#0438
— Bonsai Pokémon
Bonsly
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Bonsly is a rock-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 290 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 10) and a physical attacking profile. Its Sturdy ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Bonsly. Build around what Bonsly actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Bonsly is a Rock-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Bonsly is a Rock-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel. It resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying.
- Water2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fighting2× damage
- Ground2× damage
- Steel2× damage
- Normal0.5× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Poison0.5× damage
- Flying0.5× damage
Bonsly has no type immunities.
To counter Bonsly in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Grass or Fighting or Ground or Steel moves and can withstand its Rock STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Bonsly's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
