Best Pokémon to defeat Bonsly in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

The strongest Pokémon to use against Bonsly are: Mega Lucario, Dusk Mane Necrozma, Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Sceptile, and Shadow Groudon. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Bonsly in a 3-Star Raid.

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      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega LucarioMega Lucario
      Force Palm * / Aura Sphere
      #1
      Official artwork of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane Necrozma
      Metal Claw / Sunsteel Strike
      #2
      Official artwork of Primal KyogrePrimal Kyogre
      Waterfall / Origin Pulse *
      #3
      Official artwork of Primal GroudonPrimal Groudon
      Mud Shot / Precipice Blades *
      #4
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega GarchompMega Garchomp
      Mud Shot / Earth Power *
      #5
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega SceptileMega Sceptile
      Fury Cutter / Frenzy Plant *
      #6
      Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow GroudonShadow Groudon
      Mud Shot / Precipice Blades *
      #7
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      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Faints
      TTW
      Score
      1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LucarioMega Pokémon iconMega LucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 60.332009.2160s128.9
      2.Thumbnail image of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane NecrozmaSteelMetal Claw SteelSunsteel Strike 56.482486.6164s128.3
      3.Thumbnail image of Primal KyogrePrimal KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *50.992867.8171s122.1
      4.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *50.302384.1172s116.1
      5.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GarchompMega Pokémon iconMega GarchompGroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power *45.542950.6180s112.5
      6.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SceptileMega Pokémon iconMega SceptileBugFury Cutter GrassFrenzy Plant *49.751836.6173s108.7
      7.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GroudonShadow GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *46.652254.5178s108.1
      8.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SwampertMega Pokémon iconMega SwampertWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *44.462678.2181s108.1
      9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MetagrossShadow MetagrossSteelBullet Punch SteelMeteor Mash *49.591804.9173s108.0
      10.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 45.212252.5180s105.5
      11.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow KyogreShadow KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *47.341825.8177s104.5
      12.Thumbnail image of Therian Forme LandorusTherian Forme LandorusGroundMud Shot GroundSandsear Storm *43.752111.7183s101.4
      13.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GarchompShadow GarchompGroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power *43.082071.5184s99.7
      14.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ConkeldurrShadow ConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 44.731758.6281s99.1
      15.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 47.021287.6277s96.3
      16.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 46.721310.3278s96.2
      17.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *43.671664.5283s96.1
      18.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ExcadrillShadow ExcadrillSteelMetal Claw GroundScorching Sands 45.701339.9279s95.0
      19.Thumbnail image of KartanaKartanaGrassRazor Leaf GrassLeaf Blade 45.051373.0280s94.4
      20.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlastoiseMega Pokémon iconMega BlastoiseWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *41.611826.1187s94.4
      21.Thumbnail image of GroudonGroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *38.972239.1193s93.8
      22.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GalladeMega Pokémon iconMega GalladeFightingLow Kick FightingClose Combat 39.992039.4191s93.8
      23.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 40.082014.0190s93.7
      24.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega VenusaurGrassVine Whip GrassFrenzy Plant *40.401928.3190s93.4
      25.Thumbnail image of MetagrossMetagrossSteelBullet Punch SteelMeteor Mash *41.251788.0288s93.4
      26.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 42.961520.5284s93.0
      27.Thumbnail image of Hisuian DecidueyeHisuian DecidueyeGrassMagical Leaf FightingAura Sphere 39.022065.1193s92.2
      28.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GyaradosMega Pokémon iconMega GyaradosWaterWaterfall WaterHydro Pump 39.681932.7191s92.1
      29.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow RhyperiorShadow RhyperiorGroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 41.701567.7287s91.5
      30.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FightingFocus Blast 43.071383.6284s91.3
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      You need at least 1 Trainers to defeat a Bonsly in a 3-Star Raid.

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      • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
      • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
      • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

      Bonsly CP range from Raids

      Bonsly can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

      • From 693 CP to 744 CP, with no weather boost
      • From 866 CP to 930 CP with Partly Cloudy weather boost

      Bonsly weaknesses

      Bonsly type chart

      When fighting Bonsly, keep in mind the that Rock-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Flying, Normal, and Poison-type moves.

      Bonsly takes increased damage from:Bonsly takes increased damage from:
      +60.0%
      • Fighting
      • Grass
      • Ground
      • Steel
      • Water
      Bonsly takes reduced damage from:Bonsly takes reduced damage from:
      -37.5%
      • Fire
      • Flying
      • Normal
      • Poison

      Best move-types and best weather for defeating Bonsly

      Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
      Fighting112.0%
      • cloudyCloudy
      Grass76.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Ground66.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Water64.0%
      • rainRain
      Steel58.0%
      • snowSnow
      Dragon10.0%
      • windyWindy
      Bug6.0%
      • rainRain
      Electric4.0%
      • rainRain
      Ghost2.0%
      • fogFog
      Psychic2.0%
      • windyWindy

      About our ranking methodology

      Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Bonsly in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Bonsly down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

      This guide displays a list of best Bonsly counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

      When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

      We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

      Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.