No. 0437

Bronzong

Bronze Bell Pokémon

Official art

SteelPsychic

Height: 1.3 m 4′03″
Weight: 187 kg 412.3 lbs
Base stat total: 500 top 30%
Introduced: Gen IV

Abilities

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

Some believe that its bell-like cry opens holes to another world. It has been revered as a deity since ancient times.

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Base stats

HP67127–174244–338

Atk8984–155164–304

Def116108–184213–364

SpA7975–144146–282

SpD116108–184213–364

Spe3334–9363–181

Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 33). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+93Max85No SP53Min47Scarf139Tailwind186

At max Speed, Bronzong outspeeds 7 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Fire2×Ghost2×Ground2×

Resists

Psychic¼×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

FightingBugWaterElectric

With Levitate: Ground becomes 0×

With Heatproof: Fire becomes 1×

Abilities

Levitate
Evades Ground moves.
Heatproof
Halves damage from Fire moves and burns.
Heavy MetalHidden ability
Doubles the Pokémon's weight.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

14.57% of teams · rank #9 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Sassy
EVs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD
Tera Type: Fairy

Body Press
Stealth Rock
Psychic Noise
Iron Defense

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players12.14%
Rated 1500+13.57%
Rated 1630+14.57%
Rated 1760+13.79%

Usage by month

Oct 202514.57%

Moves

Body Press72.7%
Stealth Rock69.7%
Psychic Noise65.7%
Iron Defense48.7%
Gyro Ball34.7%
Trick Room16.4%
Night Shade15.1%
Steel Beam14.2%
Heavy Slam11.6%
Calm Mind9.5%

Items

Leftovers61.4%
Rocky Helmet19%
Colbur Berry13.4%
Lagging Tail3.1%
Choice Scarf2%
Mental Herb0.8%

Abilities

90.7%
9.3%
0%

EV spreads

Sassy 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD13.2%
Sassy 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD9.5%
Relaxed 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD9%
Relaxed 200 HP / 236 Def / 72 SpA8%
Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD8%

Tera types

Fairy34.2%
Water31.2%
Fire8.6%
Steel8.5%

Common teammates

Incineroar24.4%
Flygon23.5%
Sylveon18.8%
Munkidori18.3%
Swampert16.6%
Houndstone15.4%
Vaporeon14.7%
Tornadus14%

Evolution

#0436BronzorSteelPsychic
1. Level 33#0437BronzongSteelPsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoBlockPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

1Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

1Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

12ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

16Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

20HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

24SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

28ExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

32Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

38Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

44Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

50Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

56Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 60

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Bronze Bell Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Sinnoh#089Extended Sinnoh#089Updated Unova#251Galar#119Crown Tundra#088Hisui#181Paldea#154Kitakami#155

Some believe that its bell-like cry opens holes to another world. It has been revered as a deity since ancient times.
Legends: Arceus
Many scientists suspect that this Pokémon originated outside the Galar region, based on the patterns on its body.
Shield
Some believe it to be a deity that summons rain clouds. When angered, it lets out a warning cry that rings out like the tolling of a bell.
Sword
In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
Ancient people believed that petitioning BRONZONG for rain was the way to make crops grow.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests.
Platinum · Black · White
It can summon rain clouds. People long ago revered it as the bringer of plentiful harvests.
Pearl
One caused a news sensation when it was dug up at a construction site after a 2,000-year sleep.
Diamond

Names around the world

Japanese: ドータクン
Japanese (romaji): Dohtakun
Korean: 동탁군
Chinese (Traditional): 青銅鐘
Chinese (Simplified): 青铜钟
French: Archéodong
German: Bronzong
Spanish: Bronzong
Italian: Bronzong

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 175
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 15 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in the overworld · Lv 36–60
Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Route 8 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60

Sword 15 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in the overworld · Lv 36–60
Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Route 8 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 1 area

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass · Lv 36

Black 2 1 area

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass · Lv 36

White 1 area

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–60

Black 1 area

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–60

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45

Platinum 10 areas

Mount Coronet (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Mount Coronet (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Mount Coronet (4F small room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Mount Coronet (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Mount Coronet (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Mount Coronet (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Turnback Cave (after pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
Turnback Cave (between pillars 2 and 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Turnback Cave (pillar 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Turnback Cave (pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35

Pearl 16 areas

Mount Coronet (1F from exterior)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Mount Coronet (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Mount Coronet (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Mount Coronet (4F small room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Mount Coronet (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Mount Coronet (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–42
Mount Coronet (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–42
Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Turnback Cave (after pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Turnback Cave (before pillar 1)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46
Turnback Cave (between pillars 1 and 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Turnback Cave (between pillars 2 and 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 65–66
Turnback Cave (pillar 1)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Turnback Cave (pillar 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Turnback Cave (pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56

Diamond 16 areas

Mount Coronet (1F from exterior)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Mount Coronet (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Mount Coronet (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Mount Coronet (4F small room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Mount Coronet (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Mount Coronet (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–42
Mount Coronet (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–42
Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Turnback Cave (after pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Turnback Cave (before pillar 1)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46
Turnback Cave (between pillars 1 and 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Turnback Cave (between pillars 2 and 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 65–66
Turnback Cave (pillar 1)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Turnback Cave (pillar 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Turnback Cave (pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56