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bronzong
Generation IV · #0437 — Bronze Bell Pokémon
Bronzong, the Bronze Bell Pokémon, is a Steel/Psychic-type introduced in Generation IV that evolves from Bronzor starting at level 33. With a base stat total of 500, Bronzong is classified as a Pokémon of considerable bulk and presence, possessing particularly impressive defensive capabilities with base Defense and Special Defense stats of 116 each. This remarkable durability, combined with access to the Levitate ability—which grants immunity to Ground-type moves—makes Bronzong a formidable defensive wall in competitive play and casual battles alike. Its three possible abilities showcase different strategic applications: the standard Levitate enables aerial evasion of Ground-type attacks, Heatproof halves Fire-type damage and prevents burns, while the Hidden Ability Heavy Metal doubles the Pokémon's already substantial weight from 187 kg to 374 kg. Throughout the Pokémon games spanning multiple generations, Bronzong has maintained consistent representation as a Pokédex entry, often serving as a powerful mid-to-late game encounter that rewards careful preparation.
Base Stats
Height
1.3m
Weight
187.0kg
Category
Bronze Bell Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
green
Shape
arms
Abilities
Evades ground moves.
Halves damage from fire moves and burns.
Doubles the Pokémon's weight.
Bronzong Biology & Physical Characteristics
Bronzong is a large, imposing Pokémon with a bell-like structure that dominates its appearance, featuring a blue-green metallic coloration reminiscent of aged bronze. Its body is hollow, resembling a massive temple bell or ancient artifact, with two sturdy arms extending from its sides and a distinctive yoke-like attachment protruding from its crown. The Pokémon's face exhibits a unique totem pole design, characterized by two prominent red eyes with blue-green irises and a rectangular mouth displaying a single row of square teeth, creating an expression both ancient and otherworldly. Its body is marked with several darker rectangular patterns that seem to reference its age and connection to ancient times. When angered or alarmed, Bronzong produces a resonant cry that rings out like the tolling of a great bronze bell, a sound so distinctive that it has become central to its identity in both fiction and cultural memory. The Pokédex reveals that Bronzong possesses an extraordinary capacity for dormancy, with documented cases of individual specimens sleeping for approximately 2,000 years—a fact dramatically illustrated when one was discovered at a construction site in Sinnoh, causing significant media sensation.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Bronzong Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Bronzong is categorized as a genderless Pokémon, a classification it shares with other legendary, mythical, and mechanical species throughout the Pokédex. This genderless status reflects the ancient, inanimate origins of Bronzong as an artifact brought to life—befitting its construction from bronze and its existence as a revered object rather than a conventional living creature. As a genderless Pokémon, Bronzong belongs exclusively to the Mineral Egg Group, which facilitates breeding with other Mineral-type Pokémon and notably enables breeding with Ditto, the only compatible partner for genderless species outside their own classification. The Mineral Egg Group encompasses other metal-based and stone-based Pokémon, creating thematic connections between Bronzong and similar artificial or geological creatures. Bronzong requires 20 egg cycles to hatch from an egg, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps in-game, providing trainers with a moderate hatching timeline. The base happiness value for hatched Bronzong is 70 (adjusted to 50 in later generations), offering solid compatibility with Friendship-based mechanics and evolution requirements.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
metal-coat
type-enhancement
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 2000
TMs & HMs
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
gold silver
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
crystal
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
tm04
ultra sun ultra moon
+793 more TMs/HMs
bronzong's Evolution Chain
Bronzong Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Bronzong evolves from Bronzor through a straightforward leveling mechanism, triggered upon reaching level 33. This evolution represents a significant power increase across multiple stat categories, with substantial improvements to Special Attack and overall combat readiness compared to its pre-evolved form. The evolution from Bronzor to Bronzong is accompanied by a noticeable physical transformation that enhances the bell-like qualities of the Pokémon while increasing its overall mass and imposing presence. This evolution line represents one of Generation IV's contributions to the Steel/Psychic type combination, establishing Bronzong as a fully-formed evolutionary endpoint without any branching evolutionary paths or Mega Evolution forms in subsequent generations. The evolution mechanic rewards straightforward leveling progression, making Bronzong a reliable choice for trainers who encounter Bronzor during their journey through Sinnoh or other regions where this species appears naturally.
Where to Find
turnback cave
sinnoh
+99 more
mt coronet
sinnoh
+85 more
abundant shrine
unova
+13 more
Bronzong Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Bronzong is traditionally found inhabiting ruins and mountainous regions, particularly locations with historical or spiritual significance that reflect its revered status in ancient times. The Pokémon demonstrates a natural affinity for weather manipulation, specifically the summoning of rain clouds through mechanisms that ancient peoples believed involved opening portals to other dimensions. This rain-summoning ability earned Bronzong the honorific title 'Bringer of Plentiful Harvests,' leading to its veneration as a deity by agricultural civilizations throughout history who believed that petitioning Bronzong would ensure favorable weather conditions for crop cultivation. Despite its imposing size and weight of 187 kilograms, Bronzong exhibits a temperament that, while generally docile, becomes notably aggressive when disturbed or threatened. Its warning cry serves as both a threat display and a potential supernatural warning, suggesting that ancient peoples may have developed their reverence for this species based on genuine encounters with its defensive behaviors and the environmental phenomena it produces.
Pokedex Entries
Generation IV
One caused a news sensation when it was dug up at a construction site after a 2,000-year sleep.
It can summon rain clouds. People long ago revered it as the bringer of plentiful harvests.
It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests.
Ancient people believed that petitioning BRONZONG for rain was the way to make crops grow.
Generation V
It brought rains by opening portals to another world. It was revered as a bringer of plentiful harvests.
In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground.
Generation VI
In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground.
Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow.
In ages past, this Pokémon was revered as a bringer of rain. It was found buried in the ground.
Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow.
Generation VIII
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.
Many scientists suspect that this Pokémon originated outside the Galar region, based on the patterns on its body.
Some believe that its bell-like cry opens holes to another world. It has been revered as a deity since ancient times.
Bronzong Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Bronzong derives from 'bronze,' the metallic alloy that forms the basis of its visual appearance and lore, combined with the onomatopoeia 'gong,' which perfectly captures the bell-like structure and resonant cry that define this Pokémon's most distinctive feature. The Japanese name Dohtakun references the dotaku, an ancient Japanese bronze bell artifact from the Yayoi period, establishing Bronzong as a creative modern interpretation of genuine archaeological artifacts. This design philosophy connects Bronzong directly to real-world history, transforming an actual archaeological object into a living Pokémon that carries the spiritual and cultural weight of its inspiration. The bell design itself encompasses multiple symbolic meanings across world cultures—from representing communication with the divine to marking significant moments and transitions, themes that resonate throughout Bronzong's Pokédex entries regarding its role as a weather-controlling entity and intermediary between worlds. The totem pole-like face design adds layers of cultural reference, suggesting shamanic and spiritual traditions that further enhance Bronzong's positioning as an ancient, mystical being worthy of reverence.
Learnable Moves
Bronzong can learn 98 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| extrasensory | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| guard swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| hard press | steel | Physical | 0 | 100 | 10 |
| heal block | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hypnosis | psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 |
| ice spinner | ice | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| metal sound | steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| meteor beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| power gem | rock | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| power swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic noise | psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic terrain | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| psywave | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| speed swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| steel beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 |
| steel roller | steel | Physical | 130 | 100 | 5 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Bronzong Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon play, Bronzong establishes itself as a reliable defensive bulwark with exceptional resistances and the coveted Levitate ability, which eliminates the typical Steel-type weakness to Ground-type moves. Its dual typing grants it impressive type coverage for defensive purposes, resisting Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy, and Steel-type attacks while maintaining Levitate immunity to Ground-type assaults. The base Defense and Special Defense stats of 116 each create a genuinely tanky presence that allows Bronzong to withstand sustained offensive pressure from both physical and special attackers. With a base Attack stat of 89 and Special Attack of 79, Bronzong is not completely defensively oriented, enabling it to function as a mixed attacker capable of leveraging Steel-type and Psychic-type offensive moves alongside coverage options. Its notably low Speed stat of 33 positions Bronzong as a Trick Room candidate, transforming its sluggish movement into an advantage when reversing turn order dynamics. The Heatproof Hidden Ability offers alternative strategic applications in specific metagames where Fire-type threats are prevalent, allowing Bronzong to function as a dedicated counter to physical and special fire-based attackers.
Commonly Asked Questions About Bronzong
What type is Bronzong?
Bronzong is a steel and psychic type Pokemon.
What does Bronzong evolve from?
Bronzong evolved from bronzor.
What are Bronzong's weaknesses?
Bronzong is weak to ground, ghost, fire and dark type moves.
Where can I find Bronzong?
Bronzong can be found in turnback cave (sinnoh), mt coronet (sinnoh) and abundant shrine (unova).
Bronzong Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Bronzong's pervasive presence throughout Pokémon media as an ancient, reverent being has established it as a symbol of history, wisdom, and spiritual connection within the broader franchise narrative. The Pokédex entries consistently emphasize Bronzong's role in human civilization, depicting ancient peoples developing agricultural practices around its weather-controlling abilities and treating it with deity-like reverence, thereby creating a narrative bridge between the Pokémon world and our own historical reality through the dotaku archaeological inspiration. This narrative positioning has resonated with trainers and players who appreciate Pokémon designed with cultural depth and historical grounding rather than purely fantastical origins. Bronzong has appeared in various anime episodes and appearances that emphasize its mystical properties and connection to ancient worlds, contributing to its reputation as one of the more spiritually significant Pokémon within the franchise's extended media. The species' design and lore have influenced fan communities and creative discussions about how real-world artifacts and history can inform Pokémon design, establishing Bronzong as a model for culturally-aware creature design that respects the inspirations drawn from actual human heritage.
Where to Find Bronzong in Every Pokémon Game
Bronzong achieves broad availability across numerous Pokémon games spanning multiple generations and platforms, with its most consistent presence in the Generation IV games Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum where it serves as a Sinnoh regional Pokédex entry. Players can obtain Bronzor in these games and evolve it to Bronzong through standard leveling, establishing the evolution line as a core component of the Sinnoh experience. In subsequent generations, Bronzong appears in Black 2/White 2, X/Y Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, and Sun/Moon, providing trainers with consistent access to this defensive powerhouse across multiple generation transitions. More recent entries including Sword/Shield, Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, and Scarlet/Violet have continued Bronzong's availability, though its specific encounter methods vary based on regional Pokédex inclusion and habitat ecology. The species' broad availability across generations reflects its status as a legitimately important and popular Pokémon rather than a limited or regional-exclusive species, enabling trainers across all eras of gameplay to incorporate Bronzong into their teams and experience its defensive capabilities firsthand.