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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
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)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Routes 209 and 210, Trophy Garden
Pokémon Pearl
Routes 209 and 210, Trophy Garden
Pokémon Platinum
Trophy Garden
Pokémon HeartGold
Breed Sudowoodo holding a Rock Incense
Pokémon SoulSilver
Breed Sudowoodo holding a Rock Incense
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Trade
Pokémon Black 2
Breed Sudowoodo holding a Rock Incense
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Breed Sudowoodo holding a Rock Incense
Pokémon Y
Breed Sudowoodo holding a Rock Incense
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Routes 1*, 5, Lush Jungle
Pokémon Moon
Routes 1*, 5, Lush Jungle


Evolution[]

Bonsly
Level up knowing Mimic.
Sudowoodo
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 50
Attack 80
Defense 95
Sp. Attack 10
Sp. Defense 45
Speed 10
Total 290

Moveset[]

Main article: Bonsly/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

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