Bronzor

🎯 Best Counters Against Bronzor

Top Pokémon to use when battling Bronzor 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 Bronzor Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Bronzor (#436) is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 689 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Bronzor has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Bronzor in 2026.

📊 Bronzor Stats Analysis

Bronzor's Attack stat is 43 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Bronzor may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 154 Defense (Good) and 149 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 346. Trainers should be mindful of Bronzor's limited bulk. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Bronzor's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Bronzor Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Bronzor depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Tackle (Fast) with Gyro Ball (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. Bronzor has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Bronzor PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Bronzor 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.

Master League

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

💪 Bronzor Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Bronzor's effectiveness depends on its typing and 43 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Bronzor use Fire, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Bronzor in Pokémon GO

Bronzor 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.

🔄 Bronzor Evolution Guide

Bronzor is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

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

Shiny Bronzor 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

Bronzor gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (381 - 430 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• 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 Bronzor

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