Bonsly (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Bonsly (disambiguation).

Bonsly ウソハチ Usohachi #438
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Rock Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Bonsai Pokémon
Abilities Sturdy or Rock Head Rock Head Blue-Striped ----- Rattled Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #092 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-030 Oblivia R-098 N-024
Height 1'08" Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1'08"/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 33.1 lbs. Imperial 15.0 kg Metric 33.1 lbs./15.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 255 (33.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Undiscovered group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 68 Battle Exp.: 681*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Bonsly (Japanese: ウソハチ Usohachi) is a Rock-type baby Pokémon.

It evolves into Sudowoodo when leveled up while knowing Mimic.

Biology

Physiology

Bonsly is a brown Pokémon with a round body. Bonsly has a rim around the middle of its body and has a club (♣) shape on top of its head that's similar to Sudowoodo's arms. Bonsly has 3 yellow spots on its face, two of which surround its eyes, which are small black dots. Bonsly's legs are short and have toe-less feet. Bonsly also has a hole on its rear similar to the draining hole that a flowerpot has.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Bonsly can learn most of the same moves that Sudowoodo is capable of, except that Bonsly can't use Hammer Arm or Wood Hammer. Bonsly can also learn Fake Tears while Sudowoodo can't.

Behavior

Much like its evolved form, Bonsly are good mimics and are often mistaken for real bonsai trees. It can remain in the same spot for a long time. It also has a habit of crying. This typically isn't because it is sad or needing attention, but rather it is due to excess moisture in its body. Ironically, its evolution Sudowoodo can't stand feeling wet.

Habitat

They prefer dry areas, but it isn't uncommon to see one in a garden.

Diet

Since Brock's Bonsly was a baby, it had to be bottle-fed for a period of time until it could eat solid food, which suggests that very young Bonsly need to be bottle-fed but can eat solid food when they mature.

In the anime

Bonsly in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Bonsly

In From Cradle to Save, Brock captured a baby Bonsly and took care of it. It evolved into Sudowoodo in Leave it To Brocko!.

Other

A Bonsly followed Ash and his friends on their mission to rescue Pikachu in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In King and Queen for a Day, a Bonsly and Mime Jr. that were stars of a television show went missing and were discovered to be sick when they were found, so Brock's Bonsly and James's Mime Jr. had to fill in for them.

Minor appearances

Another Bonsly appeared in The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG156 Bonsly Ash's Pokédex Bonsly, the Bonsai Pokémon. Bonsly is the pre-evolved form of Sudowoodo. Although it looks like a Grass Pokémon, it is actually a Rock-type. When it collects too much moisture, it produces fake tears to get rid of it.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP004 Bonsly Dawn's Pokédex Bonsly, the Bonsai Pokémon. Being a Rock-type, it can get weak if its body contains too much water, so it secretes that water from both sides of its body to regulate it.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Hareta has a Bonsly which he caught it in Team Galactic's Greatest Warrior.

In the TCG

Main article: Bonsly (TCG)

Other appearances

File:SSBB Bonsly.png

Bonsly in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Bonsly appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a Poké Ball Pokémon. Once released, characters can pick it up and throw it at other players. Due to its weight, characters holding it can only move very slowly and it can't be thrown very far, but a direct hit does massive damage and can result in a knockout within two hits (at 0% damage).

Trophy Information

"A Bonsai Pokémon. It looks like a plant, but history reveals it is actually a Rock-type. Its best move among all its specialty moves is Fake Tears. As it grows, it will be skilled at using Mimic, which allows it to copy an opponent's previous move. If leveled up under certain conditions, it evolves into Sudowoodo."

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: A Trainer at the ONBS Station has lost their Bonsly. It appears at the S.S. Libra but runs away on 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 have a taste of battling with it long before the release of Diamond and Pearl.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: On completion of all the type-based mazes at the Dojo, Makuhita will award a statue of Bonsly that is displayed outside the rescue base.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body's fluid levels by eliminating excess. Pearl It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels. Platinum It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. 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. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl RareD CommonP Trophy Garden D Routes 209 and 210, Trophy Garden P Platinum Rare Trophy Garden HeartGold SoulSilver None Breed Sudowoodo (while holding Rock Incense), transfer from Pokéwalker Pal Park None Pokéwalker Big Forest
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Breed Sudowoodo (Black 2 only) Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

Note: Through the use of cheating, players can obtain a Bonsly in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. However since it cannot learn any moves, it is almost unusable, unless one were to cheat to give it moves.

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Horn (8F-14F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Ranger School Vien Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Mt. Latolato Forest Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Eternal Tower
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Meadow Zone, Cavern Zone, Lava Zone

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Atk: 10		13 - 68	22 - 130
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 10		13 - 68	22 - 130
Total: 290	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/3 ★★★
Skill 1/3 ★☆☆	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Note that, while Bonsly appears in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness during Generation III, it is incapable of learning any moves in any way. As such, it is not recognised as having a Generation III learnset.

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP 000Start 000Start Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 000Start 000Start Copycat Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 0066 0055 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 0099 0088 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 01414 01212 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 090}}90% 15 03838 01515 Slam Normal Physical 08080 075}}75% 20 02525 01919 Faint Attack Dark Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 03030 02222 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10 02222 02626 Block Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 5 03333 02929 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 01717 03333 Mimic Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 04141 03636 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 5 04646 04040 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bonsly Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bonsly Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250250	100}}100%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bonsly Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bonsly Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Endure*	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Harden	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15
	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20
	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85%	15
	Selfdestruct	Normal	Physical	200	100%	5
	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bonsly in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Bonsly in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bonsly Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bonsly Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	After You	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Block	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
B	W	B2	W2	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Role Play	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Bonsly can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Bonsly cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bonsly Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bonsly Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Take Down	Normal	Leave It To Brocko!

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Rock  Poké Assist: ( Rock ) Field move: (Tackle ×1) Browser entry   It throws stones to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It triggers rockfalls around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Bonsly often plays in the Meadow, Cavern, or Lava Zones! His favorite Attractions are Bulbasaur's Daring Dash and Rhyperior's Bumper Burn.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He came from the Arbor Area. He feels the Crag Area fits him better, though. He's quite good at nicely convincing others to do him favors.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Baby form Bonsly  Rock

Level up knowing Mimic → ← Breed holding Rock Incense

First Evolution Sudowoodo  Rock

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Bonsly images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Bonsly's English name was revealed on June 16, 2005.
• Bonsly is the only Pokémon yet that is usable in-game by a player during the generation before its release, as it was on the Battle Bingo Bonsly card.
• Bonsly is one of the few Baby Pokémon with a wide moveset, learning its last move on level 46. Generally, Baby Pokémon don't learn any moves past level 20.
• Bonsly can learn Brick Break despite not having arms. It shares this trait with Pupitar.
• 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.
• Bonsly is tied with Feebas and Shuckle for having the lowest base Special Attack of any Pokémon.
• Bonsly is the only Rock-type Baby Pokémon.

Origin

It may be based on petrified wood, plants which have become fossilized over time, placed into a flowerpot. Similarly, it may simply be modeled on the bonsai tree itself.

Name origin

Bonsly is a combination of bonsai (miniature tree) and sly or lie.

Usohachi is a combination of 嘘 uso (false) and 鉢 hachi (flowerpot). It may be a play on 嘘っぱち usoppachi (downright lie).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ウソハチ Usohachi From 嘘 uso (false) and 鉢 hachi (flowerpot), or a wordplay on 嘘っぱち usoppachi (downright lie). French Manzai From mini and bonzai. Spanish Bonsly Same as English name German Mobai A combination of mogeln and bonsai. Italian Bonsly Same as English name Korean 꼬지지 Kkojiji Mandarin Chinese 愛哭樹 Ài Kū Shù Literally "Crybaby tree". Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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