Brute Bonnet (#0986) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP111171–218332–426

Atk127118–196233–388

Def9993–166182–326

SpA7975–144146–282

SpD9993–166182–326

Spe5554–117103–229

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Brute Bonnet outspeeds 11 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

Bug4×Fairy2×Fighting2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Dark½×Electric½×Ghost½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Immune to

Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

NormalRockSteelDragon

Abilities

Protosynthesis
Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV DoublesDUUNational DexRU

5.21% of teams · rank #41 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 92 HP / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Tera Type: Poison

Sucker Punch
Close Combat
Growth
Crunch

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

Usage by rating

All players2.58%
Rated 1500+3.21%
Rated 1630+5.21%
Rated 1760+7.46%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.21%

Moves

Sucker Punch100%
Close Combat90.3%
Growth65.3%
Crunch65.1%
Seed Bomb46.5%
Taunt25.4%
Bullet Seed3.3%
Thief1.4%
Synthesis1.2%
Sunny Day1.1%

Items

Booster Energy56.8%
Lum Berry30.5%
Black Glasses8%
Covert Cloak1.7%
Heavy-Duty Boots1.5%
Heat Rock1.1%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Adamant 92 HP / 252 Atk / 164 Spe39.9%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe36.4%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe14.8%
Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD5.6%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe2%

Tera types

Poison79.5%
Dark13.8%
Electric3.9%
Fire1.3%

Common teammates

Tatsugiri52.9%
Copperajah47.5%
Flygon47.2%
Chandelure41.2%
Uxie38.5%
Scovillain38.2%
Klefki37.7%
Espeon30.9%

Evolution

Brute Bonnet does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

7Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30

14Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

21SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

28Clear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15

35PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

42ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

49Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

56Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

63SporePuts the target to sleep.GrassStatus—100%15

70IngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20

77Rage PowderRedirects the target’s single-target effects to the user for this turn.BugStatus——20

91Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 38

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

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

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

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

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

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

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

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

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

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

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

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

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

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

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

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

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM131Pollen PuffDamages opponents, but heals allies for 50% of their max HP.BugSpec90100%15

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

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

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

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

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

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

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

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

Egg moves 1

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Paradox Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#378

It bears a slight resemblance to a Pokémon described in a dubious magazine as a cross between a dinosaur and a mushroom.
Violet
It is possible that the creature listed as Brute Bonnet in a certain book could actually be this Pokémon.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: アラブルタケ
Japanese (romaji): Araburutake
Korean: 사나운버섯
Chinese (Traditional): 猛惡菇
Chinese (Simplified): 猛恶菇
French: Fongus-Furie
German: Wutpilz
Spanish: Furioseta
Italian: Fungofurioso

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 50 ≈6.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 285
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).