attention, but rather it is due to excess moisture in its body. As it cries, it expels both sweat and tears from its eyes; Bonsly sweat tastes a little salty, while the tears are slightly bitter. It dies if it gets too damp with this moisture. This habit also gets enemies to let their guards down. It prefers dry areas, but it isn't uncommon to see one in a garden.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: A Trainer at ONBS has lost their Bonsly. It appears at the S.S. Libra, but runs away upon being approached. Returning Bonsly to its Trainer gains the reward of the Bonsly Bingo Sheet. This begins with a Bonsly with Rock Slide, and allowed players to experience battling with it long before the official release of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Upon completion of all the type-based mazes at the Dojo, Makuhita will award a statue of Bonsly that is displayed outside the rescue base.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
It appears from Poké Balls in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and he can be picked up and thrown at an enemy for great launch distance. If you pick a Bonsly up, it is heavy and you will move slowly while you carry it.
Trophy descriptions[]
"A Bonsai Pokémon. It looks like a plant, but its history reveals it is actually a Rock-type. Its best move among all its speciality moves is Fake Tears. As it grows, it will become skilled at using Mimic, which allows it to copy an opponent's previous move. If it levels up under certain conditions, it evolves into Sudowoodo."
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
Title | Entry |
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Fourth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Diamond | It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body's fluid levels by eliminating excess. |
Pokémon Pearl | It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels. |
Pokémon Platinum | It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. |
Pokémon HeartGold | In order to adjust the level of fluids in its body, it exudes water from its eyes. This makes it appear to be crying. |
Pokémon SoulSilver | In order to adjust the level of fluids in its body, it exudes water from its eyes. This makes it appear to be crying. |
Fifth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Black | It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. |
Pokémon White | It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. |
Pokémon Black 2 | It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. |
Pokémon White 2 | It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. |
Sixth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon X | It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels. |
Pokémon Y | It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. |
Pokémon Omega Ruby | It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels. |
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. |
Seventh Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Sun | It does not deal well with water, so it lives in dry locales. Since its surroundings tend to lack greenery, it stands out noticeably. |
Pokémon Moon | From its eyes, it can expel excess moisture from its body. This liquid is similar in composition to human sweat. |
Game locations[]
Title | Location(s) | |
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Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon Diamond | ||
Pokémon Pearl | ||
Pokémon Platinum | ||
Pokémon HeartGold | ||
Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon Black | ||
Pokémon Black 2 | ||
Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon X | ||
Pokémon Y | ||
Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon Sun | ||
Pokémon Moon |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
HP | 50 |
Attack | 80 |
Defense | 95 |
Sp. Attack | 10 |
Sp. Defense | 45 |
Speed | 10 |
Total | 290 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Bonsly has the lowest base Special Attack stat of any Pokémon, tied with Shuckle, Feebas, and Alolan Sandshrew.
- Bonsly's English name was revealed on June 16, 2005, which was still before Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were released in Japan.
- Bonsly is the only Pokémon that is usable in-game by a player during the generation before its release, as it was on the Battle Bingo Bonsly Card in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- Both Bonsly and Munchlax had their cries revealed at the same time, in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, being the first Generation IV Pokémon to receive this treatment.
- In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Bonsly's Trophy information states it first appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl whereas it appeared previously in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team. This is a similar case with Weavile, Munchlax, Togepi and Lucario.