Bonsly
Rock-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Sudowoodo for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Counter Earthquake
Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Bonsly takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 394
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 744 CP
Bonsly moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter Best | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Rock Throw STAB | Rock | 13 | 8 | 1.0s | 13 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake Best | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Rock Slide STAB | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Rock Tomb STAB | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Rock Throw | Rock | 8 | 5 | 1 | 8.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Counter builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Bonsly is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Bonsly
How to get Bonsly
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 30 | 1,125 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 30 | 1,218 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 710 | 762 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 884 | 948 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 710 | 762 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 537 | 576 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 710 | 762 |
Is Bonsly good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Bonsly has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (133 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 18 |
| Lv 2 | 57 |
| Lv 3 | 97 |
| Lv 4 | 136 |
| Lv 5 | 175 |
| Lv 6 | 214 |
| Lv 7 | 254 |
| Lv 8 | 293 |
| Lv 9 | 332 |
| Lv 10 | 372 |
| Lv 11 | 409 |
| Lv 12 | 446 |
| Lv 13 | 483 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 520 |
| Lv 15 | 558 |
| Lv 16 | 595 |
| Lv 17 | 632 |
| Lv 18 | 669 |
| Lv 19 | 706 |
| Lv 20 | 744 |
| Lv 21 | 781 |
| Lv 22 | 818 |
| Lv 23 | 855 |
| Lv 24 | 892 |
| Lv 25 | 930 |
| Lv 26 | 967 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,004 |
| Lv 28 | 1,041 |
| Lv 29 | 1,078 |
| Lv 30 | 1,116 |
| Lv 31 | 1,134 |
| Lv 32 | 1,153 |
| Lv 33 | 1,171 |
| Lv 34 | 1,190 |
| Lv 35 | 1,209 |
| Lv 36 | 1,227 |
| Lv 37 | 1,246 |
| Lv 38 | 1,264 |
| Lv 39 | 1,283 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,302 |
| Lv 41 | 1,318 |
| Lv 42 | 1,335 |
| Lv 43 | 1,352 |
| Lv 44 | 1,368 |
| Lv 45 | 1,385 |
| Lv 46 | 1,402 |
| Lv 47 | 1,420 |
| Lv 48 | 1,437 |
| Lv 49 | 1,454 |
| Lv 50 | 1,472 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0438
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 15.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0438_POKEMON_BONSLY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Bonsly in Pokemon GO?
Bonsly's best moveset is Counter (fast) with Earthquake (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Bonsly's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Bonsly takes super effective damage from Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type moves. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Bonsly's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Bonsly reaches 1,472 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,302 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Bonsly?
A perfect 15/15/15 Bonsly shows 744 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 930 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Bonsly in Pokemon GO?
Bonsly spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Bonsly be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Bonsly depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.