Bronzong

🎯 Best Counters Against Bronzong

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

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
2	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
3	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
4	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041
7	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
8	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
9	Gengar	Ghost Poison	261	149	155	3,292
10	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532

📖 Complete Bronzong Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Bronzong (#437) is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,561 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Bronzong can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Bronzong in 2026.

📊 Bronzong Stats Analysis

Bronzong's Attack stat is 161 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Bronzong to contribute meaningful damage.

With 213 Defense (Excellent) and 167 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 541. This gives Bronzong reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Bronzong's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Bronzong Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Bronzong depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Feint Attack (Fast) with Flash Cannon (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. Bronzong has 3 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Bronzong PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Bronzong 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 Steel/Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Poison, Normal-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Bronzong reaches 2,239 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

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

💪 Bronzong Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Bronzong's effectiveness depends on its typing and 161 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Bronzong use Fire, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Bronzong in Pokémon GO

Bronzong can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Bronzong Evolution Guide

Bronzong is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Bronzor (#436)
• Bronzong (#437) ← current — 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 Bronzong in Pokémon GO

Shiny Bronzong 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

Bronzong gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,515 - 1,599 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K 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 Bronzong

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