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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Bronzong}}<br />
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{{Pokémon Infobox<br />
|name=Bronzong<br />
|jname=ドータクン<br />
|jtranslit=Dōtakun<br />
|tmname=Dohtakun<br />
|ndex=437<br />
|sdex=089<br />
|u2dex=251<br />
|abrow=249<br />
|obrow=185<br />
|opbrow=177<br />
|typebox=1<br />
|type1=Steel<br />
|type2=Psychic<br />
|category=Bronze Bell<br />
|height-ftin=4'03"<br />
|height-m=1.3<br />
|weight-lbs=412.3<br />
|weight-kg=187.0<br />
|abilityn=d<br />
|ability1=Levitate<br />
|ability2=Heatproof<br />
|abilityd=Heavy Metal<br />
|egggroupn=1<br />
|egggroup1=Mineral<br />
|eggcycles=20<br />
|evtotal=2<br />
|evde=1<br />
|evsd=1<br />
|expyield=175<br />
|oldexp=188<br />
|lv100exp=1,000,000<br />
|gendercode=255<br />
|color=Green<br />
|catchrate=90<br />
|body=04<br />
|pokefordex=bronzong<br />
|generation=4<br />
|friendship=70<br />
}}<br />
'''Bronzong''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese:]] '''ドータクン''' ''Dohtakun'') is a dual-type {{2t|Steel|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].<br />
<br />
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Bronzor}} starting at [[level]] 33.<br />
<br />
==Biology==<br />
Bronzong is a large Pokémon resembling a blue-green bell with two arms coming out of its sides. It has a hollow body and a yoke attached at the top. Its face can be best described as being a "{{wp|Totem Pole}}" design; Bronzong has two round, red eyes with blue-green irises and a rectangular mouth with one visible row of square teeth. It has several darker, rectangular markings on its body. When angered, Bronzong lets out a warning cry that rings out like the tolling of a bell. It can summon rain clouds, which earned it the nickname "bringer of plentiful harvests". The first known Bronzong was dug up at a construction site.<br />
<br />
==In the anime==<br />
===In the main series===<br />
[[File:Lucian Bronzong.png|thumb|left|250px|Bronzong in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]<br />
====Major appearances====<br />
Bronzong debuted in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', under the ownership of [[Lucian]]. It battled {{an|Dawn}}'s newly {{pkmn2|caught}} {{AP|Buizel}} and gave it its first defeat after Buizel failed to listen to Dawn. It reappeared in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]'', where it was defeated by [[Cynthia's Garchomp]]. Bronzong briefly reappeared again alongside Lucian during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.<br />
<br />
A Bronzong appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', under the ownership of [[Marcus]]. Its {{m|Hypnosis}} was instrumental to Marcus's plan to destroy {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} and retain [[Michina Town]]'s ownership over the [[Jewel of Life]].<br />
<br />
====Minor appearances====<br />
A Bronzong appeared in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] participating in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the {{to|Sandalstraw}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.<br />
<br />
A Bronzong appeared in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]''.<br />
<br />
====Pokédex entries====<br />
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}<br />
{{Animedexbody|DP035|Bronzong|Ash's Pokédex|Bronzong, the Bronze Bell Pokémon. One slept for over 2,000 years, until it was accidentally awakened at a construction site.}}<br />
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}<br />
<br />
===In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===<br />
[[File:Sinnoh Frontier Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Bronzong (upper right) in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]<br />
A Bronzong briefly appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], under the ownership of {{FB|Factory Head|Thorton}}. It was part of a team with its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, as well as {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} and [[Caitlin]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Byron Bronzong Adventures.png|thumb|Bronzong in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]<br />
===In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga===<br />
[[Marcus]]'s Bronzong appears in the manga adaptation of {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}. It, along with {{p|Heatran}}, is a loyal servant of Marcus.<br />
<br />
===In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga===<br />
{{OBP|Shin|PBK}} has a Bronzong, which debuted in [[PBK1]].<br />
<br />
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===<br />
[[Byron]] uses two Bronzong in tandem in ''[[PS374|Brash Bronzong I]]''. Thinking that {{adv|Platinum}} and her friends were villains, he attacked the trio, but both Bronzong were defeated by [[Platinum's Ponyta]].<br />
<br />
===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===<br />
[[Saturn]] uses his Bronzong against Byron to prevent the Gym Leader from interfering with his capture of {{p|Azelf}} in ''[[DPA11|The Legendary Pokémon, Captured]]''. While it defeated the Gym Leader, it fell to [[Hareta]] and his {{p|Riolu}}.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
{{main|Bronzong (TCG)}}<br />
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==Game data==<br />
===NPC appearances===<br />
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]]: Bronzong, together with {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Regigigas}}, are the statue that came alive to battle the player in [[Aegis Cave]].<br />
<br />
===Pokédex entries===<br />
{{Dex/Header|type=Steel|type2=Psychic}}<br />
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}<br />
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=089|reg2=Johto}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=One caused a news sensation when it was dug up at a construction site after a 2000-year sleep.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It can {{m|Rain Dance|summon rain clouds}}. People long ago revered it as the bringer of plentiful harvests.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow.}}<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=251|label1={{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}:}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground.}}<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow.}}<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}<br />
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=119}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Some believe it to be a deity that summons rain clouds. When angered, it lets out a warning cry that rings out like the tolling of a bell.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Many scientists suspect that this Pokémon originated outside the Galar region, based on the patterns on its body.}}<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
{{Dex/Footer}}<br />
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===Game locations===<br />
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[Abundant Shrine]]}}<br />
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}<br />
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area=[[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Steel-type Safari|Steel]])}}<br />
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}<br />
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}<br />
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<br />
====In side games====<br />
{{Availability/Header|type=Steel|type2=Psychic}}<br />
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}<br />
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}<br />
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Bronzor}}}}<br />
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Bronzor}}}}<br />
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Hippowdon Temple]]}}<br />
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Eternal Tower]]}}<br />
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area= Tower: [[Frozen Tundra]], Factory: All{{tt|*|Deoxys Encounter}}}}<br />
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Arbor Area]]}}<br />
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Vehicle Gallery#A Flowing Desert|Vehicle Gallery: A Flowing Desert]], [[Challenge Battle#Open Entry Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale]]}}<br />
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}<br />
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Distortion Island#Stage 3|Distortion Island: Stage 3]]}}<br />
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Castle Noapte|Castle Noapte: Stage 133]]}}<br />
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Wishing Star Tower|Starlight Islands: Wishing Star Tower]] <small>(Center Boss, Back, Special)</small>}}<br />
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}<br />
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<br />
===Held items===<br />
{{HeldItems<br />
|type=Steel|type2=Psychic<br />
|dppt1=Metal Coat|dppt1type=None|dppt1rar=5<br />
|hgss1=Metal Coat|hgss1type=None|hgss1rar=5<br />
|bw1=Metal Coat|bw1type=None|bw1rar=5<br />
|b2w21=Metal Coat|b2w21type=None|b2w21rar=5<br />
|swsh1=Metal Coat|swsh1type=None|swsh1rar=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Stats===<br />
====Base stats====<br />
{{BaseStats<br />
|type=Steel<br />
|type2=Psychic<br />
|HP=67<br />
|Attack=89<br />
|Defense=116<br />
|SpAtk=79<br />
|SpDef=116<br />
|Speed=33}}<br />
<br />
====Pokéathlon stats====<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Steel<br />
|type2=Psychic<br />
|Speed=1<br />
|SpeedMax=1<br />
|Power=3<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=3<br />
|TechniqueMax=3<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=3<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Type effectiveness===<br />
{{TypeEffectiveness<br />
|type1=Steel<br />
|type2=Psychic<br />
|Normal=50<br />
|Fighting=100<br />
|Flying=50<br />
|Poison=0<br />
|Ground=200<br />
|Rock=50<br />
|Bug=100<br />
|Ghost=200<br />
|Steel=50<br />
|Fire=200<br />
|Water=100<br />
|Grass=50<br />
|Electric=100<br />
|Psychic=25<br />
|Ice=50<br />
|Dragon=50<br />
|Dark=200<br />
|Fairy=50<br />
|notes=yes<br />
|levitate=maybe<br />
|heatproof=maybe<br />
|newfire=1<br />
|steel=yes<br />
|newpoison=1<br />
|gen5dark=yes<br />
|gen5ghost=yes<br />
|olddark=1<br />
|oldghost2=1}}<br />
<br />
===Learnset===<br />
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====<br />
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|12|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|16|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|20|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|24|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|28|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|32|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|38|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|44|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|50|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|56|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
<br />
====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====<br />
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM60|Power Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM61|Guard Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM62|Speed Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM91|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR10|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR25|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR38|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR40|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR49|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR52|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR70|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR74|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR76|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR79|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR83|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR99|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
<br />
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====<br />
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
{{learnlist/breed8null}}<br />
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
<br />
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====<br />
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor8|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
<br />
====By a prior [[evolution]]====<br />
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}<br />
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
<br />
===Side game data===<br />
{{Spindata/Head|type=Steel|type2=Psychic}}<br />
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=437<br />
|body=1<br />
|rate=1.5<br />
|IQ=E<br />
}}<br />
|-<br />
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Steel<br />
|group=Steel<br />
|assist=Steel<br />
|field=Crush<br />
|fieldpower=3<br />
|num=249<br />
|browser=It launches iron balls and strange orbs to attack.<br />
}}<br />
|-<br />
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Steel<br />
|group=Steel<br />
|assist=Steel<br />
|field=Psy Power<br />
|fieldpower=2<br />
|num=185<br />
|pastnum=177<br />
|browser=It attacks by making iron balls fall.<br />
}}<br />
|-<br />
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Steel<br />
|att=3<br />
|def=5<br />
|speed=3<br />
}}<br />
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Steel<br />
|att=3<br />
|def=5<br />
|speed=3<br />
}}<br />
|-<br />
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=437<br />
|pad=He has lived in PokéPark since long ago, when beings other than Pokémon lived there. He is proud of his body pattern.<br />
}}<br />
|-<br />
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Steel|ndex=437<br />
|power=2<br />
}}<br />
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Steel|ndex=437|num=136<br />
|min=70<br />
|max=110<br />
|raisemaxlevel=5<br />
|skill=Block Smash<br />
|skilldesc=Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.<br />
|swapper=Block Shot<br />
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=437<br />
|hatch=N/A<br />
|buddy=3<br />
|candy=Bronzor<br />
|evolution=N/A<br />
|stamina=167<br />
|attack=161<br />
|defense=213<br />
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Confusion}}<br />
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Heavy Slam}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Psyshock}}<br />
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===Evolution===<br />
{{Evobox-2<br />
|type1=Steel<br />
|type2=Psychic<br />
|pictype=art<br />
|no1=436<br />
|name1=Bronzor<br />
|type1-1=Steel<br />
|type2-1=Psychic<br />
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 33}}<br />
|no2=437<br />
|name2=Bronzong<br />
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|type2-2=Psychic}}<br />
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===Sprites===<br />
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Steel|type2=Psychic}}<br />
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}<br />
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=437}}<br />
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=437}}<br />
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=437}}<br />
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=437}}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* Bronzong does not have any weaknesses in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], due to both of its {{Abilities}} being used simultaneously, along with it not yet being weak to {{t|Ghost}} and {{type|Dark}} moves at the time.<br />
* When a Bronzong blinks or falls asleep in Gen V, its "eyes" turn white.<br />
* [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]'s PokéPad entry describes a male Bronzong, despite Bronzong being genderless.<br />
* Prior to Gen VIII, Bronzong was the only Pokémon able to learn {{m|Rain Dance}} by leveling up that could not learn any moves nor have any Abilities that benefit from {{Weather|rain}}. This may be related to its Pokédex entries, several of which mention Bronzong's natural power to summon rain clouds.<br />
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===Origin===<br />
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Bronzor and Bronzong}}<br />
Bronzong is based on a ''{{wp|dōtaku}}'', Japanese bells which were believed to have been used to pray for good harvests. They are often decorated with patterns representing nature and were buried, occasionally with bronze mirrors and weapons, in isolated locations.<br />
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Bronzong and the fact that it evolves from Bronzor also seems to be based on an old Japanese myth present in the book ''{{wp|Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things}}'' by {{wp|Lafcadio Hearn}}. The priests of Mugenyama wanted to forge a bell for their temple, so they asked the local women to donate their bronze mirrors for this purpose. A woman contributed her mirror, but later regretted it. Because of her repentance, the mirror {{a|Heatproof|wouldn't melt}} in the furnace until she killed herself. Before her suicide, she said that whoever would break the bell would be given great wealth by her ghost. A multitude of people tried to break the bell by ringing it furiously, so the tired priests managed to roll it down a hill into a swamp.<br />
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Additionally, Bronzong's facial features resemble those of the Mesoamerican rain god {{wp|Tlāloc}}, who is often depicted as being predominantly cyan in color. In {{wp|Mexico City}}, which is located on the site of the former capital of the {{wp|Aztec Empire}}, artifacts are often discovered during construction-related excavation, which Bronzong's [[Pokédex]] entry in Pokémon Diamond may reference.<br />
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====Name origin====<br />
Bronzong is a combination of ''bronze'' and ''{{wp|gong}}'' (a type of musical percussion instrument), ''dong'' (onomatopoeia for deep bell reverberation), or ''{{wp|bianzhong}}'' (an ancient Chinese musical instrument consisting of bells).<br />
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Dohtakun is a combination of 銅鐸 ''{{wp|dōtaku}}'' (a type of bronze bell) and どんどん ''dondon'' (onomatopoeia for drumming).<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
{{Other languages|type=Steel|type2=Psychic<br />
|ja=ドータクン ''Dohtakun''|jameaning=From {{tt|銅鐸 ''dōtaku''|bronze bell}} and {{tt|どんどん ''dondon''|onomatopoeia for drumming}}<br />
|de=Bronzong|demeaning=Same as English name<br />
|fr=Archéodong|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|archéo-|a prefix meaning &quot;ancient&quot;}}'' and ''{{tt|dong|onomatopoeia for bell or gong ringing}}''<br />
|es=Bronzong|esmeaning=Same as English name<br />
|it=Bronzong|itmeaning=Same as English name<br />
|ko=동탁군 ''Dongtakgun''|komeaning=Combination of {{tt|동탁 (銅鐸) ''dongtak''|bronze bell}} and {{tt|군 ''gun''|mister}}; 탁 ''tak'' is also the sound of hitting something hard<br />
|zh_yue=青銅鐘 ''Chīng Tùhng Jūng''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Bronze bell". 青 also means blue/green<br />
|zh_cmn=青銅鐘 ''Qīng Tóng Zhōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Bronze bell". 青 also means blue/green<br />
|hi=ब्रोंज़ोंग ''Bronzong''|himeaning=Transliteration of English name}}<br />
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|name=Bronzong<br />
|jname=ドータクン<br />
|jtranslit=Dōtakun<br />
|tmname=Dohtakun<br />
|ndex=437<br />
|sdex=089<br />
|u2dex=251<br />
|abrow=249<br />
|obrow=185<br />
|opbrow=177<br />
|typebox=1<br />
|type1=Steel<br />
|type2=Psychic<br />
|category=Bronze Bell<br />
|height-ftin=4'03"<br />
|height-m=1.3<br />
|weight-lbs=412.3<br />
|weight-kg=187.0<br />
|abilityn=d<br />
|ability1=Levitate<br />
|ability2=Heatproof<br />
|abilityd=Heavy Metal<br />
|egggroupn=1<br />
|egggroup1=Mineral<br />
|eggcycles=20<br />
|evtotal=2<br />
|evde=1<br />
|evsd=1<br />
|expyield=175<br />
|oldexp=188<br />
|lv100exp=1,000,000<br />
|gendercode=255<br />
|color=Green<br />
|catchrate=90<br />
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'''Bronzong''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese:]] '''ドータクン''' ''Dohtakun'') is a dual-type {{2t|Steel|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].<br />
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It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Bronzor}} starting at [[level]] 33.<br />
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==Biology==<br />
Bronzong is a large Pokémon resembling a blue-green bell with two arms coming out of its sides. It has a hollow body and a yoke attached at the top. Its face can be best described as being a "{{wp|Totem Pole}}" design; Bronzong has two round, red eyes with blue-green irises and a rectangular mouth with one visible row of square teeth. It has several darker, rectangular markings on its body. When angered, Bronzong lets out a warning cry that rings out like the tolling of a bell. It can summon rain clouds, which earned it the nickname "bringer of plentiful harvests". The first known Bronzong was dug up at a construction site.<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===In the main series===<br />
[[File:Lucian Bronzong.png|thumb|left|250px|Bronzong in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]<br />
====Major appearances====<br />
Bronzong debuted in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', under the ownership of [[Lucian]]. It battled {{an|Dawn}}'s newly {{pkmn2|caught}} {{AP|Buizel}} and gave it its first defeat after Buizel failed to listen to Dawn. It reappeared in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]'', where it was defeated by [[Cynthia's Garchomp]]. Bronzong briefly reappeared again alongside Lucian during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.<br />
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A Bronzong appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', under the ownership of [[Marcus]]. Its {{m|Hypnosis}} was instrumental to Marcus's plan to destroy {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} and retain [[Michina Town]]'s ownership over the [[Jewel of Life]].<br />
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====Minor appearances====<br />
A Bronzong appeared in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] participating in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the {{to|Sandalstraw}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.<br />
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A Bronzong appeared in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]''.<br />
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====Pokédex entries====<br />
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}<br />
{{Animedexbody|DP035|Bronzong|Ash's Pokédex|Bronzong, the Bronze Bell Pokémon. One slept for over 2,000 years, until it was accidentally awakened at a construction site.}}<br />
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}<br />
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===In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===<br />
[[File:Sinnoh Frontier Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Bronzong (upper right) in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]<br />
A Bronzong briefly appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], under the ownership of {{FB|Factory Head|Thorton}}. It was part of a team with its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, as well as {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} and [[Caitlin]].<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Byron Bronzong Adventures.png|thumb|Bronzong in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]<br />
===In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga===<br />
[[Marcus]]'s Bronzong appears in the manga adaptation of {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}. It, along with {{p|Heatran}}, is a loyal servant of Marcus.<br />
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===In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga===<br />
{{OBP|Shin|PBK}} has a Bronzong, which debuted in [[PBK1]].<br />
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===<br />
[[Byron]] uses two Bronzong in tandem in ''[[PS374|Brash Bronzong I]]''. Thinking that {{adv|Platinum}} and her friends were villains, he attacked the trio, but both Bronzong were defeated by [[Platinum's Ponyta]].<br />
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===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===<br />
[[Saturn]] uses his Bronzong against Byron to prevent the Gym Leader from interfering with his capture of {{p|Azelf}} in ''[[DPA11|The Legendary Pokémon, Captured]]''. While it defeated the Gym Leader, it fell to [[Hareta]] and his {{p|Riolu}}.<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
{{main|Bronzong (TCG)}}<br />
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==Game data==<br />
===NPC appearances===<br />
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]]: Bronzong, together with {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Regigigas}}, are the statue that came alive to battle the player in [[Aegis Cave]].<br />
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===Pokédex entries===<br />
{{Dex/Header|type=Steel|type2=Psychic}}<br />
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}<br />
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=089|reg2=Johto}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=One caused a news sensation when it was dug up at a construction site after a 2000-year sleep.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It can {{m|Rain Dance|summon rain clouds}}. People long ago revered it as the bringer of plentiful harvests.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow.}}<br />
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=251|label1={{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}:}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground.}}<br />
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|}<br />
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow.}}<br />
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}<br />
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}<br />
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=119}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Some believe it to be a deity that summons rain clouds. When angered, it lets out a warning cry that rings out like the tolling of a bell.}}<br />
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Many scientists suspect that this Pokémon originated outside the Galar region, based on the patterns on its body.}}<br />
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===Game locations===<br />
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====In side games====<br />
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===Held items===<br />
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|type=Steel|type2=Psychic<br />
|dppt1=Metal Coat|dppt1type=None|dppt1rar=5<br />
|hgss1=Metal Coat|hgss1type=None|hgss1rar=5<br />
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===Stats===<br />
====Base stats====<br />
{{BaseStats<br />
|type=Steel<br />
|type2=Psychic<br />
|HP=67<br />
|Attack=89<br />
|Defense=116<br />
|SpAtk=79<br />
|SpDef=116<br />
|Speed=33}}<br />
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====Pokéathlon stats====<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Steel<br />
|type2=Psychic<br />
|Speed=1<br />
|SpeedMax=1<br />
|Power=3<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=3<br />
|TechniqueMax=3<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=3<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
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===Type effectiveness===<br />
{{TypeEffectiveness<br />
|type1=Steel<br />
|type2=Psychic<br />
|Normal=50<br />
|Fighting=100<br />
|Flying=50<br />
|Poison=0<br />
|Ground=200<br />
|Rock=50<br />
|Bug=100<br />
|Ghost=200<br />
|Steel=50<br />
|Fire=200<br />
|Water=100<br />
|Grass=50<br />
|Electric=100<br />
|Psychic=25<br />
|Ice=50<br />
|Dragon=50<br />
|Dark=200<br />
|Fairy=50<br />
|notes=yes<br />
|levitate=maybe<br />
|heatproof=maybe<br />
|newfire=1<br />
|steel=yes<br />
|newpoison=1<br />
|gen5dark=yes<br />
|gen5ghost=yes<br />
|olddark=1<br />
|oldghost2=1}}<br />
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===Learnset===<br />
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====<br />
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|1|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|12|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|16|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|20|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|24|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|28|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|32|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|38|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|44|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|50|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/level8|56|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
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====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====<br />
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM60|Power Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM61|Guard Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM62|Speed Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm8|TM91|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR10|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR25|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR38|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR40|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR49|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR52|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR70|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR74|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR76|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR79|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR83|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}<br />
{{learnlist/tr|TR99|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}<br />
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
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====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====<br />
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
{{learnlist/breed8null}}<br />
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
<br />
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====<br />
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor8|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
<br />
====By a prior [[evolution]]====<br />
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}<br />
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Bronzong|Steel|Psychic|4}}<br />
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===Side game data===<br />
{{Spindata/Head|type=Steel|type2=Psychic}}<br />
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=437<br />
|body=1<br />
|rate=1.5<br />
|IQ=E<br />
}}<br />
|-<br />
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Steel<br />
|group=Steel<br />
|assist=Steel<br />
|field=Crush<br />
|fieldpower=3<br />
|num=249<br />
|browser=It launches iron balls and strange orbs to attack.<br />
}}<br />
|-<br />
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Steel<br />
|group=Steel<br />
|assist=Steel<br />
|field=Psy Power<br />
|fieldpower=2<br />
|num=185<br />
|pastnum=177<br />
|browser=It attacks by making iron balls fall.<br />
}}<br />
|-<br />
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Steel<br />
|att=3<br />
|def=5<br />
|speed=3<br />
}}<br />
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Steel<br />
|att=3<br />
|def=5<br />
|speed=3<br />
}}<br />
|-<br />
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=437<br />
|pad=He has lived in PokéPark since long ago, when beings other than Pokémon lived there. He is proud of his body pattern.<br />
}}<br />
|-<br />
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Steel|ndex=437<br />
|power=2<br />
}}<br />
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Steel|ndex=437|num=136<br />
|min=70<br />
|max=110<br />
|raisemaxlevel=5<br />
|skill=Block Smash<br />
|skilldesc=Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.<br />
|swapper=Block Shot<br />
}}<br />
|-<br />
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=437<br />
|hatch=N/A<br />
|buddy=3<br />
|candy=Bronzor<br />
|evolution=N/A<br />
|stamina=167<br />
|attack=161<br />
|defense=213<br />
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Confusion}}<br />
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Heavy Slam}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Psyshock}}<br />
}}<br />
|}<br />
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===Evolution===<br />
{{Evobox-2<br />
|type1=Steel<br />
|type2=Psychic<br />
|pictype=art<br />
|no1=436<br />
|name1=Bronzor<br />
|type1-1=Steel<br />
|type2-1=Psychic<br />
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 33}}<br />
|no2=437<br />
|name2=Bronzong<br />
|type1-2=Steel<br />
|type2-2=Psychic}}<br />
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===Sprites===<br />
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Steel|type2=Psychic}}<br />
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}<br />
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=437}}<br />
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=437}}<br />
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=437}}<br />
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=437}}<br />
{{Spritebox/Footer|437|Bronzong}}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* Bronzong does not have any weaknesses in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], due to both of its {{Abilities}} being used simultaneously, along with it not yet being weak to {{t|Ghost}} and {{type|Dark}} moves at the time.<br />
* When a Bronzong blinks or falls asleep in Gen V, its "eyes" turn white.<br />
* [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]'s PokéPad entry describes a male Bronzong, despite Bronzong being genderless.<br />
* Prior to Gen VIII, Bronzong was the only Pokémon able to learn {{m|Rain Dance}} by leveling up that could not learn any moves nor have any Abilities that benefit from {{Weather|rain}}. This may be related to its Pokédex entries, several of which mention Bronzong's natural power to summon rain clouds.<br />
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===Origin===<br />
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Bronzor and Bronzong}}<br />
Bronzong is based on a ''{{wp|dōtaku}}'', Japanese bells which were believed to have been used to pray for good harvests. They are often decorated with patterns representing nature and were buried, occasionally with bronze mirrors and weapons, in isolated locations.<br />
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Bronzong and the fact that it evolves from Bronzor also seems to be based on an old Japanese myth present in the book ''{{wp|Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things}}'' by {{wp|Lafcadio Hearn}}. The priests of Mugenyama wanted to forge a bell for their temple, so they asked the local women to donate their bronze mirrors for this purpose. A woman contributed her mirror, but later regretted it. Because of her repentance, the mirror {{a|Heatproof|wouldn't melt}} in the furnace until she killed herself. Before her suicide, she said that whoever would break the bell would be given great wealth by her ghost. A multitude of people tried to break the bell by ringing it furiously, so the tired priests managed to roll it down a hill into a swamp.<br />
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Additionally, Bronzong's facial features resemble those of the Mesoamerican rain god {{wp|Tlāloc}}, who is often depicted as being predominantly cyan in color. In {{wp|Mexico City}}, which is located on the site of the former capital of the {{wp|Aztec Empire}}, artifacts are often discovered during construction-related excavation, which Bronzong's [[Pokédex]] entry in Pokémon Diamond may reference.<br />
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====Name origin====<br />
Bronzong is a combination of ''bronze'' and ''{{wp|gong}}'' (a type of musical percussion instrument), ''dong'' (onomatopoeia for deep bell reverberation), or ''{{wp|bianzhong}}'' (an ancient Chinese musical instrument consisting of bells).<br />
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Dohtakun is a combination of 銅鐸 ''{{wp|dōtaku}}'' (a type of bronze bell) and どんどん ''dondon'' (onomatopoeia for drumming).<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
{{Other languages|type=Steel|type2=Psychic<br />
|ja=ドータクン ''Dohtakun''|jameaning=From {{tt|銅鐸 ''dōtaku''|bronze bell}} and {{tt|どんどん ''dondon''|onomatopoeia for drumming}}<br />
|de=Bronzong|demeaning=Same as English name<br />
|fr=Archéodong|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|archéo-|a prefix meaning &quot;ancient&quot;}}'' and ''{{tt|dong|onomatopoeia for bell or gong ringing}}''<br />
|es=Bronzong|esmeaning=Same as English name<br />
|it=Bronzong|itmeaning=Same as English name<br />
|ko=동탁군 ''Dongtakgun''|komeaning=Combination of {{tt|동탁 (銅鐸) ''dongtak''|bronze bell}} and {{tt|군 ''gun''|mister}}; 탁 ''tak'' is also the sound of hitting something hard<br />
|zh_yue=青銅鐘 ''Chīng Tùhng Jūng''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Bronze bell". 青 also means blue/green<br />
|zh_cmn=青銅鐘 ''Qīng Tóng Zhōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Bronze bell". 青 also means blue/green<br />
|hi=ब्रोंज़ोंग ''Bronzong''|himeaning=Transliteration of English name}}<br />
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