Bonsly

🎯 Best Counters Against Bonsly

Top Pokémon to use when battling Bonsly in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
3	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
4	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
5	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
6	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
7	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
8	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
9	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
10	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231

📖 Complete Bonsly Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Bonsly (#438) is a Rock-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,489 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Bonsly has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Bonsly in 2026.

📊 Bonsly Stats Analysis

Bonsly's Attack stat is 124 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Bonsly may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 133 Defense (Average) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 394. Trainers should be mindful of Bonsly's limited bulk. Compared to other Rock-type Pokémon, Bonsly's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Bonsly Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Bonsly depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Rock Throw (Fast) with Rock Tomb (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Bonsly has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Bonsly PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Bonsly can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Rock typing provides useful matchups against Normal, Fire, Poison-type threats while being weak to Water, Grass, Fighting types.

Master League

In Master League, Bonsly faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Bonsly Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Bonsly's effectiveness depends on its typing and 124 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Bonsly use Water, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Bonsly in Pokémon GO

Bonsly can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Bonsly Evolution Guide

Bonsly is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Bonsly (#438) ← current
• Sudowoodo (#185) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Bonsly in Pokémon GO

Shiny Bonsly is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Bonsly gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (866 - 930 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Bonsly

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.