Bonsly Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Bonsly in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Bonsly
Bonsly is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 53.000 DPS.
Bonsly can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Bonsly is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Bonsly resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Bonsly is Mega Blaziken (53.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (52.667 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (49.455 DPS).
Catching Bonsly: After defeating Bonsly, the catch encounter will have a CP between 710 and 762 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 884-948 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Bonsly from raids will have exactly 762 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Bonsly?
The best counter for Bonsly is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 53.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (52.667 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (49.455 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Bonsly?
Bonsly can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Bonsly weak to?
Bonsly is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Bonsly be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Bonsly's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Bonsly from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Bonsly from raids will have 762 CP at level 20, or 948 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 710. If you see 762 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Bonsly worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Bonsly is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Bonsly?
For the best moveset for Bonsly itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Bonsly stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Bonsly without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Bonsly can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (42.533 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (42.455 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Bonsly in raids?
Weather boost information for Bonsly is not currently available. Rock-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.